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Assemblyman Rocky Chavez Running To Replace Congressman Darrell Issa

California Assemblyman Rocky Chavez, R-Oceanside, announced Wednesday that he will run to replace Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, in California’s 49th Congressional District.

NPR reviewed a database of thousands of contracting actions connected to the COVID-19 public health crisis and identified more than 250 companies that got federal contracts worth more than $1 million without going through a fully competitive bidding process.

Feds Spend Billions On COVID-19 Contracts, Often Without Fully Competitive Bidding

In the government's hurried pandemic response, more than 250 companies, some with little or no medical supply experience, got contracts worth more than $1 million without fully competitive bidding.

San Diego City Council District 4 elect Monica Montgomery at Golden Hall, Nov. 6, 2018.

Monica Montgomery Appointed Chair Of Public Safety Committee

Newly elected City Councilwoman Monica Montgomery will have a new platform to make good on her promises of more police accountability, after being appointed chair of the council's public safety committee.

Nanfu as a baby with her mother, Zaodi, and father, Qinhua.

INDEPENDENT LENS: One Child Nation

Airs Monday, March 30, 2020 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + PBS Video App

Federal Aviation Administration administrator Stephen Dickson testifies during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Senators Rip FAA Over Failure To Turn Over 737 Max Documents

At a hearing, they accused the agency of "stonewalling" congressional investigators and keeping them "in the dark," in their effort to examine what went wrong in certifying Boeing's troubled airplane.

Nyle DiMarco attends the premiere of "A Quiet Place Part II" at Lincoln Center on March 8, 2020 in New York. In his new Netflix series <em>Deaf U</em>, DiMarco turns the camera on students at Gallaudet University.

With 'Deaf U,' Nyle DiMarco Strives To Show 'There Is No One Right Way To Be Deaf'

The model and activist, who himself is deaf, says his new Netflix reality show offers "an entrance into our world, which is so rich in culture and so layered and diverse."

Gov. Gavin Newsom is pictured in this May 5, 2020 image.

As Revenues Plummet, Proposed California Budget Cuts $6.1 Billion

The forecast estimates unemployment to climb to nearly 25% and tax revenues will drop by about a quarter.

A rendering of the proposed Newland Sierra development in San Marcos.

Chicano Federation Supports North County Newland Sierra Development

A ballot measure for the controversial proposal got backing Friday from some San Diego area nonprofits.

President Trump speaks in April about the Paycheck Protection Program. From left are Jovita Carranza, head of the Small Business Administration; Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin; and adviser Ivanka Trump.

Scores Of Private Charitable Foundations Got Paycheck Protection Program Money

At least 120 foundations collectively received more than $7.5 million from the program that was set up to help small businesses during the pandemic. Critics say they didn't need a taxpayer subsidy.

Lemon-Saffron Chicken (Tangia), a rich dish originating from Marrakech is featured on "From Morocco To Egypt."

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION: Season 3: From Morocco To Egypt

Airs Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 01:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + YouTube

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