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The reigning Australian Open men's champion Novak Djokovic — who is famously skeptical about the COVID vaccine and received a medical exemption from being vaccinated — was not admitted to the country.

San Diego County is seeing a big jump in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and some hospitals are already canceling elective surgeries.

A reflection on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how the Civil Rights Movement shapes today. And, a new Union-Tribune column by Charles Clark will focus on San Diego's diverse identities and values. Plus, Scripps Health is dealing with the onslaught of COVID-19 cases. CEO Chris Van Gorder talks about the availability of ICU beds and ECMO machines. Next, what San Diego climate leaders have to say about President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to address the existential threat of climate change. Finally, a remembrance of San Diego blues legend Tomcat Courtney who died Jan. 11 at age 91.

If he had his way, Scripps health CEO Chris Van Gorder would simplify the process of dispensing Covid-19 vaccines — and actually have the vaccines to dispense.

Between just before Thanksgiving and now, COVID-19 deaths in San Diego County have spiked to more than 2,000. Plus, the CDC gave the go-ahead to vaccinate people 65 and over. Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder said, the problem is the availability of the vaccine. Then, NPR’s ‘Throughline’ is coming to KPBS-FM. In the weekly one-hour narrative series, hosts Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei tackle the history behind today's headlines, and take the listener back in time to understand the present.

If he had his way, Scripps health CEO Chris Van Gorder would simplify the process of dispensing Covid-19 vaccines -- and actually have the vaccines to dispense.

Born into poverty in Searchlight, Nev., the onetime amateur boxer served in Congress for 34 years — first in the House and, later, for three decades in the Senate.

UC San Diego Health, San Diego County and the Padres are teaming up to vaccinate at least 5,000 healthcare workers per day against the novel coronavirus. Plus, COVID-19 cases are rising among the essential workers San Diego depends on to stock its food and medicine. And during his first month in office, Mayor Todd Gloria has taken stances on key issues that separate him from his predecessor. Then, sometimes called “long-haul” patients, some people feel sick for months after becoming infected with COVID-19, even when their tests are coming back negative. Plus, several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what is believed to be the first cases among such primates in captivity. Finally, KPBS’ Port of Entry podcast looks at how dating apps like Tinder are breaking down the U.S.-Mexico border wall with love.

Three ways San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has already changed the direction of city government. Plus: A gorilla troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park tested positive for COVID-19, Coronavirus cases at San Diego County senior care facilities have surged to their highest point yet and more local news you need.

The report says 17-year-old Cedric Lofton's heart and breathing stopped after he was handcuffed while lying on his stomach following a physical struggle with staff at a juvenile center.