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Here are 4 tips on the art of a meaningful goodbye, from someone who has spent their life practicing how to counsel people through grief.

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4 tips for saying goodbye to someone you love : Life Kit

Saying goodbye can be tough, especially if you're parting ways for good. But grief counselor and patient advocate Isabel Stenzel Byrnes says the art of saying goodbye to loved ones can be learned and...

Californians still considering installing rooftop solar panels will earn less for the electricity they generate. New rules go into effect Friday. When state regulators made the rule changes in December, it sparked a rush to install new systems.

Solar installers are busy working to beat new solar rules

California’s solar industry is experiencing a business boom as people rushed to get solar installed before new rules took effect. Those rules change the economics of adding rooftop solar to a home.

Federal railroad officials this week got an up-close look at the work needed to relocate train tracks away from the coastline.

Rep. Levin highlights urgency of funding to relocate coastal rails

Representative Mike Levin took federal railroad officials on a coastal rail tour of two at-risk bluffs, one in Del Mar and the other in San Clemente.

A federal plan is in the works to drastically increase the number of zero-emission cars on America's roads, but the EPA's plan is even more aggressive than what we've seen in California.

Stiff EPA emission limits to boost US electric vehicle sales

The regulation would set tailpipe emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years that call for far more new EVs than the auto industry agreed to sell less than two years ago.

This week, San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher received a vote of no-confidence from his fellow board members. But Fletcher's scandal is just the latest to take down a local politician. ow.ly/Y3k950NJLJq

Nicolas Reveles died last month from pancreatic cancer. He was the director of education at

@SDOpera

for more than two decades. This weekend, his opera Ghosts will have its world premiere at the Balboa Theatre. KPBS arts reporter

@cinebeth

has a preview. ow.ly/cm4750NJLI1

Even though the tax deadline has been extended this year, our FAQ will answer any lingering questions you may have. ow.ly/q82y50NJLGV

One of the biggest trends in tech right now is artificial intelligence. We checked in with one of San Diego's biggest tech companies,

@Qualcomm

, to see how it's embracing AI. ow.ly/I5A550NJLCu

According to federal data, some of the toughest jobs to fill right now are IT jobs, with nearly 1 million openings last year. How tech companies are looking to Tijuana for help. ow.ly/2szk50NJLB0

First, they already have a big win against vaping companies under their belt. Now a local law firm wants to take on social media companies for their impact on kids. We look into what's at stake. ow.ly/SJy450NJLzs

Two piñatas by Diana Benavídez have been acquired into the Mingei International Museum's permanent collection — and they're currently on view through the end of April.

Cross-border artist makes piñatas with a message

Two piñatas by Diana Benavídez have been acquired into the Mingei International Museum's permanent collection — and they're currently on view through the end of April.

Montana's bill goes further than bans in nearly half of the states that target devices on state-issued devices. Instead, Montana's legislation makes it illegal for anyone to download TikTok.

Montana becomes 1st state to approve a full ban of TikTok

Montana's bill goes farther than bans in nearly half of the states that target devices on state-issued devices. Instead, Montana's legislation makes it illegal for anyone to download TikTok.

7-Eleven owners around the country have acknowledged using the music to drive away people experiencing homelessness. When KPBS asked staff in several San Diego stores about it, they declined to speak on the record.

Why are San Diego 7-Elevens playing opera?

7-Eleven owners around the country have acknowledged using the music to drive away people experiencing homelessness.

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From its very first episode, HBO's Barry has pushed the boundaries of television. But star/writer/director/producer Bill Hader and his crew take that ethic to ridiculous extremes in the show's fourth and final season.

HBO's 'Barry' ends as it began — pushing the boundaries of television

In prior seasons, the former Marine turned low-rent hitman — played by star, writer, director, producer Bill Hader — has ruthlessly eliminated anyone who might discover his secret past as a killer.

"Juice Jacking" has become so prevalent the FBI is warning the public against using free, public cellphone charging stations. Here's what to know — and how to keep your devices safe from hackers.

Need to charge your phone? Think twice — 'juice jackers' might come for you

"Juice Jacking" has become so prevalent that the FBI and the FCC are now warning the public about it. The practice seems to be on the rise with increased travel.

Ajay Banga, the next nominee to lead the World Bank, says the twin global challenges of climate change and inequality need to be addressed simultaneously and cannot be separated: "We don't have the time to play in silos."

Separating climate change and inequality won't work, says Biden's World Bank nominee

Ajay Banga, the next nominee to lead the World Bank, says it will take trillions of dollars of investment and global partnerships to meet the world's challenges.

Mayor Todd Gloria released his proposed Fiscal Year 2024 $5.12 billion budget, focused on improving infrastructure as well as new expenditures regarding homelessness, street paving and public safety.

Gloria releases $5.12 billion budget with lens on maintaining city services

On Friday Mayor Todd Gloria released his proposed Fiscal Year 2024 $5.12 billion budget.

prevails in its massive defamation suit against

@FoxNews

a big challenge for the voting tech company will be to demonstrate that it deserves more than $1 billion in damages.

@NPR

took a look at the math.

The math behind Dominion Voting System's $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News

If Dominion prevails in its massive defamation suit against Fox News, a big challenge for the voting tech company will be to demonstrate that it deserves more than $1 billion in damages.

Leaving for #Coachella? Check to see which streets are closed before you go.

Road closures in effect to increase safety during Coachella, Stagecoach festivals

Additionally, streets surrounding the festival site and Interstate 10 are expected to see major traffic from the more than 40,000 festival attendees.

JUST IN: The Supreme Court has temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone, freezing until Wednesday an appeals court decision that had imposed restrictions on the drug.

Supreme Court briefly puts on hold lower court's limits on abortion drug mifepristone

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has placed a hold on a lower court ruling that restricts access to the abortion drug mifepristone until Wednesday night.

Undergraduate student assistants at California State University are mounting a union organizing campaign, calling for more work hours, paid sick time and higher wages.

Cal State undergraduate workers seek union representation

Undergraduate student assistants at California State University are mounting a union organizing campaign, calling for more work hours, paid sick time and higher wages.

In recent years, an imbalance between the river’s flows and how much water users are promised has forced federal officials to consider steps never taken before.

What might cuts to dwindling Colorado River mean for states?

In recent years, an imbalance between the river’s flows and how much water users are promised has forced federal officials to consider steps never taken before.

The chance of developing long COVID falls sharply between the first and second infections, according to new research. But the risk is still "still non-negligible," a key statistician studying the disorder said.

You're less likely to get long COVID after a second infection than a first

The chances of developing lingering symptoms after COVID appears to fall sharply from the first to the second time someone gets sick, new research finds. The risk is still significant.

A federal judge in Boston has ordered Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, to remain in custody until his detention hearing next week.

Suspected leaker of secret Pentagon documents arraigned in Massachusetts

A federal judge in Boston has ordered Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, to remain in custody until his detention hearing next week.

The Justice Department has charged 28 members of Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel, including sons of notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, in a sprawling fentanyl-trafficking investigation.

El Chapo sons among 28 Sinaloa cartel members charged by US

The indictments charge El Chapo's three sons, who are known as the Chapitos, or little Chapos, and who have earned a reputation as the more violent and aggressive faction of the cartel.

The Justice Department is looking to reinstate full access to mifespristone after an appeal to the Fifth Circuit resulted in access with limitations.

Supreme Court briefly puts on hold lower court's limits on abortion drug mifepristone

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has placed a hold on a lower court ruling that restricts access to the abortion drug mifepristone until Wednesday night.

As the debate over mifepristone makes its way to the Supreme Court, the pharmaceutical industry has raised concerns that ruling against the FDA could chill the development of new drugs.

The pharmaceutical industry urges courts to preserve access to abortion pill

As the debate over mifepristone makes its way to the Supreme Court, the pharmaceutical industry has raised concerns that ruling against the FDA could chill the development of new drugs.

City officials are angry about the arrest of two registered sex offenders accused of raping minors while staying at an El Cajon motel through county programs. El Cajon city officials want motels to stop temporarily accepting clients from the programs.

Questions, frustrations in El Cajon over county programs housing homeless, former inmates

In today's #SanDiego News Now #podcast: Californians who install rooftop solar after Friday will now earn less for the electricity they generate thanks to new energy rules kicking in Friday. Then, AI is Qualcomm to remodel its mission. 🎧 here ⤵️:

New rules for solar start Friday

Californians who install rooftop solar after Friday will now earn less for the electricity they generate thanks to new energy rules kicking in Friday. The solar industry has seen an influx of...

The lawsuit filed this week in a San Francisco federal court alleges the companies' platforms are designed to be addictive and contribute to an escalating mental health crisis among adolescents.

Coronado, Oceanside school districts join suit against social media companies

The lawsuit filed this week in a San Francisco federal court alleges the companies' platforms are designed to be addictive and contribute to an escalating mental health crisis among adolescents.

Even before Pablo Velez takes over as CEO of the El Centro Regional Medical Center, he is reassuring Imperial Valley residents that the hospital will be there long-term.

Financially strapped El Centro Regional Medical Center has a new CEO

Even before Pablo Velez takes over as CEO of the El Centro Regional Medical Center, he is reassuring Imperial Valley residents that the hospital will be there long-term.

Two piñatas by Diana Benavídez have been acquired into the Mingei International Museum's permanent collection — and they're currently on view through the end of April.

Cross-border artist makes piñatas with a message

Two piñatas by Diana Benavídez have been acquired into the Mingei International Museum's permanent collection — and they're currently on view through the end of April.

Representative Mike Levin took federal railroad officials on a coastal rail tour of two at-risk bluffs, one in Del Mar and the other in San Clemente.

Rep. Levin highlights urgency of funding to relocate coastal rails

Representative Mike Levin took federal railroad officials on a coastal rail tour of two at-risk bluffs, one in Del Mar and the other in San Clemente.