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Undated campaign photos of candidates for California's 49th Congressional District Mike Levin and Brian Maryott with the KPBS Voter Hub overlay.

Election 2022: 49th Congressional District Race

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 8, 2022 election guide for the 49th Congressional District race.

An unfinished bus terminal that will be joined with the East Coast Rail Link in Malaysia.

Malaysia's a big draw for China's Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story

The Malaysian East Coast Rail Link is a successful feat so far compared to some other Chinese investments in the country — even if it has blown past deadlines and budgets.

Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur is working on a production in Canada that has an interim agreement from the actor's union.

Despite the Hollywood strike, some movies are still in production. Here's why

Hollywood actors are on strike, but the union is allowing some productions to continue. That's created some disagreement in the rank and file.

Social worker Tanzila Uddin leads a workshop on journaling at a senior center in Queens Village in NYC. These gatherings can identify older adults who may need more mental health treatment.

Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label

Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too.

A CHP car is pulled over on the side of the freeway in Carlsbad, Nov. 19, 2021.

CHP plans 'maximum enforcement' for Memorial Day weekend

CHP plans to intensify its enforcement in the San Diego area and statewide over the Memorial Day weekend starting Friday night.

EIS officer Arran Hamlet walks into the Government Meadows site to conduct environmental sampling for norovirus.

Norovirus in the wilderness? How an outbreak spread on the Pacific Crest Trail

Having this virus is bad enough at home, where you might spend hours hugging the toilet. Imagine having it out camping. Investigators wanted to find out how backpackers were getting and spreading it.

Above, an unprocessed apple. Ultraprocessed foods are made from industrially manufactured ingredients that have been extracted from foods, processed, then reassembled to create shelf-stable, tasty and convenient meals.

What we know about the health risks of ultraprocessed foods

Sure, they're tasty, but packaged snacks and meals can be packed with sugar, salt and a list of unpronounceable ingredients. So what are they doing to your health? Scientists are trying to find out.

Presidential candidate Luisa González, of the Citizen's Revolution Political Movement, and her running mate Andres Arauz, celebrate after early results showed them ahead in a snap election, in Quito, Ecuador, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

Ecuador's presidential election moves toward a runoff vote in October

No candidate in Sunday's special presidential election received enough support to be declared winner. The vote took place amid thousands of police officers and soldiers deployed across the country.

Tent encampments along the side of Sports Arena Blvd. in the Midway District of San Diego, CA on July 26, 2023.

Police can begin enforcing San Diego's camping ban on Sunday

The Unsafe Camping Ordinance prohibits tent encampments in public places when shelter beds are available.

Palomar Health registered nurses speak with two applicants considering working for the health care system during a career fair, May 10, 2023.

Most Palomar Health nurses could get up to $100,000 bonuses

Palomar Health officials said a financial incentive for existing and new nurses has helped with recruitment and retention.

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