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On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with Jiyan Rios Zandi, artist and creator of art shop Local Brown Baby.

The U.S. Sentate passed a bill to reshape rules for college athletes late last month. The Protect College Sports Act aims to tighten rules around eligibility and transferring, and formalize compensation for college athletes. We speak with a sports law expert about the bill and where it goes from here.

First, we’ll tell you how Santa Ana winds in this week's forecast will impact allergy and asthma sufferers. Then, San Diego City Councilmembers will weigh in on the Midway Rising redevelopment project this week. Also, a breakdown of Proposition 40 ahead of the November election. And, a local 5K looks to help raise funds for breast cancer research and care.

First published in 1976, the book provided a nuanced, historical record of psychology and looked at the role white supremacist bias played in the field. We look back at its legacy.

The book "California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California" tells the story of the UC system, and how its rise mirrors the state's own growth during the 20th century.

What do recent outbreaks of the measles and mumps tell us about the state of immunity and protection? On Midday Edition Tuesday, we speak with an infectious disease expert to explain how these diseases spread, how immunity works to protect us, and how vaccines work to prevent them.

First, this comes as the Washington Examiner reported that the Trump administration is increasing immigration enforcement in the state, starting here in San Diego. Also, the Governor recently signed a package of bills aimed at protecting immigrant communities, but they could face legal challenges. Next, we’ll tell you about the two Democrats vying for the San Diego City Council District 8 seat. Then, we’ll tell you how vacation rentals are impacting another city council race. And, flu hospitalization rates are higher this year in comparison to last year.

The star of "Broad City" will bring her stand-up tour, "Ilana Glazer Live!" to San Diego Tuesday.

As the Black Panther Party celebrates its 60th anniversary in Oakland, we sit down with local Panthers about how they’re reflecting on the party's history in San Diego — and what’s next for the movement.

We talk about the central role that joy plays in local commemorations of the holiday, efforts to teach and preserve Indigenous history and the victories happening in the state level and in San Diego.