Once a week we're featuring a fascinating San Diegan, and this week my guest is Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick. Austin is a professor at University of San Diego who studies politics, culture, technology and social movements. His work is impressively varied — his last two books were about drones and human trafficking. Austin is really energetic and curious and has a unique outlook on life. In this interview we talk about sociology, parenting, a few unpopular opinions and more.

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Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick studies drones and human trafficking

Journalist Kelly Davis reflects on Sheriff Bill Gore's legacy and highlights key issues and candidates in the November 2022 sheriff's race.

Sheriff Bill Gore's legacy and the next San Diego County sheriff's race

Measure B ended the city’s existing police review board and replaced it with a new, more powerful Commission on Police Practices. But the commission can't add new members yet, and the current board is unable to keep up with a growing workload.

A law meant to improve police oversight has weakened it for now

California’s mask mandate expires Wednesday. With cases dropping, masks won’t be required in most places. School is one exception.

California's mask mandate is coming to an end — but not in schools

San Diego experienced some of the highest inflation in the country in January. It reached its highest point since 1982, with electricity, gas, food and car prices leading the surge.

San Diego is experiencing some of the worst inflation in the nation

Kirby Brady is the chief innovation officer at the City of San Diego, where she uses data with the goal of improving our lives. Kirby is the point person behind the "Get it Done" app, where San Diegans can report problems with city property. It's where you'd go to request a new trash bin, report graffiti, get help with scooter issues, and more.

Meet Kirby Brady, San Diego's chief innovation officer

The 27th annual Writers Symposium by the Sea takes place Feb. 22-15 at Point Loma Nazarene University. Dean Nelson, founder and host, previews this year's offerings.

Cornel West, David Brooks, Nadia Bolz-Weber headline writers symposium

When four journalists were killed in Mexico last month, the spate of deaths highlighted a problem. AP correspondent Elliot Spagat has covered Mexico for 30-plus years and says the problem is getting worse.

Journalist deaths in Mexico: 'Things haven't changed — they've gotten worse'

The San Diego City Council has approved a package called “Homes for All of Us” that’s meant to incentivize building while also changing the rules for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.

San Diego laws on home-building and ADUs are changing

Homelessness has worsened in San Diego during the pandemic. Now, a local nonprofit is proposing a new solution for temporary housing.

Are 'safe villages' the solution to homelessness in Downtown San Diego?

Thirty years after Claire Hough was murdered, a new round of forensic testing pointed to two suspects. One of them was familiar to the police.

Thirty years later, DNA testing complicates a gruesome murder case

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at San Diego's unique story. Shelby Gordon is the marketing manager of the San Diego History Center.

Celebrating Black history in San Diego

In Downtown alone, a recent count revealed that the number of people sleeping on the streets has doubled.

Encampments are a growing sign of homelessness. Here's what's being done.

If you live within the city limits of San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa, Encinitas or Imperial Beach, you are about to get a new electricity provider.

700,000 residents are about to get a new electricity provider

2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Chris Chan, a member of the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, shares Chinese history in San Diego and give tips on how to celebrate.

Happy Lunar New Year!

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