Immigration enforcement is escalating in San Diego and across the country, with more than 60,000 people currently in immigration detention nationwide.On KPBS Roundtable, we check in with immigration reporters in the San Diego-Tijuana region to break down the state of enforcement on the ground and how communities across southern California have been responding.Then, a roundup of your weekly stories.Guests:Gustavo Solis, investigative border reporter, KPBSElliot Spagat, U.S. Immigration News Editor, Associated PressKate Morrissey, immigration reporter, Daylight San Diego co-founder, "Beyond the Border"Stories mentioned in Roundup:"ICE" — Throughline, NPR"Newsom promised real progress on mental health with CARE Court. Here’s what the numbers show" — CalMatters"How focused is Gavin Newsom on his job? His official schedule remains a mystery" — CalMattersSan Diego Public Library cuts slash Monday hours, prompt ‘great reshuffling’ of librarians citywide — San Diego Union-TribuneAM13 Jersey Retirement match — San Diego Wave FC

A group of people in San Diego's Safe Sleeping Program filed a lawsuit this week alleging that the city program is failing to live up to its name.KPBS Roundtable takes a closer look at the lawsuit and discusses the larger landscape of homelessness in the region.Then, San Diego is facing a senior population boom, what this historic shift means for the region's future.That's followed by our roundup of the week's local stories, from the latest on the Tijuana River's sewage crisis to San Diego's newest basketball franchise.Guests: Blake Nelson, homelessness reporter, The San Diego Union-TribuneWill Huntsberry, senior investigative reporter, Voice of San DiegoJulianna Domingo, producer, KPBS

This week marked the first day of school for tens of thousands of kids in the San Diego Unified School District.With the promises of the new school year also come challenges for local schools and their students, from ongoing enrollment declines to how to navigate our age of smart phones and AI.We speak to three education reporters about those challenges and more.Guests:Katie Anastas, education reporter, KPBSJakob McWhinney, education reporter, Voice of San DiegoJemma Stephenson, education reporter, The San Diego Union- Tribune

Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading an effort to change district maps in California in response to redistricting efforts from GOP leaders in Texas.We discuss what it could mean for the future of political power in California and across the nation.Plus, a San Diego news startup is fighting the loss of local media by prioritizing solutions-oriented, community-focused storytelling. We hear the details.Then, the weekly roundup of other stories from the week.Guests:Alexei Koseff, reporter, CalMattersKate Morrissey, co-founder, Daylight San Diego; immigration reporter, Beyond the Border NewsLauren J. Mapp, co-founder, Daylight San DiegoBritney Cruz-Fejeran, co-founder, Daylight San DiegoAshley Rusch, producer, KPBS

San Diego is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive cities to live in the United States.

One proposed solution involves increasing the housing supply with an emphasis on affordable development mandates. But the process of permitting new homes depends on many factors.

A new KPBS and Voice of San Diego investigation digs into housing data to find out where new homes are being built. We discuss the details with the reporters behind the series.

Plus, the weekly roundup of other stories we're watching.

Guests:

• Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS
• Jake Gotta, social media host and reporter, KPBS
• Will Huntsberry, senior investigative reporter, KPBS
• Ashley Rusch, producer, KPBS

What does it take to capture the thrill of San Diego Comic-Con and share it with an even wider audience?

On KPBS Roundtable, we get the lowdown on this year’s event from a local reporter who covers the con, and a podcast host who spotlights both established and up-and-coming comic book creators and artists.

Then, how one San Diego content creator developed her passion for pop culture and fandom — and her relationship with the convention.

And finally, hear from two KPBS staff members about what they've seen at the convention so far, and the passion that fuels it.

Guests:

• Philip Molnar, senior business reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune
• Aaron Nabus, host, "Hall H" podcast
• Tiffie Starchild, content creator
• Julianna Domingo, producer, KPBS Midday Edition
• Leslie Gonzalez, web producer, KPBS

National City has made efforts to reduce its number of industrial businesses in recent years with the goal of improving air quality and resident health.

But a new new proposed biofuel depot is raining concerns in a city that has long sought to curb pollution.

Also on KPBS Roundtable, the Chula Vista City Council passed an ordinance last week with new regulations on who can ride e-bikes and where. We take a look into the city's tighter restrictions on young e-bike users.

Then, we share other stories in this week's roundup.

Guests:

• Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS
• Crystal Niebla, infrastructure and government accountability reporter, inewsource
• Ashley Rusch, producer, KPBS

It’s time for a mid-season report card for San Diego sports teams this week.

The Padres will enter next week’s All-Star break with a winning record. On today's show, we discuss what they need to do in the second half to make another playoff run come October.

Plus, San Diego’s soccer landscape continues to bloom. We check in on both of the major soccer teams in San Diego: San Diego FC and San Diego Wave FC.

Guests:

• Derek Togerson, NBC 7 sports anchor
• Ryan Finley, sports editor, The San Diego Union-Tribune
• Tony Sanchez, founder, SanDiego.Futbol