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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.

A Texas model law was written by the head of a group that opposes climate action and takes money from fossil fuel interests. It could shift billions away from major investment firms.

The multi-instrumentalist initially came blazing onto the scene with his saxophone on the opening cut of King Crimson's first album, In the Court of the Crimson King. He died Wednesday at age 75.

On Charli XCX's Crash, the artist leans fully into a mainstream pop persona for the first time in almost a decade.

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.

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.

Last month, the Chinese player posted on social media that a former top Communist Party official had assaulted her a decade ago. She then dropped out of sight, prompting concerns for her safety.

A vocal pro-democracy website in Hong Kong shut down Wednesday after police raided its office and arrested six in a continuing crackdown on dissent.

The current St. Francois County seal, designed in 2018 by a county commissioner who says he is "not artistically inclined," was upvoted thousands of times on Reddit's "CrappyDesign" forum.

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.