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- 1St. Mary Star of the Sea Church Holds Annual Fall FestivalโผSt. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church's Annual Fall Festival
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church is holding its Annual Fall Festival, a community gathering covered by KPBS in the San Diego area. The festival typically brings parishioners and local families together for food, activities, and fundraising for the parish. Details about this year's dates, program, and attendance have not been widely reported.
- 2California's Proposition 5 Would Delay Replacing Recalled Officialsโผ2026 General Election: Proposition 5 โ Delay replacing recalled state officials
Voters in California's 2026 general election will consider Proposition 5, a ballot measure that would delay the replacement of state officials removed through recall elections. KPBS coverage of the measure has drawn attention to how the change would alter the current process, in which replacements are chosen at the same time as the recall vote.
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A KPBS segment examines how the transition toward artificial general intelligence could reshape work and everyday life. The discussion looks at which jobs may change, how people are adapting to AI tools, and what the shift means for society as systems grow more capable. It adds to ongoing public debate about preparing workers and institutions for rapid AI advances.
- 4California's Proposition 37 Would Offer Low-Cost Mortgages to Homebuyersโผ2026 General Election: Proposition 37 โ Create low-cost mortgages for homebuyers
California voters will consider Proposition 37 in the 2026 general election, a ballot measure that would create a low-cost mortgage program for homebuyers. Coverage from KPBS outlines the proposal as housing affordability remains a pressing issue in the state, where high home prices and mortgage rates have put ownership out of reach for many residents.
- 5Proposition 2 Would Raise California Rainy Day Fund Deposit Limitโผ2026 General Election: Proposition 2 โ Raise limit on rainy day fund deposits
Proposition 2 on the 2026 general election ballot would raise the limit on deposits into the state's rainy day fund. Coverage from KPBS explains what the measure would change and how it could affect the state's budget reserves. Voters are being asked to weigh larger savings against other possible uses of state revenue.
- 6Candidates for National City mayoral race introducedโผMeet the candidates for the National City mayoral race
Voters in National City, California are being introduced to the candidates running for mayor. KPBS has published profiles of those competing for the office, outlining who is on the ballot and their bids to lead the San Diego County city. Attention is turning to the contenders as the local election campaign gets underway.
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Voters in La Mesa, California are being introduced to the candidates running for mayor. KPBS has published an overview presenting the people vying for the city's top elected office, laying out who is on the ballot. The feature gives residents a chance to compare the contenders ahead of the election.
- 8Candidates for Southwestern Community College District board introducedโผMeet the candidates for Southwestern Community College District boards
KPBS is introducing the candidates running for the Southwestern Community College District board, giving voters in the San Diego area a look at the people seeking seats ahead of the election. The coverage aims to help residents learn where each candidate stands on community college issues before casting their ballots.
- 9Candidates vie for Palomar Community College District board seatsโMeet the candidates for Palomar Community College District board
Voters in San Diego County's Palomar Community College District are being introduced to the candidates running for the college's governing board. KPBS has published profiles of those seeking seats, laying out who is on the ballot ahead of the election. The race concerns oversight of one of the region's largest community college districts.
- 10California's Proposition 43 would raise threshold for special taxesโ2026 General Election explainer: Proposition 43 โ Raise vote threshold for special tax measures
Voters are being briefed on Proposition 43, a ballot measure ahead of the 2026 general election that would raise the vote threshold required for special tax measures to pass. KPBS has published an explainer outlining what the change would mean for local governments and taxpayers. Supporters and critics of stricter tax approval rules are likely to debate its impact on funding public services.