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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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.