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Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with KPBS Passport! Radio host Joe Madison receives startling family news, and series host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. learns his own DNA story. Also features the FINDING YOUR ROOTS: The Seedlings STEM Camp, with science and history inspiring the next generation.

More than 1,800 cases have been reported at these facilities from March through mid-December, with hundreds reported in just the past few weeks, according to San Diego County community outbreak records obtained by KPBS.

2021 SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 11-12 MOVES TO NEW NORTH SAN DIEGO LOCATION The popular San Diego Tradition to Showcase the Regions Top Selling Artists in this Annual Juried Art Show San Diego, Calif. (February 12, 2021) – The 2021 San Diego Festival of the Arts (www.sdfestivalarts.org) will celebrate its 35th show by relocating to the San Diego Surf Park in North San Diego, formerly the Del Mar polo fields, on Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12. The new location is ideally situated with easy freeway access and with plenty of available parking. This prestigious juried festival will showcase stunning works of painting, sculpture, photography, glass, jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber, and mixed media from nearly 175 world-renowned artists. Ticket sales (starting at $12), a silent auction, and a wine and beer garden all benefit adults and children with disabilities. The San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation, Inc., through this primary fundraiser, has raised more than $2.6 million for this cause since 1987. Beyond the incredible selection of art on display available for purchase, guests will once again enjoy world-class live music and entertainment both days, a selection of outdoor lawn games, and a variety of cuisine options for every palate, from gourmet wood-fired pizza to BBQ and more. SDFA is owned by the San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501c (3) organization, in partnership with San Diego Magazine. For more information, visit www.sdfestivalofthearts.org or follow us on Facebook.

COVID-19 cases are surging in San Diego County jails, prisons and detention centers, according to community outbreak records obtained by KPBS. Plus: President Donald Trump pardons former Repubican Rep. Duncan Hunter, Gov. Gavin Newsom picks for Secretary of State and U.S. Senate seat and more local and state news.

Though more Republican-held seats are up for grabs in November, Democratic struggles mean the GOP has improved its likelihood to take control of the Senate. Here are the key contests to watch.

The Times acquired the simple word guessing game for an undisclosed price in the low-seven figures. The paper already maintains its own set of games.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach resisted implementing any immediate changes despite speaking of concerns for minor athletes like Valieva.

Grocery stores provide healthy foods, create jobs and offer a place for community connection. "We started calling them front-line and essential workers for a reason," says one food access advocate.

The pandemic got more people riding bikes, but the number of cyclists hit and killed by cars is rising at an alarming rate. "We're buying materials for ghost bikes in bulk," one cycling advocate says.

KPBS Health Reporter Tarryn Mento asked the leader of Sharp HealthCare how they’re balancing resources amid demand. She spoke with Sharp’s Chief Operating Officer Brett McClain.