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Ahead of the March primary, local elections officials in Texas are starting to deal with the effects of a new GOP-backed voting law.

California's auditor says the state should have spent more money helping its smaller counties battle the coronavirus.

Seven Democrats and two Republicans — all selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — make up the committee tasked with investigating the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

San Diego reaches the sad milestone of more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths. And, with vaccine approval getting closer and closer, we’ll hear why new COVID-19 vaccine trials are still moving forward. Then, a preview of tonight’s KPBS community conversation on Keeping Our Democracy.

San Diego County health officials reported 1,378 new COVID-19 infections and 22 deaths Tuesday as hospitalizations continue to surge with nearly triple the number of people hospitalized compared to a month ago.

Employees at Houston Methodist who are unwilling to get the shot say the vaccines are unsafe and even "experimental." The hospital system's CEO says they're spouting "anti-vaccination rhetoric."

Come support comedy that got beat up in high school but ended up getting a great job. Humor + Intelligence = Fun Night Out. Scientist Turned Comedian Tim Lee hosts the show at the Harding Community Center in their beautiful performing arts theater. Every week, the top nerd comics in the state come to perform for you. It starts with stand-up comedy and finishes with the Nerd Olympics, a game show where audience members compete to answer questions only a nerd would know. Lee, who got his PhD before realizing where his true talents lie, blends science talk (complete with PowerPoint presentations) with comedy. The hilarious result is like what would happen if you crossed your high school chem teacher with George Carlin. Tim is a regular commentator on Weather Channel's Weird Earth. Tim Lee is on Facebook

Premieres Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Mary heads off down the Thames - from the gentle, calm waters of the non-tidal Thames - to the fast-flowing, choppy banks in central London. She explores the hidden gems of this iconic river, stopping for delicious food along the way.

Three Supreme Court justices issued statements Wednesday addressing an NPR story about relations among the justices.

San Diego County health officials reported 22 deaths Tuesday, bringing the COVID death toll to 1,019. Plus: city officials say they're hoping to have housed more than 1-thousand homeless San Diegans by the end of the year, why researchers are worried that the first COVID vaccine could harm other ongoing vaccine studies and more local news you need.