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SDSU is planning seven new dorm towers to house nearly 4,500 more students on campus. Plus, Cal Fire is preparing for heightened wildfire risks in the region today. And, how San Diego comedians are preparing to respond to President Donald Trump’s second term.

Following the Trump administration’s back-and-forth on a federal funding freeze, researchers at UC San Diego are now concerned their work could get blocked if they use certain restricted words. They say research is at risk if it contains language deemed problematic by the White House, including the word “women.” Plus, the San Diego Police Department has agreed to make some changes to its vehicle pursuit policy following recommendations from the city’s Commission on Police Practices. But Police Chief Scott Wahl said they will not limit their reasons for starting pursuits in the first place. And how the nationwide loneliness epidemic is affecting our democracy.

President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports are concerning local brewers. Plus, two San Diegans are doing what they can to help people heal from the LA fires with the help of some feline friends. And, a new play premiering at The Old Globe explores loss and the supernatural.

Immigrant advocates say San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez ran afoul of a state law that says people in jail must meet certain thresholds before being transferred to immigration agents. Plus, Grossmont Union High School District decides it no longer needs librarians. And a plan to raise the wages of tourism industry workers is finding an unexpected opponent — the San Diego Padres. Finally, we reflect on the life and legacy of the late Leon Williams, San Diego’s first Black city council member.

The race is on in the District 1 San Diego County Supervisor special election. We break down the platforms of each candidate as ballots are on their way to registered voters. Plus, Chula Vista is preparing to welcome the long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort — a massive hotel that will sit on the city’s bayfront. The company behind the resort is hosting a series of job fairs over the next few weeks. And San Diego government officials are considering an increase to the city's cannabis business tax to help close a budget deficit.

Five years after the start of COVID-19, a crucial question remains — how prepared is San Diego for the next pandemic? Plus, a county supervisor wants to notify those impacted by President Trump's cuts to federal spending. And we spoke with voters in District 1 to learn more about the issues at stake in the upcoming special election.

A proposal to repeal the county’s sanctuary policy failed 3-2 at the County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday but efforts to do so aren’t finished. The county is also moving forward with a public camping ban in the name of wildfire prevention. Also, San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez responds to KPBS’ reporting on her department’s alleged unlawful cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Then, part one of a two-part story on the controversial renaming of what was the Imperial Valley LGBT Center. Finally, Grossmont High School students walkout in protest of the district’s decision to fire its librarians.

Hundreds of officers in California have been stripped of their badges in the last few years for serious misconduct. The offenses range from sexual misconduct to domestic violence to dishonesty. There are still thousands of cases that need to be reviewed. Plus, the National Endowment for the Arts has frozen more than $300,000 in grants for San Diego organizations. That uncertainty has put the local arts community in limbo. And it’s St. Patrick’s Day — there’s lots of ways to celebrate Irish heritage in San Diego County.

A recent study finds that living near a highway could have a negative impact on people’s social lives. Lead author Luca Aiello hypothesized that if residents can’t walk around their communities easily, then they’re likely meeting fewer people. Plus, nine San Diego university students have had their visas revoked. It’s part of a wave of visa revocations

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his draft budget proposal to the City Council. Plus, a group with roots in Ocean Beach is spearheading a county-wide clean up effort. And, La Jolla Playhouse kicks off its WOW, or Without Walls, festival this week.