Union-Tribune writer John Wilkens discusses his feature story about Kenton Stacy, a Navy bomb technician grievously injured by an IED in Syria and how his family is leaning on the community and each other as they try to recover. Read the story: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/military/story/2019-06-27/bomb-squad-syria-kenton-stacy

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Partnering with the National Conflict Resolution Center, the San Diego Union-Tribune held a forum Wednesday night about how to confront hate. Religious leaders from communities attacked by hate — Charlottesville, Charleston, Oak Creek and Poway -- discussed how they chose to respond to hate, bigotry and ignorance.

Confronting Hate, Bigotry, Ignorance ... A Path Forward

The San Diego Union-Tribune sent reporter Sandra Dibble and photographer Nel Cepeda to Guatemala to see the next migrant caravan depart north. Listen to immigration and enterprise editor Mark Platte interview Dibble and Cepeda about their trip and what it means for San Diego. Read the story: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/migrant-caravan/sd-on-the-road-with-the-next-migrant-caravan-20190125-story.html

Border Dispatch: On The Road with the Next Migrant Caravan

Since opening 30 years ago this month, the Casbah has hosted performances by everyone from St. Vincent, Nirvana, White Stripes and the Black Keys to Arcade Fire, Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers and No Doubt. The pioneering San Diego alternative rock-music venue has also showcased scores of San Diego area bands, including Rocket From The Crypt, Three Mile Pilot, Creedle, Pinback, Earthless, Little Hurricane, The Schizophonics, The Redwoods Revue and Tijuana’s Nortec Collective. Many fans proudly embrace this cozy nightclub as a local treasure that has deservedly earned a national reputation. Casbah co-founder Tim Mays says the 175-capacity venue’s intimacy is a key reason for its longevity. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/music/sd-et-music-casbah-rock-music-club-turns-thirty-20181212-story.html

The Casbah at 30: Iconic San Diego club thrives with top music talent, homey vibe

The San Diego Union-Tribune is among many news organizations fighting back against fake news. At the San Diego Festival of Books, the U-T held a forum on the subject. To follow along with the slides, click here: http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ut-webassets/images/our-journalism-explained/media_literacy.pdf And visit here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sd-our-journalism-explained-htmlstory.html

Fake News Real Problem

The San Diego Union-Tribune has questioned odd expenses from the campaign of Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine) since 2016, and on Tuesday, the congressman was indicted for misspending more than $250,000 of campaign funds. Investigative reporter Morgan Cook, Watchdog editor Ricky Young and political columnist Micheal Smolens discuss what the indictment means for Hunter, as well as for the region. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/data-watch/sd-me-hunter-overt-acts-20180823-htmlstory.html http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-hunter-legal-20180823-story.html http://www.trbas.com/media/media/acrobat/2018-08/100721818-21163454.pdf

Congressman Duncan Hunter indicted: What's next for the story and the district

The Union-Tribune's Daniel Wheaton sits down with Matt Hall and Adrian Vore, to discuss the reasons why the San Diego Union-Tribune decided to join the chorus of more than 350 newspapers that wrote editorials that criticized President Donald Trump's attacks on the press.

The Union-Tribune joins chorus of pro-press editorials

Reporter Gary Warth and public safety editor Dana Littlefield discuss laws that target homeless people. Then, political columnist Micheal Smolens discusses the failed "citizens initiative" to expand the convention center Note: A recording error affected some of the audio during the first portion of this podcast. The Union-Tribune regrets the error.

The legality of being homeless

The death of a man following an interacting with National City police has sparked discussion and protests, with some saying Earl McNiel's death is National City's "Freddie Gray" moment. Also, political columnist Micheal Smolens discusses two interesting house races. Links: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-mcneil-death-20180607-story.html http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-se-mcneil-demands-20180731-story.html http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-mcneil-informant-20180725-story.html http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-mcneil-activists-20180726-story.html

Why did Earl McNiel die? Questions remain about a death in National City police custody.

Daniel Wheaton sits down with the writers of "The Conversation" — Abby Hamblin and Luis Gomez to talk about the broader issues facing San Diego and California in the coming primary election.

A conversation about the June primary

The San Diego Union-Tribune held its latest UT Talks: A Community Dialogue on the issue of human trafficking.

UT Talks: A forum on human trafficking

The sale of the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Los Angeles Times is expected to close in April. Earlier this month, the U-T's John Wilkens had the chance to sit down with the new owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. Learn more about the man who will own the biggest news outlets in Southern California. Show notes: Patrick Soon-Shiong — immigrant, doctor, billionaire, and soon, newspaper owner — starts a new era at the L.A. Times www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-pa…13-htmlstory.html Tronc cuts dozens of employees, including former Times Editor Lewis D'Vorkin www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tr…180412-story.html Chicago Tribune news staffers seek to unionize www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-b…11-story.html Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong close to deal to buy The San Diego Union-Tribune and L.A. Times www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/s…story.html Readers send thoughts to U-T's likely new owner www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/re…story.html

An interview with Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

Pete Best has fond memories of his two years drumming with The Beatles, but is still mystified by his sudden termination from the biggest band in rock history.

Pete Best, The 5th Beatle

In this special episode we preview the Union-Tribune's new podcast, which will follow a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Rebecca Zahau's family. Zahau was found bound and naked body was found hanging from a balcony at her boyfriend's Coronado, California mansion in 2011. Her death came just days after her boyfriend's six-year-old son was gravely injured in a fall at the same home. Zahau was the only adult home at the time. Investigators concluded she took her own life. Her family believes she was murdered.

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San Diego's housing market has been on a wild ride, reaching a new peak in 2017. Hear what it means for one of San Diego's chronic problems from real estate reporter Philip Molnar. Also, two mothers whose sons were posthumously diagnosed with CTE sue a major youth football company.

A Look Back At 2017’s Housing Market

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