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The true history of April Fools' has been a mystery for ages. The theories around its origin story have involved everything from Roman gods and fake popes to the Gregorian calendar and gullible fish.

This is the first in a new KPBS series in which local experts answer audience questions about race and equity.

The CDC updated its guidelines and mask wearing and now says people who are fully vaccinated don't need to wear a mask when they're outdoors, unless they're in a crowd. Plus, organizers of the recall effort against Gov. Gavin Newsom have collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber announced Monday. Also, critics cast doubt on San Diego Gas & Electric’s plan to produce carbon neutral energy by 2045, saying fossil fuel natural gas remains a big part of the utility’s portfolio. In addition, a nonprofit is helping veterans find a new purpose following their careers in the military. And, who is considered Arab American as the nation recognizes National Arab American Heritage Month for the first time on a federal level. Finally, an excerpt from the “Parker Edison Project” podcast looks at the history of radio in San Diego and how Black DJs had to go to Mexico to broadcast in the U.S.

Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin, 21, is facing the first war crimes trial since Russia invaded Ukraine. The Russian soldier could get life in prison for shooting a 62-year-old unarmed civilian in the head.

Pérez died on Friday at age 67. In a career that spanned over four decades, Pérez's meticulous pencil was behind some of the biggest comic book heroes.

It's been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed our public education system, forcing a dramatic and unprecedented shift to online learning. But some students were more impacted by this method of learning than others, among them the most vulnerable students. Students experiencing poverty, English language learners and those with special education needs faced more learning obstacles than others. What is the takeaway on the impact of distance learning on vulnerable students a year later? Find out in this episode of San Diego Conversations.

A survey found rising rates of suicidal thought, as well as significant disparities among trans youth and LGBTQ youth of color.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: testing the waters of in-person performances and events, plus some virtual and solo appointment options too, with Baseera Khan at Lux, New Village Arts at the Flower Fields, Dances to Strings, "Hype Man," wood type prints and more. And yes, the Casbah is open (sort of).

An American citizen was killed while fighting alongside the Ukrainian military, according to his family. He is believed to be the first American to be killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine.

The early days of Russia's war with Ukraine haven't gone well on the battlefield, in the global information war, or on the economic front. But Russia still has weapons it can unleash.