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Before even the names of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas were known, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was dismissing calls to re-examine that state’s loose gun laws. He said the issue is not access to guns, but mental health. Meanwhile, in California, Governor Newsom and state lawmakers gathered to announce new legislation to tighten gun sales and allow citizens to sue illegal gun sellers. Then, faced with a tight job market, the Navy is banking that the “Top Gun: Maverick” can help rescue naval aviation from a pilot shortage 36 years after the original film broke recruiting records. Finally, this weekend in San Diego you can find visual art from local Asian American Pacific Islander artists, a pairing of choreography and rock climbing and some Beethoven.
Katie Schoolov
These two states are almost polar opposites when it comes to gun laws.
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Westbrook's one-woman show, "Shelter" explores homelessness. -
San Diego weekend arts events: 'Flourish,' 'Paradise TBD' and contemporary dance meets rock climbingThis weekend in the arts: "Flourish" at Pixley's Oddities; Project [BLANK]'s "Paradise TBD"; Disco Riot’s “Choreo & Climb" pairs performance with rock climbing; a reading from border poets; and Beethoven’s Ninth at The Shell.
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The cost of electricity is expected to keep climbing in coming years, putting extra pressure on consumers trying to balance their budgets.
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Health expert gives tips on how to stay safe as summer approaches and more people plan to travel.
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San Diego water managers say they have enough water, but they will still support the state in urging residents to cut back usage.
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The bill would allow people to sue those who traffic in illegal firearms, mimicking a Texas law that intends to deter abortions.
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Records show staffers for local officeholders use the encrypted messaging app Signal. Experts say this circumvents California’s public records law.
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A new Scripps Health program launching later this month will expand access to mental health services for high-risk pregnant patients.
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Joe Garbonzos joined Midday Edition to talk about how documentaries like "A Long March" help preserve the history of Filipino American WWII veterans and right the wrongs of the past.
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A new report says investor returns are low on single-family homes in San Diego.
Host of KPBS Midday Edition, Maureen has interviewed a wide range of notables, such as comedienne Sandra Bernhardt, actor John Leguizamo, author Chuck Palahniuk, composer Marvin Hamlisch, artist Robert Irwin, and designer Zandra Rhodes.
Jade Hindmon is KPBS Midday Edition co-host. Prior to making San Diego home, Jade worked in markets across the Southeast and Midwest, building a network of sources to tell the stories of people in each community.
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