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A pencil, a vintage stove, even Chekov's gun. In theater, every object tells a story. Longtime prop supervisor Deb Hatch takes us behind the scenes at La Jolla Playhouse to reveal how props shape performances, define characters and bring new works to life.

First, the Imperial County board of supervisors voted to clear the way for a massive data center complex. Then, we take you to an emergency food distribution as some are already feeling the effects of new federal cuts to nutrition benefits. Also, San Diego county’s animal services department has hired a new director and deputy. And as part of our continuing coverage of America turning 250 years old this July 4th, we take a deep examination into the facts and fiction behind our nation being labeled a “melting pot.”

In an unprecedented move, the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board found two deputies were criminally negligent in the 2024 death of a man in the Vista Detention Facility.

San Diegans are over the moon as we prepare to welcome the Artemis II crew back to Earth on Friday.

Ballots for California's Gubernatorial Primary Election will be in your mailbox within weeks. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we take a closer look at some of the many candidates vying to be California's next governor.

First, we spoke with some San Diegans of Iranian descent about the ongoing war. Then, what some are calling a loophole in the oversight of the San Diego Police Department. Also, an investigation found that influential donors have donated thousands of dollars to county supervisor offices, we’ll tell you what they spent the funds on. Including, Cesar Chavez’s name will be removed from another building in the county.

For nearly 20 years, National Public Radio's "Planet Money" has been telling enlightening stories about the economy in unexpected and creative ways. Now, the team behind the popular podcast is out with a book.

First, we speak with a CalFire Captain about how last month’s heatwave started drying out plants and grass earlier than anticipated. Then, a new state campaign is sounding the alarm on high-dosage vapes and nicotine pouches. Also, we’ll tell you about three local filmmakers who are in the final days of a kickstarter to fund their independent movie

A federal judge last week struck down a central part of President Trump’s executive order that targeted federal funding for public media. On Midday Edition Monday, we hear what the ruling means to the future of public media, and explore other trends across the media landscape.

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling for reparations and declaring the transatlantic slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity." We talk about what that could mean for reparations proposals in California.