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kpbs.org > news > environment > 02/25/2026 > how-new-border-wall-barriers-are-dividing-bighorn-sheep-from-resources

How new border wall barriers are dividing bighorn sheep from resources

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1458+ words) From the window of a small plane, Christina Aiello marveled at the chain of rugged mountains below her, in the Jacumba Wilderness, that extends far into Baja California, Mexico. "Before we fragmented and developed this habitat, that mountain range was…...

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kpbs.org > news > environment > 02/13/2026 > federal-deadline-for-colorado-river-water-negotiations-is-saturday

Federal deadline for Colorado River water negotiations is Saturday

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (498+ words) California and six other states face a federal deadline Saturday, Feb. 14, to come up with an agreement on how to use the Colorado River's dwindling water supply. The seven states along the Colorado River Basin, including California, already blew past…...

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kpbs.org > news > border-immigration > 02/12/2026 > kristi-noem-to-visit-border-near-san-diego-as-polls-show-declining-support-for-trump-policies

Kristi Noem to visit border near San Diego as polls show declining support for Trump policies

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (541+ words) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to be in San Diego County Thursday for a high-profile visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, where she is slated to hold a news conference focused on border security and drug enforcement efforts, according…...

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kpbs.org > news > national > 02/09/2026 > nancy-guthrie-search-enters-its-second-week-as-a-purported-deadline-looms

Nancy Guthrie search enters its second week as a purported deadline looms

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (782+ words) The search for Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother is now in its second week. Over the weekend, the Guthrie family said they have received a message from the people who say they took Nancy Guthrie from her home in…...

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kpbs.org > news > arts-culture > 01/15/2026 > world-premiere-childrens-opera-inspires-empathy-for-immigrants

World premiere children's opera inspires empathy for immigrants

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (508+ words) This weekend, Bodhi Tree Concerts presents the world premiere of the children's opera "Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote." It is designed for kids, but everyone can enjoy its themes of love, hope and migration. Bodhi Tree Concerts is dedicated to…...

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kpbs.org > news > environment > 12/31/2025 > we-need-to-be-looking-at-real-water-systems-sdsus-new-lab-to-center-research-on-water-management

'We need to be looking at real water systems': SDSU's new lab to center research on water management

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (529+ words) Since its opening more than a year ago, the River Park at San Diego State University Mission Valley has welcomed runners, dog walkers, sports fans, youth leagues and everything in between. But by spring or summer, an unexpected group of…...

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kpbs.org > news > military > 12/29/2025 > camp-pendleton-marines-maintain-presence-at-border-under-new-legal-designation

Camp Pendleton Marines maintain presence at border under new legal designation | KPBS Public Media

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (233+ words) Hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines deployed this month as part of the ongoing mission at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Pentagon said. The reported 450 to 500 Marines are from the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and will be supporting Border Patrol operations near Yuma,…...

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kpbs.org > news > border-immigration > 12/11/2025 > trump-administration-adds-militarized-zone-in-california-along-southern-us-border

Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (378+ words) The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations " this time in California. The Department of Interior on Wednesday said it would transfer jurisdiction along most of California's international border with Mexico…...

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kpbs.org > news > environment > 11/12/2025 > no-deal-on-the-colorado-river-despite-trump-administration-deadline

No deal on the Colorado River despite Trump administration deadline

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (693+ words) After two fraught years of negotiations amid dire projections for the Colorado River's reservoirs, California and six other states that rely on the river's water have yet again failed to reach a deal " despite a federal deadline. "While more work…...

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kpbs.org > news > economy > 11/11/2025 > colorado-river-talks-hit-crunch-time-whats-at-stake-for-california-water

Colorado River talks hit crunch time. What’s at stake for California water?

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1055+ words) The clock is ticking down to a federal deadline Tuesday for California and six other Western states to reach the broad strokes of a deal portioning out supplies from the parched Colorado River. Officials at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the…...