San Diego News Fix

Union-Tribune feature writer John Wilkens; enterprise editor Kristina Davis; managing editor Lora Cicalo; and publisher and editor Jeff Light look back at a Black vs. White race riot aboard the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk in October 1972.

Union-Tribune watchdog and government editor Sam Schulz; political columnist Michael Smolens; and managing editor Lora Cicalo recap the Nov. 8 election and take a closer look at some of San Diego County's close races.

The San Diego Registrar of Voters has updated election results as of 5 p.m. Thursday.

The 2022 general election is over, and results on a number of exciting races are trickling in. Michael Smolens, political columnist at the Union-Tribune, shares some of the results and surprises.

Today, as we await results, we're going to talk about what happens to your ballot after you cast it, how votes get counted and we're also gonna do some mythbusting. Adriana Heldiz is a multimedia journalist at the Union-Tribune.

Hear from 1HWY1 developer Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen about his vision for Seaport San Diego, the project timeline, and whether or not it will need public funding.

Maritza Garcia is an activist with the Environmental Health Coalition, who grew up in Logan Heights and now fights for cleaner air in her neighborhood. She's also an artist who makes crochet clothing and sculptures and she's a new mom! In this conversation, she shares what it was like to grow up in Barrio Logan and Logan Heights, where soot piles up on surfaces and children experience asthma at a high rates. We also talked about the life-giving nature of art, and how life has changed since becoming a parent.

Union-Tribune watchdog and government editor Sam Schulz; political columnist Michael Smolens; managing editor Lora Cicalo; and editor and publisher Jeff Light talk about what we can expect on Election Day and the days that follow.

Election Day is right around the corner. Tuesday, Nov. 8 is the last day to cast your ballot, but if you haven't done so, don't worry, our guides to help you make your decision. Bella Ross is a community engagement specialist at the U-T.

Nov. 3 is World Jellyfish Day! Jellyfish are more than 600-million-years old, making them one of the oldest life forms on the planet. They were even around before dinosaurs. To celebrate, and learn more about these amazing creatures, Julie Tamez joins us today. Julie is the resident jellyfish expert at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Indigenous voters are consistently underrepresented in American elections. California’s eligible voting population is 3 percent Indigenous, which is among the highest rates nationwide. But Native Americans are less likely to register to vote and have lower voter turnout rates than people of other races. U-T reporter Lauren J. Mapp has more.

In honor of Día de Muertos, we're bringing you something special today. Día de Muertos means Day of the Dead. It's a Mexican holiday with Catholic and indigenous roots that honors the deceased loved ones of those who celebrate, typically on Nov. 1-2. In honor of the holiday, today you'll hear dedications from three readers and one U-T editor who sent in remembrances of their loved ones.

The 23rd annual San Diego Asian Film Festival begins this week. The fest features 130 films, from 30-plus countries in 30-plus languages at four venues. The festival kicks off this Thursday with its opening night at the Museum of Natural History in Balboa Park. Brian Hu is the artistic director of the festival and an associate professor of TV, film and new media at SDSU.

Union-Tribune editorial and opinion director Matthew T. Hall; managing editor Lora Cicalo; and editor and publisher Jeff Light discuss the U-T’s sometimes contentious and rowdy community election forums leading up the Nov. 8 election.

San Diego home prices are dropping at a pace not seen since the Great Recession. But San Diego isn’t alone. The entire nation is experiencing a slowdown brought on by rising mortgage rates. Phillip Molnar covers real estate for the Union-Tribune.

A big holiday weekend is upon us! Halloween is Monday and Día de Muertos is Tuesday, and celebrations for both have already begun. Joining me to share what's going on this weekend is Abby Hamblin, editor of Pacific Magazine.

Two candidates are running for the job of San Diego County sheriff. Last night, the San Diego Union-Tribune opinion team held an in-person forum at the San Diego Central Library with candidates John Hemmerling and Kelly Martinez. The conversation was moderated by Editorial and Opinion Director Matthew T. Hall. In this episode, you'll hear from the candidates on jail deaths, surveillance, traffic stops, conceal carry weapons, policies for transgender inmates and more.

Two candidates are vying to represent Chula Vista as mayor. Last night, the San Diego Union-Tribune opinion team held an in-person forum at the Chula Vista Public Library with candidates John McCann and Ammar Campa-Najjar. The conversation was moderated by Editorial and Opinion Director Matthew T. Hall. And as you'll hear, it was a lively night.

The Nation's Report card is in, and math grades in the shadow of the pandemic aren't looking so good. National standardized test scores for 2022 were released Sunday, showing a steep decline in math scores among public school students. Kristen Taketa covers education at the Union-Tribune.

Union-Tribune public safety editor Dana Littlefield; public safety reporter Teri Figueroa; managing editor Lora Cicalo; and editor and publisher Jeff Light discuss the allegations of a horrific gang rape that were kept quiet for nearly a year and how reporters brought the story to light.