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Hospital workers help COVID-19 patient and mother Zully to take her first steps after being removed from a ventilator at a Stamford Hospital ICU on April 24, 2020 in Stamford, Conn.

Airs Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + PBS Video App + YouTube

A 2019 promotional photo of musician Lila Downs.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Mother's Day Edition

It’s Mother’s Day weekend and there are events happening around town sure to please all kinds of moms -- whether it’s comedy by one of the all-time greats, music from Mexico or a new take on dance.

Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove, left, of Bakersfield, and Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, of San Diego, talk in the back of the Senate Chamber as senators debated the state budget at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Sen. Toni Atkins Reflects On 'Most Difficult Year' In The Legislature

The turmoil surrounding COVID-19 touched everything this year, including California's State Legislature. When the Senate and Assembly wrapped up their sessions in August, many closely watched bills failed to get the votes they needed to pass.

Nannie Helen Burroughs holds a banner reading, "Banner State Woman's National Baptist Convention" as she stands with other African American women, photographed between 1905 and 1915. Burroughs was an educator and activist who advocated for greater civil rights for African Americans and women.

Yes, Women Could Vote After The 19th Amendment — But Not All Women. Or Men

The 19th amendment secured all women the right to vote, but in practice many women of color were excluded. This continues to resonate today with voter suppression among marginalized communities.

In this July 31, 2014 file photo, California state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, leaves federal court in San Francisco.

California Gets C- Grade In 2015 State Integrity Investigation

Second to one in combating corruption and promoting transparency

A sign says the "intern on duty is social distancing but sends good vibes," as people attend a yoga class at Yoga District, Monday, March 16, 2020.

San Diego Therapist On Staying Calm During Coronavirus Pandemic

David Peters, a marriage and family therapist who has a practice in San Diego, joined Midday Edition on Tuesday with advice on how to stay calm during these uncertain times.

On Sunday, the International Olympic Committee said that it was starting to look into scenarios for "modifying" the current plans for the games, which are scheduled to start on July 24 in Tokyo.

U.S. Olympics Officials Say 2020 Games Should Be Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.

The inside of xBk, Tobi Parks' music venue in Des Moines, Iowa. Without help, hers and thousands of other small, independent spaces across the country are at risk of closing.

Independent Venues Face Bleak Future Without Aid

Small music venues in the US are looking for a lifeline — and a new bill in Congress called the Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent clubs relies on government relief.

News Brief: Wuhan Testing, Uninsured People, Swabs In Short Supply

China plans to test every resident in Wuhan for COVID-19. New study examines how many people have lost health insurance since the pandemic. And, swabs for coronavirus testing are in short supply.

Reading Cinema's head of projection and sound, John Sittig, stands by the reel that the 70mm film print of Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" shipped on.

Movie Theaters Reading, AMC, Regal, The Lot Reopen

Reading Grossmont screens Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' on 70mm

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