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The county hit a trigger with eight outbreaks in seven days, putting a set back on the San Diego’s reopening plan. Plus, the San Diego Zoo begins welcoming the public this weekend. It’s an early sign that the region's slumbering tourist economy is starting to wake up. And, organizers of a Juneteenth celebration in San Diego discuss what this holiday means to them in the wake of widespread protests against racism.

San Diego is seeing an uptick in new COVID-19 cases with health officials reporting more than 300 cases seven times in the past eight days. Plus, an officer involved shooting in downtown San Diego brings renewed scrutiny over police use of force. Also, military reservists are warning the public to not underestimate the coronavirus threat. They’re seeing rising cases in their home states after being deployed to New York to help with the pandemic. Is it time to give people who are on parole the right to vote? California voters will have a say in the matter this November. And, meet “Panca,” one of the border region’s most well-known artists who often incorporates lyrics from her favorite songs in her paintings and murals.

The passenger flight carrying Roman Protasevich, the former editor of an opposition social media channel, made an emergency landing after reports of a bomb on board. No explosives were found.

It was only a matter of a few minutes — but the rules are the rules, and organizers say Malaysia's star shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli broke them.

A new manual from California’s Department of Education gives parents and students a how-to on going back to school during a pandemic. Plus, the city council leaves the police budget intact, despite protests, while internal police investigations show that San Diego police use deadly force against people of color at a higher rate than against white people.

Scientists who want to understand what's beyond our solar system have designed an interstellar spacecraft that could go out farther and faster than the famous Voyager probes.

Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county's public health officer, reported several new community outbreaks — defined as at least three cases traced to one location — and the last seven days have seen six such outbreaks, one shy of "triggering" a setback in the county's reopening plans. Also in KPBS’ San Diego News Matters podcast: a new report from the San Diego Association of governments says compared to whites, black and hispanics in our county are four times more likely to live in areas impacted by COVID-19 and unemployment, plus more local news you need.

As people try to deal with the pain and anger triggered by the death of George Floyd, some are out protesting, others are acting out with violence and some are turning to each other to share feelings and find solidarity.

In celebration of National Dog Day, let us introduce you to our radiant pups for your enjoyment (and let's be honest — ours too!)

The COVID-19 toll in San Diego County is nearing 8,000 cases and 290 deaths as the county Board of Supervisors awaits word from state officials on when to reopen gymnasiums, hotels and cultural venues.