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The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million. The milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, comes nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work. -
UCSD began its fall quarter Monday with extensive safety precautions in place to protect students and faculty from the spread of COVID-19. -
According to a report released by the Chicano Federation Monday, there are significant and systemic barriers preventing Latinos from receiving COVID-19 testing and participating in contact tracing efforts in San Diego County. -
San Diego County public health officials have confirmed 124 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the region's totals to 46,734 cases as the county awaits the state's data for reopening Tuesday. -
KPBS Midday EditionBike advocates are thrilled by the recent boom in biking and a drop in cyclist injuries. But they say new public policy is needed to ensure that trend continues once the pandemic is over. -
San Diego County public health officials have confirmed 279 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death, increasing the region's totals to 46,610 cases and 776 fatalities. -
The number of families struggling to afford food has skyrocketed since the start of the crisis. One family in Champaign, Ill., used to volunteer at a food pantry — now they depend on it. -
San Diego County public health officials confirmed 330 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, increasing the region's total to 46,331, but no new deaths, with that total remaining at 775. -
The Mountain West Conference announced Thursday that its 2020 football season will get underway Oct. 24. -
California has begun to see early but concerning upticks in coronavirus data after a period of decline. The trends appear largely attributable to the Labor Day holiday and could lead to an 89% increase in hospitalizations in the next month.
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