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While Ukraine's counteroffensive this month was hailed as stunning by military observers, Ukrainian troops tell NPR that Russian forces put up stiff resistance in parts of the Kharkiv region.

The 47-year old Shapoval volunteered to fight after Russia invaded Ukraine. His unit was recently sent to one of "the hottest zones" in the country, according to The National Opera of Ukraine.

Despite a federal and state mandate that health care workers get vaccinated against COVID-19, an estimated 3% of San Diego hospital staff still aren’t persuaded to get vaccinated and are requesting exemptions. Plus, whether Gov. Gavin Newsom wins or loses on Tuesday, the recall election's outcome is likely to have big impacts on public health policies and the balance of power in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Also, how San Diego County is using technology to prepare for a potentially potent fire season. And, with wildfires come lawyers, but victims of previous wildfires have a message for those affected by the recent wildfires: buyer beware. Finally, how San Diego State alum Destin Cretton developed from a student filmmaker to director of Marvel's “Shang-Chi” in this excerpt from the “Cinema Junkie” podcast.

San Diego climate advocates rallied in City Heights Thursday to encourage federal officials to do more to support legislation that aims to control climate change. Meanwhile, continued droughts are forcing the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to ask water agencies to voluntarily conserve water. Plus, the annual Vista Viking Festival will be online once again this year.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department and the Health And Human Services Agency's Behavioral Health Services division, under an agreement announced Wednesday, will seek to develop a better way to provide behavioral and physical health services in the county's seven detention facilities. Meanwhile, a new report on the state's drive for more drinking water finds the search may be helping create conditions for more droughts. Plus, this Saturday marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks on America. We have the stories of two San Diego fire fighters who went to New York to help in the rescue and recovery efforts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vowed to serve a full four-year term if he is reelected in November.

The COVID-19 shutdown was especially challenging for children with special needs. With kids now back in school, we have the story of one mother’s efforts on behalf of her child, after a year or more not being around teachers and friends. Meanwhile, a new rental assistance program for landlords is now available through the county. Plus, why the legality of marijuana remains complicated in Mexico, despite a supreme court ruling barring prohibitions.

As public health leaders continue to emphasize the important of vaccination in fighting the nation's ongoing COVID surge, many Americans are left with questions about the future efficacy of available vaccines.

The fifth annual San Diego Repertory Theatre Latinx New Play Festival is next month and Midday Edition is highlighting three of the playwrights. This week: Rachel Lynett.

San Diego Unified is investing nearly $3 billion in academic and social-emotional and well-being programs for students as well as upgrades to classrooms this school year, a 14% increase per student from a year ago.