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San Diego Removed From State Watch List; Schools Could Open Sept. 1

San Diego County has officially been removed from the state's COVID-19 monitoring list, setting in motion a 14-day countdown that could see K-12 students back in the classroom as soon as Sept. 1.

Tanya Aguiñiga worked with indigenous communities in Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico and in Alaska, but always felt drawn back to the border.

Artists win awards for highlighting life on the border and reclaiming African art

Tanya Aguiñiga's art explores what happens to people when they cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Sanford Biggers' works challenge the 'black-washing' of African history.

Reopening Elementary Schools Carries Less COVID-19 Risk Than High Schools — But That Doesn't Guarantee Safety

The problem vexing parents, students and teachers across America has been solved by an East County school: How to reopen in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Kristin Taketa, education reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, discusses the first day at Christian Unified East elementary school a private school in El Cajon.

Roman Dobrokhotov, chief editor of <em>The Insider,</em> walks surrounded by police and journalists, in Moscow on Wednesday. Police raided his home after the<em> </em>investigative news organization was designated as a "foreign agent." Last week, it became the 16th media outlet to be added to the Russian Justice Ministry's foreign agents list.

Russia's 'Foreign Agent' Law Targets Journalists, Activists, Even Ordinary Citizens

The recently expanded law says that freelance journalists, YouTube bloggers and practically anyone else who receives money from abroad and voices a political opinion can be considered a foreign agent.

Poway Unified Addresses Allegations Of Racism Posted On Social Media

In the wake of hundreds of student testimonies, the school board passed a resolution on Thursday to reform hiring practices and curriculum.

KPBS Film Looks at Post-incarceration Life for Women

Two aspiring women and scholars navigate parole, raising children, and self-healing to find acceptance, sisterhood, and hope for a new life in “Rebound,” a moving film debuting on KPBS on September 30 at 9 pm.

Left to right: Sha'Carri Richardson and Kamila Valieva

Sha'Carri Richardson sees a double standard in allowing Kamila Valieva to compete

"The only difference I see is I'm a black young lady," U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson said, after the Russian figure skater is allowed to compete at the Olympics despite a failed drug test.

In this Nov. 17, 2016 photo, Chris Kempczinski, then-incoming president of McDonald's USA, speaks at a McDonald's restaurant in New York's Tribeca neighborhood. Kempczinski is under fire for comments he made in a text message to the Chicago mayor.

McDonald's CEO apologizes after saying 2 slain children were failed by their parents

Chris Kempczinski held a town hall with employees on Monday after reports revealed he messaged Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and appeared to blame the death of two shooting victims on their parents.

Want to find an affordable college? There's a website for that

The U.S. Department of Education has updated its College Scorecard — a trove of college-based performance data meant to help prospective students choose the best school for them.

Rep. Paul Gosar, R-AZ, pictured during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on July 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Critics are slamming him for tweeting an edited anime video depicting violence against Democrats including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Biden.

Rep. Paul Gosar shared an anime video of himself killing AOC. This was her response

The video shows Gosar's character killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword and brandishing weapons at President Biden. Twitter says it violates its hateful conduct rules but has left it up.

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