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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.

New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen says there's been an exodus from Russia in the last week and a half: "It's a sudden and drastic descent into a sense of having no country."

Canadian truckers protesting a COVID vaccine mandate are blocking traffic on the busiest international crossing in North America, which may have major supply chain implications for Canada and the U.S.

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 children were still clutching their flowers as they sat in custody. Police reportedly threatened mothers with losing their parental rights.

Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was one of two journalists to win last year's Nobel Peace Prize. He sold his to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch now with the PBS App. The film shows how Martin Luther King, Jr and Coretta Scott met in 1952, fell in love, dreamed a new world together, and resolved to dedicate their union to the civil rights movement. No matter what the cost.

Officials are activating field hospitals across California, including a 200-bed facility in Escondido. We’re heading for disaster, the governor said on Wednesday, if people don't protect themselves this Christmas, a surge on top of a surge on top of a surge. Plus: ACLU of San Diego is working to get more data about COVID-19 cases in county jails, a drag queen fights to keep the art alive through the pandemic and more local news you need.

A former La Mesa police officer is facing a felony charge for filing a false report in connection with the arrest of Black man near the Grossmont trolley station. Also, Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is supporting a recall of Governor Gavin Newsom and officially preparing to run for Governor. Plus, we’ll hear from San Diego’s Shirley Weber on her agenda as Secretary of State.

The legislation extending aid to the unemployed, providing money for vaccine distribution and a round of $600 stimulus checks was attached to an annual government funding bill that tacked on other items.