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San Diego researchers and environmentalists are taking a close look at a pocket habitat that may become an important tool as the climate changes.

The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 to support alleged Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. The group says the funds support defendants, but families have raised concerns about transparency.

A fundamental part of maintaining our democracy is for citizens to have faith in it. That has been eroding among sections of the public. Last week, KPBS conducted a community forum on the subject: “Keeping Our Democracy: What Now?” The discussion touches on the subjects of inclusion and the obstacles to building trust in our system.

Instead of selling tickets to the general public, organizers announced Monday that they would invite groups of spectators to attend the games in person.

Mayor-Elect Todd Gloria, who takes office this coming Thursday, talked with KPBS's Maureen Cavanaugh about what actions he might take and what aid he might be able to offer as the pandemic continues and San Diego faces another lockdown.

Russia's attack on Ukraine has splintered personal relationships. Ukrainians are angry with family and friends who live in Russia, wrestling with just how average Russians could support the war.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a sweeping new coronavirus order Thursday that will trigger business shutdowns and limits on people's movement. Lockdowns will be orderdered based on hospital intensive care unit capacity in different regions of the state. Plus: gusty winds start fires and precautionary power shutoffs, a San Diego church pushes back against county health officials and more of the local news you need.

Rep. Scott Peters, D-San Diego talks about the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. Plus, San Diego received its first deliveries of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Next, county records of community outbreaks obtained by KPBS show that at least 638 COVID-19 cases from late June through mid-December have been linked to seven area tribal casinos. Also, the pandemic deprived many artists of their livelihoods, but this drag queen is finding ways to keep her art alive. Additionally, on the final episode of season three of the “Rad Scientist” podcast, how to retain underrepresented minority students so that STEM education is more equitable for all. Finally, the lessons San Diego Opera learned throughout the pandemic.

For migrants traveling north to the U.S.-Mexico border from countries like Chile and Brazil, the trip has become virtually impossible without two things — a smuggler and social media.

It will be the first chance for public comment on the new Commission on Police Practices, which city voters approved in the Nov. 3 election.