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College campuses have become a focal point for protests against the war in Gaza, and student journalists have been vital in telling the stories behind the protests. Plus, we get an update on recent KPBS reporting on the Imperial Valley.

There are more than 134,000 low-income renter households in San Diego County who do not have access to an affordable home. That's according to a new report from the California Housing Partnership. In other news, an estimated 8,500 DACA recipients live in San Diego County and starting November first, they can apply for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Plus, Mexican Mother’s Day is today and Mother’s Day in the U.S. is on Sunday. We’ve put together some well wishes from the KPBS newsroom to share with you in celebration of all the mom’s and caregivers out there.

The event takes art outside of a traditional theater and brings it into unconventional spaces — this year across a local university campus.

The San Diego Lowrider Archival Project documents the historical and cultural significance of lowriders through photographs, memorabilia, art and more.

Thousands of UC San Diego students marched through campus Wednesday, to protest the war in Gaza and the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters. In other news, hundreds of flood victims say the city of San Diego knew about long-standing issues with the storm water drainage system ahead of the flooding in January. Plus, Louisiana’s famous music, grub and lifestyle are coming to San Diego once again, and it will feel like Mardi Gras in May, at the 21st annual Gator By The Bay Festival.

Emily Wenk is the mid-level development officer at KPBS with a passion for community engagement and creative expression.

The documentary feature "Interpreters Wanted" follows brothers Saifullah and Ismail Haqmal, who served as interpreters alongside U.S. Forces in Afghanistan for over a decade.

KPBS listeners and guests open up about how they find community, entertainment and educational opportunities in San Diego's third spaces.

Protests are continuing on UC San Diego’s campus in the aftermath of Monday's clearing of a student encampment there, and there’s now a call for the chancellor’s resignation. In other news, the U.S. Department of Education announced a multi-million dollar grant program this week, to help students apply for federal financial aid. Plus, the San Diego Symphony has just announced its fall season program, which will be performed in its newly renovated hall.

In a new book, a San Diego professor highlights the struggle for care and more in Los Angeles' mental health care system.