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Orthodox Christianity is a relatively small faith tradition in the U.S., but in recent years it has expanded to new regions. Some new converts are using the religion to spread white nationalist views.

Vaccinations are open for those 16 and over, but shots for minors have been going slow in San Diego County. Officials are working to change that. Plus: a political stunt involving a real bear, police reform in California and more of the local and state news that you need.

Border Patrol officials said a boat that overturned in Point Loma Sunday, killing three people, was suspected of being part of a smuggling operation.

KPBS reached out to legal experts to help make sense of the lingering legal uncertainties surrounding abortion.

Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to nearly 60 businesses suggesting they could expand into New Jersey because the state protects abortion rights.

Thousands of troops were expelled from military service for being gay before Congress changed the “don’t ask don’t tell” law in 2011. Though many still don't qualify for federal veterans benefits, they now can receive state benefits in New York, Colorado, and other states. Plus, keep that mask on: San Diego County will follow the state's lead and wait until June 15 lift any mask mandates. And...the County Board of Supervisors will discuss a plan this week to impose fees on new developments based on how much additional car travel they create.

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Enjoy this London production of Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster who reprises her Tony-winning role as Reno Sweeney directed by Kathleen Marshall with favorite songs like “I Get A Kick Out of You” and “You’re the Top.”

For over two decades, a single piece of San Diego County land law has prohibited 18 federally recognized tribes from expanding their own reservation. That changed last week when the Board of Supervisors voted to change the county’s fee-to-trust application process, which enables tribes in the area to purchase back tribal lands.

They are known as cosmic monsters and are some of the most extreme objects known in the universe. They are stars on the verge of collapsing into a black hole. A celestial event so extreme the conditions defy physics and can’t even be recreated here on earth. Scientists call them neutron stars and they have gotten their first glimpse at one through the NASA telescope.

KPBS health reporter Matt Hoffman joined Midday Edition on Monday to discuss how San Diego County is trying to adapt to the slowing demand for vaccines.