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Summary: KPBS News covers San Diego city politics, education, health, environment, the border, and more.

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  U.S. Secretary Of Education Visits San Diego To Talk Common Core | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan came to San Diego seeking feedback on common core.

  Drought Led To Assyrian Empire's Fall — Are There Similarities Today? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A new study led by a UC San Diego researcher links drought and overpopulation with the demise of the Assyrian empire. As California deals with its own drought, we ask whether ancient mistakes can serve as lessons today.

  How A San Diego Researcher Aims To Predict Military Suicides | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Researchers say a computer model they've built could help identify Army soldiers most likely to commit suicide.

  Former DeMaio Aide To Face Assault, Battery Charges | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Todd Bosnich, the former staffer for Republican Carl DeMaio's congressional campaign who accused DeMaio of sexual harassment, will appear in court on Tuesday. He's accused of assaulting his mother.

  California DMV Prepares For Rush Of New Immigrant Drivers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A new law allows immigrants without legal residency to apply for driver's licenses. The Department of Motor Vehicles expects more than a million applications to roll in next year.

  Covered California Works To Insure More Youths, Latinos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Covered California officials say they’re trying new moves to get more people to sign up for health insurance as open enrollment approaches Saturday.

  A Look At San Diego's Fiscal Health After The Great Recession | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego's economy is expected to exceed $200 billion in GDP in 2014. A new report looks at how San Diego navigated fiscal challenges in the years following the Great Recession.

  San Diego Group Encourages Young Adults With Mental Illness To Have Fun | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A group in San Diego has a mission to encourage young adults with mental health issues to build relationships and have fun.

  San Diego Researchers Measure Ice Shelf Stress In Antarctica | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers made the difficult trek to Antarctica in order to study the continent's largest ice shelf.

  Imperial Beach Mayor's Race Still Too Close To Call | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The race to become Imperial Beach's next mayor could still go either way, says San Diego County Registrar of Voters Michael Vu.

  Meals-On-Wheels Delivers Meals To Homebound Veterans | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Physical limitations keep many military veterans at home. To help them, Meals-on-Wheels delivers meals across San Diego County.

  Court Rules Against San Diego County Climate Action Plan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego County will need to revise its Climate Action Plan after an appellate court ruled in favor of the Sierra Club, stating the plan "does not ensure reductions" of greenhouse gas emissions. We look at what's next.

  Battle Over Escondido Golf Course Comes Down To Measure H | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Many of those opposed to Measure H don’t play golf, but they think a developer's plans to allow more than 400 homes on former fairways will crowd the neighborhood and decrease property values.

  Students Protest Lack Of Sexual Assault Prevention At Cal State San Marcos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

About two dozen students marched through the campus of Cal State San Marcos to protest what they say is a lack of preventative measures.

  Art School Aims To Bring Love Of Comics To San Diego Year-Round | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego is famous for Comic-Con, the annual celebration of comic book and geek culture. The rest of the year, San Diego's vibrant comic book scene goes virtually underground, but that could change.

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