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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 14 MIN

Imperial County board clears way for data center amid pushback from some residents

from San Diego News Now · host KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA

First, the Imperial County board of supervisors voted to clear the way for a massive data center complex. Then, we take you to an emergency food distribution as some are already feeling the effects of new federal cuts to nutrition benefits. Also, San Diego county’s animal services department has hired a new director and deputy. And as part of our continuing coverage of America turning 250 years old this July 4th, we take a deep examination into the facts and fiction behind our nation being labeled a “melting pot.”

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