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Poets laureate and other literary luminaries from all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico recommend quintessential reads that illuminate where they live.

A UC San Diego infectious disease modeler says the question is not whether the COVID-19 variant first reported in the UK will become the dominant strain here, it’s when. Plus, according to a report, La Mesa police officers lacked training, communication, leadership and policies that would have likely deescalated the protest-turned-riot in May 2020. Then, contractors and government workers building the border wall along America’s southwest border must stop all work, after President Biden ordered a halt. And advocates for the homeless say Gavin Newsom deserves credit for his early actions as governor, but he needs to do much more to address the scale of the problem. Then, making history, the first 60 women will go through boot camp in San Diego for the first time at MCRD, part of a Congressionally-mandated change. Finally, a school in Los Angeles is making space for students to take on leadership roles and create the change they want to see.

Russian forces are shelling Ukraine’s second-largest city, rocking a residential neighborhood, and closing in on the capital, Kyiv, in a 17-mile convoy of hundreds of tanks and other vehicles.

Ron Lieber is the New York Times “Your Money” columnist. He joined KPBS Midday Edition on Monday to break down how the stimulus bill will impact your finances.

The possible suspect is believed to be among the three people who survived the fire and were in severe condition, police said.

With Kamila Valieva seizing the top spot, 25 skaters advance to the next segment. Normally, only the top 24 move on from the short program. But these Games aren't normal.

Human rights advocates have decried the accusations as "baseless" and say the trial is meant to sideline political opponents of Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has been in power for more than 30 years.

A reflection on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how the Civil Rights Movement shapes today. And, a new Union-Tribune column by Charles Clark will focus on San Diego's diverse identities and values. Plus, Scripps Health is dealing with the onslaught of COVID-19 cases. CEO Chris Van Gorder talks about the availability of ICU beds and ECMO machines. Next, what San Diego climate leaders have to say about President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to address the existential threat of climate change. Finally, a remembrance of San Diego blues legend Tomcat Courtney who died Jan. 11 at age 91.

The league board's decision comes after the British government sanctioned the Russian businessman, who has ties to President Vladimir Putin.

Thousands turned out in cities across Russia this weekend to protest the war in Ukraine, risking arrest in a country where such demonstrations are illegal. Some were reportedly subjected to torture.