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In San Francisco, a poster seen in March urges the public to socially distance in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Health Experts Urge A Shutdown Do-Over As COVID-19 Cases Surge

A campaign led by doctors, health researchers and other health experts calls to shut down parts of the country again to get the pandemic under control.

Key Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are scrutinizing Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. agency that oversees Voice of America.

Voice Of America CEO In The Hot Seat: Democratic Lawmakers Bear Down On Pack

Two senior Democratic lawmakers are sharply questioning moves by Trump appointee Michael Pack, the CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The agency oversees the Voice of America.

A sign warning people to wear masks due to COVID-19 is placed near a beach in Del Mar, July 20, 2020.

San Diego Officials Remain Hesitant To Punish Public Health Order Violators

A gym in University Heights has stayed open for weeks in violation of the COVID-19 public health order. One citation was not enough to convince the owner to close.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long denied the allegations, saying they are politically motivated.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Is Facing Charges In 3 Corruption Cases

It's a massive blow for the longtime leader — Israel's first sitting prime minister to be indicted. He stands accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, and has denied any wrongdoing.

U.S. and British authorities are seeking the arrest of Russian national Maksim Yakubets. Authorities say Yakubets ran Evil Corp., a group of alleged cyber hackers who stole tens of millions of dollars from victims worldwide through phishing schemes.

Russian Hacking Group Evil Corp. Charged By Federal Prosecutors In Alleged Bank Fraud

Officials say Evil Corp. developed and distributed a type of malware that infected computers around the world and harvested banking credentials in order to steal some $100 million.

Katy Fallon shows off some of her new paper-based boxes and cups, Nov. 15, 2019.

Imperial Beach's New Plastic Ban Goes Live

Say goodbye to single-use plastics in Imperial Beach. Starting Friday one of the state’s strictest plastic bans goes into effect.

KPBS General Manager Tom Karlo Announces His Retirement

San Diego State University President Adela de la Torre announced today that KPBS General Manager Tom Karlo will retire after a 47-year career at the public media station. He will retire at the end of the year.

DoorDash's delivery restaurant in Redwood City, near San Francisco, is among an increasing number of "ghost kitchens" and menus that exist solely in smartphone apps.

Delivery Only: The Rise Of Restaurants With No Diners As Apps Take Orders

Restaurants without diners are popping up all over the place. "Ghost kitchens" and menus that exist solely in smartphone apps such as DoorDash and Uber Eats seek to feed diners' appetite for delivery.

An Auto Zone store was among the Minneapolis buildings looted and damaged on May 27 during the protests against police violence. Police investigators reportedly have a suspect in the vandalism that preceded the burning of the store.

Minneapolis Police Reportedly Identify Viral 'Umbrella Man' As White Supremacist

Police wrote in an affidavit that the man is a member of Hell's Angels and specifically sought to incite violence in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, according to local media reports.

Vibe Tribe Adventures is one of many groups nationwide seeking to address barriers that often keep Black women from exploring outdoor activities.

Black Women's Groups Find Health And Healing On Hikes, But Sometimes Racism, Too

A Black sisterhood of hikers in Colorado now has chapters across the U.S. and Canada, and includes other sports. "Being around nature, it's like grounding yourself," a founder says. "That is vital."

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