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Schools have welcomed students back to classrooms but face a new challenge: a shortage of teachers and staff the likes of which some districts say they have never seen.

In 1977, Spong became one of the first American bishops to ordain a woman into the clergy. In 1989, he was the first to ordain an openly gay man. Spong died Sept. 12. Originally broadcast in 1996.

A La Mesa woman is in intensive care this week after being struck in the face by a rubber bullet while she was peacefully protesting the death of george floyd in front of the La Mesa Police Department over the weekend. Her family is now calling for an investigation - they want the person who fired the bullet to be charged. Law enforcement used rubber bullets along with pepper spray to respond to protestors in san diego and la mesa, prompting outraged citizens to question what are the rules for when to use these non lethal weapons. Joining us is Liz ZAY-bo,, Senior Correspondent for Kaiser Health News,

In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ workers from being fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The decision stems from several cases filed by gay and transgender employees. Plus, San Diego City Council President Georgette Gomez is defending her vote to approve the city’s budget, which did not include cuts to police funding. Also, some members of the National Guard could face discipline for refusing to deploy to respond to protests against police brutality and racial injustice. And, a grandfather from San Diego opens up to his granddaughter about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and reflects on how it compares to today’s protest movement.

Disruptions to everyday life caused by the coronavirus pandemic are putting a strain on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Some are seeking help virtually.

Each of us has our own experience of this pandemic.. It’s very personal, and the feelings about it run deep below the surface of the day to day practicalities of dealing with this new reality. San Diego’s recently appointed

More than 2,000 demonstrators marched from downtown San Diego through Hillcrest Thursday night over the death of George Floyd. We check in with a community organizer about this week’s protests in San Diego and where the movement against police violence and racial injustice goes from here. Also, a San Diego native describes the “daily grid” of what it’s like to be a black man in “America’s Finest City.” Plus, NPR’s Code-Switch podcast looks back on a decade of watching black people die in America. Plus, protests against police brutality have been taking place in the middle of a pandemic and public health officials are watching coronavirus numbers closely.

Olympic organizers say another 24 Games-related personnel have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past day. Since July 1, 193 people linked to the Games have received positive test results.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a dramatic relaxation of health standards to reopen the state. Also on KPBS’ San Diego News Matters podcast: droves of people turned out for Viejas Casino & Resort's reopening yesterday, restaurants across San Diego are preparing to open for dine-in service as soon as they get the go-ahead, the coronavirus’ silver lining and more local news you need.

The billionaire chief of Tesla and SpaceX will host the sketch-comedy show on May 8, NBC announced. Reaction on social media has been mixed.