New law targets sex buyers; public records requests; San Diego Magazine arts issue

A new state law makes it illegal to loiter in an area for the purpose of buying sex.But data show that here in San Diego, police are mostly citing Latino and Black men for the crime.We talk about KPBS reporting that raises questions about racial bias and how the new law is impacting sex workers.Plus, the county of San Diego announced the departure of its behavioral health director just minutes after releasing employee misconduct records. We talk about the story emerging from those documents.Then, how a recent court decision may change how public records requests are handled in the future.And, this month's issue of San Diego Magazine celebrates the creatives shaping our local arts and culture community.Guests:Katie Hyson, racial justice and social equity reporter, KPBSLisa Halverstadt, senior investigative reporter, Voice of San DiegoWill Huntsberry, senior investigative reporter, Voice of San DiegoAaryn Belfer, editor, San Diego MagazineKeep reading:Critics warned a state law targeting sex buyers could lead to racial bias. Here's how it's playing out in San DiegoRacist Comments Outed in Voice Records Request; Dept Head OutCounty Nursing Facility Plagued by Racism, Sexual Harassment and Sex Tapes Governments May Now Take ‘Months or Years’ to Fill Public Records RequestsSan Diego Magazine Editor’s Note, September 2026: More Than a Postcard31 People Shaping San Diego’s Creative Scene