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There was no March Madness for the SDSU Aztecs, no NBA finals for the Golden State Warriors. Major League Baseball says it will play fewer than half the games of a normal season starting in late July. Football season is increasingly doubtful, as is the season for that other contact sport, hockey. The reason is, of course, COVID-19, and the fallout from the lack of sports — professional, collegiate and prep — extends far and wide.

Packed and peaceful demonstrations, marches and other events to protest racism and inequality in the justice system and police brutality against people of color happened across the county over the weekend. Also on KPBS’ San Diego News Matters Podcast: While the rest of the country begins to open up, the Navy continues to update its own response to the coronavirus and more local news you need.

Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya told reporters that she was pleading for help from Japanese police at the airport and will not return home to Belarus.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer and police Chief David Nisleit announced two new policies designed to address community concerns about excessive use of force by the San Diego Police Department. Also: San Diego County public health authorities reported 332 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday — a new daily high — and six deaths, raising the county totals to 11,626 cases and 347 deaths and more local news you need.

Paul Rusesabagina has been a critic of President Paul Kagame, who has now led Rwanda for more than 20 years. Rusesabagina was arrested under circumstances that have been described as a kidnapping.

Today on San Diego News Matters: Protesters gathered outside of One America News Network on Saturday. A new study shows asymptomatic coronavirus patients can still face organ damage. Also, cities across California are on track to lose an estimated $7 billion in tax revenues because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while no city is immune to the economic crisis, some are in a much better position than others.

The 33rd season of the controversial reality show will debut with four episodes, followed by a new episode every week on Fridays.

The threats wildfires pose to life, property and health and the challenges inherent in emergency evacuations are compounded by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Supreme Court didn't say Trump can't end the program, just that his administration went about it the wrong way. Now, his administration will have to decide whether to keep it or dismantle it another way.

New San Diego-based documentary on hospice and the impact of AIDS on the gay rights movement