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During Tuesday's State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden announced a new "test to treat" plan for COVID-19 using Pfizer antiviral pills. KPBS speaks with a local expert about what you need to know about it. Meanwhile, a new report from the United Nations’ panel on climate change lays out a grim picture of the future. Plus, we go behind the scenes of La Jolla playhouse’s new musical that takes inspiration from competitive Bhangra, a dance style that mixes Indian and Western influences.

San Diego officials touted their efforts against illegal dispensaries in East County yesterday. District attorney Summer Stephan says her office has prosecuted 70 people involved in these operations and the charges include robbery, extortion and murder. Meanwhile, Congressman Juan Vargas who represents San Diego’s border region speaks out against the Biden administration continuing Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy. Also, it’s cookie season and the Girl Scouts are going virtual.

Rick Gentry, CEO of the San Diego Housing Commission, will resign from his job at the end of March. That gives the City Council an opportunity to remake the agency. Meanwhile, we bring you an interview with one of the finalists for the San Diego Unified school district superintendent position. Plus, local civil rights hero Harold K. Brown reflects on his 1960s-era radio show.

Myanmar's expected release of more than 5,700 prisoners is expected to include the U.K.'s former envoy to the Asian country, an Australian economist and a Japanese filmmaker, according to state media.

The website Downdetector reported spikes in outages involving Bank of America and payment platform Zelle starting Wednesday morning.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes guests Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey through primal scenes from America’s past—leading all the way back to an infamous witch hunt.

You've likely heard lots this week about how rare the repeated failed Speaker votes have been. But is this a new level of dysfunction for Congress?

President Biden gave his first State of the Union address last night amid rising tensions with Russia. We have reactions from San Diegans with loved ones in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the San Diego City Council on Tuesday formally accepted $8.3 million in additional aid to help low-income tenants pay rent and utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, there’s been long delays for state hearings on wage theft cases, and that’s hurting low wage workers hoping to recover the money they're owed.

The 54-year-old, who belongs to one of the most prominent families in South Carolina, faces a sentence of 30 years to life in prison for each murder conviction.

Voting officials in Pennsylvania continue to deal with election misinformation. Voting rights advocates hope some election reforms could help fend off any disruptions in 2024.