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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.

"That's a world war — when Americans and Russians start shooting at one another, we're in a very different world than we've ever been in."

Maria Ressa of the Philippines is one of two journalists to have received the Nobel Peace Prize this week, highlighting a message about the need for press freedom.

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels solve family mysteries through DNA detective work, illuminating both history and their own identities.

Howard University received a second bomb threat on Tuesday — part of a recent pattern of violent threats against historically Black colleges and universities.

More than two million American children and teenagers live with a wounded or ill veteran. Many help with the veteran's care and face challenges like stress, anxiety, and social isolation.

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.