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New rules allowing college athletes to be paid for use of their name, image, and likeness have transformed college sports in recent years. But many in college athletics anxiously await a finalized legal settlement to clarify rules for colleges and their athletes.
Local scholar David Victor warns that President Donald Trump is "killing innovation," and China will reap the benefits.
Congressional representatives and other local leaders are responding to last Friday's immigration raid at Buona Forchetta, a restaurant in the South Park neighborhood. We break down the latest.
"One of the Good Ones" is writer Gloria Calderón Kellett's first full-length play and will run at The Old Globe through June 22. Plus, our Midday Movies critics celebrate independent cinema and an upcoming Japanese film series. And finally, your weekend arts preview.
After years of rising overdose deaths led by opiods like fentanyl, the U.S. recorded its steepest drop in overdose deaths ever in 2024. What has led to the big decline in overdose deaths in the country, and here in San Diego County?
Is social media making kids depressed? It is a question many parents and researchers have been asking in recent years. A new study has found a connection between social media use and an increase in depressive symptoms in children.
San Diego once had a bustling Chinatown with roots that go all the way back to the 1850's and 1860's. We dive into the history behind San Diego's historic Chinatown, and efforts to revitalize the district it once existed in.
Carmela Prudencio works at Pacific Arts Movement or Pac Arts, which highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories through media arts.
Leaders from two local dance organizations talk about how they are navigating financial challenges and a changing arts landscape. Plus, two plays onstage this week that showcase culture and history.
California state lawmakers are pushing forward legislation to make menopause care more accessible and spread awareness about the process. We discuss the details with local physicians.
Transgender troops are facing the Trump administration's ban on their service. We hear from Paulo Batista, an active duty sailor and leading advocate in the trans military community, about how he's experiencing the impacts firsthand.
The latest data from the annual Point-in-Time Count reveals that homelessness dropped 7% in the region. We dig into the numbers and what approaches worked — and didn't.
Dr. Eric Topol is out with a new book all about healthy aging, with the help of new treatments and technologies.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating San Diego County juvenile halls for alleged civil rights abuses.
The Department of Homeland Security has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan, effective July 12. We get the reaction from a leading organization helping Afghan refugees in San Diego.
The exhibit, "Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys" explores Filipino American history and identity and its deep connections to San Diego.
On Midday Edition, we speak to former death investigator Paul Parker about his book,"In the Shadows of Death: Writing Life's Final Chapter.” We also speak with local psychotherapist Ben Yalom about the book he co-authored, “Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the Here and Now.”
Local author Mac Crane's latest book "A Sharp Endless Need" draws from their own experience as a former Division I basketball player.
We walk through the history of the Japanese American community in San Diego and Imperial Counties through one family's story of migration and incarceration during World War II.
No matter your ability, sports can be for everyone. On Midday Edition, we discuss local initiatives to promote accessibility and inclusion through sports.
One of the short films, "Doldrums" will have its San Diego premiere Friday. It follows a Vietnam War veteran haunted by memories of the soldiers he led and the Viet Cong medic who saved his life.
Ahead of Mother's Day, we're bringing awareness to challenges faced by Black working mothers. Plus, how to navigate feelings of grief and loss tied to Mother's Day.
Some political experts warn the U.S. is swiftly moving toward authoritarianism — or that we're already there.
Some political experts warn the U.S. is swiftly moving toward authoritarianism — or that we're already there.
A new KPBS report looks at how President Trump's policies are affecting San Diego, from schools and science, to criminal justice and libraries.
Paul Downey, CEO and president of the San Diego nonprofit Serving Seniors, has spent much of his career fighting for the needs of older adults across the region.
We give you a basic lesson in cryptocurrency, from the blockchain to Bitcoin.
Monsod is a James Beard Award finalist for the second year in a row. She joins Midday Edition to talk about her culinary inspirations. Plus, our Midday Movies critics break down the blockbuster hit "Sinners." And, events to check out in your weekend preview.
In Nana Malone's new romance book, workplace rivals face the clash between culture and love connection.
A new four-part video series from KPBS features people in San Diego's Vietnamese community who are grappling with the trauma of war and finding a path forward.
This hour, we're jamming out for Jazz Appreciation Month with local musicians and jazz enthusiasts.
A new exhibit displays Black Americans' relationship to the Pacific Ocean between the 16th and 20th centuries. Then, we preview of the Without Walls Festival and the San Diego Book Crawl.
The past five years have been a period of transformation, changing how San Diego County treats San Diegans struggling with mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness.
On Earth Day, we sit down with local climate leaders to discuss federal threats to nonprofit status and funding.
The first annual Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival is coming up in Escondido. Plus, where to find the best in Asian cinema and your weekend preview.
We sit down with one of the original co-founders of Chicano Park ahead of the 55th annual Chicano Park Day commemoration this weekend. Also, how the anthology "Somos Xicanas" explores what it means to be Chicana today.
On Midday Edition Tuesday, we feature a conversation on the challenges young men face today, and the important role mentorship can play in their success.
We discuss what could follow Monday's 5.2 magnitude earthquake, and how to be prepared for the next one that shakes San Diego.
We discuss the daily challenges of living with long COVID, five years since the onset of the pandemic.
A local rental subsidy program is showing promise for older residents trying to stay in their homes. And, a local nonprofit explores the shared housing model.
A new children's book uses plants to promote messages of self love and body positivity.
The National Institutes of Health cut funding for research on intimate partner violence and pregnancy. Plus, how San Diego-based groups are supporting survivors of sexual violence.
Leaders of cultural institutions warn that cutting federal funding could mean losing valuable, accessible programs.
We discuss how San Diegans will feel the impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Writer Katie Manning will be one of the featured poets at this year's San Diego Writers Festival. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Arab Film Fest. And KPBS debuts its arts and culture podcast, "The Finest," with an episode on a beloved tea shop.
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