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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.

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.

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

Fewer than 20 percent of veterans suffer from PTSD, but most Americans think the disorder is far more common.

An NPR investigation found that student borrowers were prematurely rejected under the revamped Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Education Department has promised a fix.

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

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Arash Azizzada, a Los Angeles based local organizer in the Afghan-American community that is helping Afghans escape after the country came under Taliban control.

Roundtable returns from hiatus to discuss the two major stories driving our coverage. A KPBS investigation looks into the use of force by local police, residents of Southeast San Diego describe their interactions with law enforcement, and more places reopen in San Diego county as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

The school board wants a full reopening with more staff and smaller class sizes, but the state and federal governments haven’t yet guaranteed that there will be money to pay for it all.