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As the delta variant of the coronavirus becomes the dominant strain in the U.S., 54 cases have been reported in San Diego County. Plus, the results come despite California losing a congressional seat for the first time in history due to slow population growth and some high-profile technology companies and billionaires leaving the state. And increasing numbers of asylum seekers are being allowed to enter the United States. But with the asylum system still severely curtailed, thousands remain stuck in dangerous conditions in Tijuana. Finally, “Say Their Names” is a new memorial exhibit coming to San Diego honoring Black Lives lost to police brutality and systemic racism.

Veerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan, the renowned professor and researcher in climate science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, is being honored for his work on climate change.

Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands.

A Florida court ruled that a parentless 16-year-old seeking an abortion was not "sufficiently mature" to make that decision. The case highlights the longstanding challenges of parental consent laws.

The increase in nonwhite Americans identifying as vegetarian and eating less meat is part of the longstanding work of vegan activists of color to make plant-based eating more accessible.

Nathian Shae Rodriguez, a journalism and media studies professor at SDSU, teaches a class inspired by the late pop star and her legacy. The course is called "Selena & Latinx Media Representation."

En algunos estados, el derecho a votar es removido para siempre si has sido condenado por un delito grave (felony en inglés). Ese no es el caso en California.

Most COVID-19 restrictions come to an end in San Diego County, an Oceanside city council member faces a recall effort after just a few months on the job and a new effort to track and boost racial representation in California's life sciences industry.

More women are buying guns than ever before. KPBS spoke with a local organization dedicated to educating women about firearms. Meanwhile, a new housing development in Rancho Peñasquitos is raising concerns about increased traffic and potential wildfire risks. Plus, a full fact check on Governor Newsom’s recent comments about the state’s covid-19 health policies.

The rush is on for a California Assembly bill that addresses learning loss suffered by students during the Pandemic. AB-104, introduced by 80th district Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, has passed the legislature and is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.