Kpbs Roundtable

San Diego Pride's parade and festival kicks off in less than a month. But this year, festivities are overshadowed by concerns about leadership and the overall vision for the organization. More than two dozen LGBTQ+ leaders have sent a letter to the board outlining issues like the lack of transparency and community engagement. The criticism comes weeks after a coalition of Jewish organizations, along with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, have pulled out of the festival over San Diego Pride's decision to invite singer Kehlani as a headliner. We discuss the details and what this could mean for Pride. Then, we hear about the firsthand impacts of the Trump administration's ban on transgender soldiers — through the story of one local sailor. Plus, the weekly roundup of other stories from the week. Guests: Maura Fox, communities reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune Andrew Dyer, military and veterans affairs reporter, KPBS Ashley Rusch, producer, KPBS

Immigration raids, the protests against them, and President Trump's deployment of troops brought dramatic scenes to Los Angeles this week. As California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta challenge the legality of Trump's actions, we discuss where immigration enforcement is headed and the military’s role in it. Plus, what does it take to bring journalism to the world of social media? We hear about citizen journalism, news influencers and the ultimate potential for news on social media apps. Guests: Gustavo Solis, investigative border reporter, KPBS Andrew Dyer, military and veterans affairs reporter, KPBS Bella Ross, social media producer, Voice of San Diego, @bellamayaross Jake Gotta, social media reporter and host, Public Matters, KPBS, @jakegotta

This week, the San Diego City Council passed new rules for street parking in the city. We discuss what it means for the state of free Sunday parking, parking in Balboa Park and more. Plus, a KPBS investigation looks into three separate civil rights lawsuits in National City brought by the families of people who died after police officers confronted them. We talk through questions over how police should respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Then, our weekly roundup of some feel-good stories from the week. Guests: Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS David Garrick, reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS

We hear about proposed changes to San Diego's ADU bonus program, and how they could prevent housing construction in the city's wealthiest neighborhoods. Plus, why SDUSD is changing its graduation requirements.

We discuss the impact of Thursday's plane crash on military families. Then, a KPBS investigation into police overtime pay. Plus, reporting on winemaking in Mexico's largest wine making region.

We break down the city of San Diego's revised annual budget. Then, we discuss how Governor Gavin Newsom thinks cities and counties should tackle homelessness.

The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs could impact the local farming industry in San Diego County. Plus, a look into if California's long proposed high speed rail project to connect major cities will ever come to light.

A man arrested in an ICE raid earlier this year shares his story. Plus, how bots are scamming community college students out of financial aid.

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin visited the San Diego-Tijuana border region this week. What does it mean for solving the cross-border sewage crisis? Then, spending on lobbying in California reached new heights in 2024. We look into what the data show.

We get the latest developments on San Diego's efforts to charge single family homeowners for trash pickup. And, a surfing spot in North San Diego County is selected for the 2028 Olympics.

We discuss the latest results from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors special election, as two South Bay mayors head to a July runoff. Then, we hear about the latest efforts at the state capital to reform California’s landmark environmental review law with the goal of boosting housing production.

As the Trump administration continues their efforts at mass deportations, fear and uncertainty is on the rise. Plus, we sit down with KPBS' most recent Gloria Penner news fellow.

A KPBS investigation reveals racial disparities in previous sentencing for robbery murders. Plus, local veterans push back against proposed job cuts.

The San Diego Padres and San Diego Wave FC are busy preparing for their home openers this season. We talk about what fans need to know.

The San Diego City Council made changes last week to the rules for backyard apartments in an effort to rein in large multi-unit developments for certain parts of the city. Then on KPBS Roundtable, a discussion of a state bill to address cross-border pollution changes course, raising concerns about the viability of a long-term fix.

Tariff whiplash and trade war talk have dominated headlines this week, with new tariffs put in place earlier now paused. Plus, a new series explores the story of soccer in the San Diego-Tijuana region.

Despite the Trump administration's call for mass deportations, San Diego has not yet seen large-scale immigration raids. We hear the latest from KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis on immigration enforcement in the region. Then, California's high-speed rail project is facing new challenges as the Trump administration announced plans to review federal funding for the project.

We talk about Major League Soccer's newest addition - San Diego FC - and what it means for the San Diego-Tijuana region’s sports landscape.

Americans are spending more time alone, leading to what many consider an epidemic of loneliness. But does it also have a connection to politics? Plus, Voice of San Diego looks back on its first 20 years of investigative journalism.

Our education roundtable discusses the results from the nation's latest report card. We break down what the test assessment means for San Diego's students, schools, and the future of education.