KPBS News: Border

San Diego-Tijuana To Have Binational Youth Orchestra

Jill Replogle — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:05:10 -0700

The San Diego-Tijuana region will soon have its first binational youth orchestra. Heightened border security and concerns about violence in Mexico can complicate such initiatives, but organizers say it’s worth the effort.

Roundtable: Cancer in Jail; Sea Wall Lawsuits; Frogs With Fungus; Mice With Alzheimer's; Undocumented Millions

Pat Finn, Mark Sauer — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:30 -0700

A woman dying in Las Colinas jail would be released if she were in prison. Homeowners atop the Solana Beach bluffs may sue the city. The decision to import African Clawed Frogs decades ago having dire consequences now. The landscape of undocumented immigrants in California and the nation is complex.

Teen Cooking Show Teaches Culture, Cameras And Chopping Skills

Jill Replogle — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 -0700

A group of San Diego students joins the cooking show craze, learning nutrition, cooking and video production skills while capitalizing on the culinary richness of one of the nation's most diverse neighborhoods.

Hazard Crossing: Researchers Assess Health Impacts of Long Border Waits

Adrian Florido — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:55 -0700

They hope their findings will influence better border infrastructure design.

Senate Limits Border Drones In California

Michel Marizco — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:13:26 -0700

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to keep drone planes limited to patrolling only within three miles of the border in California.

Report Scrutinizes New Border Patrol Punishments

ELLIOT SPAGAT / Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:58:28 -0700

A widely touted Border Patrol initiative to send migrants back to Mexico far from the points they are caught entering the U.S. illegally has one of the worst track records at discouraging people from trying again, according to a new study.

Man Convicted of Drug Smuggling Will Get New Trial

Adrian Florido — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:33:35 -0700

The Tijuana perfume salesman, who said he didn't know drugs were in the car, won an appeal after the government destroyed evidence in the case.

Video Released In Alleged Border Patrol Abuse

Jill Replogle — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:38:43 -0700

A federal judge has ordered the government to release a video used as evidence in the case of a San Diego-area Border Patrol agent accused of kneeing and choking a detained border crosser.

11 Million Immigrants: What's In A Number?

Adrian Florido — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Eleven million has become the most cited statistic in the immigration reform debate. We take a closer look at the number.

One In Two New Rural Neighbors Is Latino

Laurel Morales — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Latinos have called both the rural and urban Southwest home for generations. But much of the rest of the nation is now adjusting to the latest wave of immigrants from Mexico and Latin America.

Romney Meets With Filner, Agrees To Help Olympics Bid

City News Service — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:05:18 -0700

Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney has agreed to help San Diego and Tijuana make a binational bid for the 2024 Olympics, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner said today.

Boquillas Border Crossing Could Be Boon For Texas Town

Lorne Matalon — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:46:48 -0700

A long-awaited border crossing has re-opened at Big Bend National Park. Across the Rio Grande, the tiny village of Boquillas is hoping for an influx of American tourists.

Survey Finds Many Latinos Reluctant To Contact Police

Jude Joffe-Block — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

The survey questioned Latinos' perception of police in the counties surrounding Phoenix, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago.

Roundtable: More NCTD Troubles, Jail Violence, Ramona Teacher Unrest, H-1b Visas

Pat Finn, Mark Sauer — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:15:17 -0700

Troubles for the North County Transit District mount. Series on high number of SD County jail deaths concludes. Ramona teachers head toward strike vote. Employers want more visas for high-skilled workers.

Restaurant Owners Weigh In On E-Verify

Adrian Florido — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:53:40 -0700

A survey by the National Restaurant Association found that restaurant owners are generally supportive of the system for checking employees' eligibility to work.

High-Skilled Immigrants Aren't Optimistic About Reforms

David Wagner — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Tech companies have been calling for immigration reforms to bring in more high-skilled workers from overseas. But the immigrants who've actually gone through the system have very different ideas about how to fix it.

May 1 Marches Show Trajectory Of Immigration Movement

Jude Joffe-Block — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:01:43 -0700

Marches for immigration reform are scheduled throughout the country Wednesday. Seven years ago, a historic May 1 day of action helped crystallize the modern immigration reform movement.

Olympic Rules May Disallow San Diego-Tijuana Bid

City News Service — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:58:17 -0700

Mayor Bob Filner said today his hopes to land a cross-border Olympics for San Diego and Tijuana were "undaunted'' by word from the International Olympic Committee that rules may preclude a joint bid by the U.S. and Mexico.

San Diego, Tijuana Hope For First Binational Olympics

Adrian Florido — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:10:02 -0700

The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee confirmed San Diego-Tijuana want to host the 2024 Summer Games.

Mexico Says Smugglers Abandon Migrants At Sea

Jill Replogle — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:46:06 -0700

Mexican authorities say smugglers abandon hundreds of migrants at sea as they attempt to sneak into the U.S. by boat along the Pacific coast.