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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is running for a fourth consecutive term to remain leader of the Central American country in elections that critics and U.S. officials have labeled a "sham."

Join me in a three-part tribute to film editors. Most people can name a film's director and maybe even its writer, cinematographer or composer but far fewer can name editors. But film editors can alter performances, determine pace, and affect cinematic storytelling in so many ways. To kick off this three-part series is Tatiana S. Riegel, Oscar-nominated editor of "I, Tonya."

Gov. Newsom signed a law setting a nine-member task force to come up with a plan for how the state could give reparations to Black Americans. Plus, the county is working on a Climate Action Plan that can satisfy the state and couts. Also, a 102-year-old San Diego law banning seditious language is no more. It has been disproportionately used in recent years to punish Black San Diegans. And, we break down both sides of the issue on Proposition 16, which is seeking to bring back affirmative action in California. Finally, a preview of the Italian Film Festival.

Extreme fire seasons seem to be the new normal in the American West. The spate of lightning-sparked blazes that recently blanketed California in unhealthy smoke and wildfires is just the most recent reminder. Closer to home, CalFire reported a new evacuation order for Corte Madera, south of Pine Valley on Monday afternoon.. The order followed earlier evacuation mandates for Corral Canyon off-road area, Bob Cat Meadows and Los Pinos. The U.S. Forest Service also announced the closure of many national forests due to the ongoing fire danger, including Cleveland National Forest. Plus, event workers marched today from Waterfront Park to the San Diego Convention Center with empty gear cases symbolizing the void of events this year and the impact the pandemic has brought to the events industry.

The terrible toll of California's wildfires became more evident as a mother confirmed her 16-year-old son was among those killed when an inferno tore through several hamlets in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada this week.

While much else in San Diego has been allowed to gradually reopen amid the pandemic, playgrounds appear to be closed indefinitely. They’re not part of any phased reopening plans at the local or state level.

This week San Diego County narrowly avoided more business closures and school reopening delays. The region's case rate placed us just below a threshold that would've triggered restrictions yet again.The back and forth over what can open and when has left San Diegans with many questions about reopening — and we asked you to share them with us. KPBS Health Reporter Tarryn Mento collected our audience's questions and asked infectious disease specialist Dr. Christian Ramers to reply.

San Diego County public health officials reported nearly 300 new COVID-19 infections and four deaths from the illness. Also, San Diego's "smart streetlights" were originally pitched as a way to improve transportation planning, but they quickly morphed into a tool for law enforcement. An ordinance to regulate the cameras' use is awaiting a vote from the City Council. Plus, while much else in San Diego has been allowed to gradually reopen amid the pandemic, playgrounds appear to be closed indefinitely. They’re not part of any phased reopening plans at the local or state level.

Some people who get cards this holiday season will need a smartphone to see what's inside. Hallmark is selling video greetings that make it easy to send montages of personalized videos.

NPR has identified previously undisclosed connections between the far-right anti-government group the Oath Keepers and defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.