New bill to end ICE center tax breaks; San Diego's fishing industry; World Cup
About this episode
The episode discusses new legislation regarding ICE detention centers, the decline of San Diego's fishing industry, and World Cup-related reporting by student journalists.
California lawmakers have introduced new legislation to stop detention centers from claiming charitable tax breaks. The state bill follows a KPBS investigation found that an Imperial County ICE detention center had been getting millions of dollars in tax breaks for years. Plus, San Diego's commercial fishing industry is a small fraction compared to what it once was. We take a deep dive into the reasons for its decline and the efforts made to bring it back. And, San Diego State University student journalists share their recent reporting exploring all things World Cup — from binational soccer fandom to San Diego's grassroots soccer scene. Guests: Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS Deborah Brennan , reporter, CalMatters Adriana Heldiz , assistant visuals editor, CalMatters Niko Padilla , student journalist, San Diego State University Delaney Mussel , student journalist, San Diego State University Keep reading: California lawmakers weigh ending charity tax break for Imperial County ICE detention center Many California fishermen are nearing retirement. Can the industry save its graying fleet? San Diego was the tuna capital of the world. Can the fleet recover…
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