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Diversionary Theatre is the third oldest LGBTQ theatre in the U.S. But as with other live theaters it has had to close its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic and will be offering two events online.

California kids could return to their classrooms as soon as late July, though likely with some noticeable changes. Also on the San Diego News Matters podcast: annual homeless point-in-time count shows drop in unsheltered people, public transit passengers in San Diego County will be required to cover their nose and mouth on buses and trolleys starting Friday and more local news you need.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's trustees' earlier refusal to take up her case inspired a bruising national debate over race, journalism and academic freedom.

The teacher's union has agreed to the San Diego Unified School District's plan for distance learning for all students for the remainder of the school year because of COVID-19. The plan, which the district begins implementing this week, is flexible and contains some unusual features.

La Jolla Playhouse's WOW or Without Walls Festival highlights site specific work. Now that everyone is sheltering at home the festival has gone online. The Playhouse's artistic director Christopher Ashley explains how the theater is putting content online.

The International Olympic Committee cut short its probe following the unexpected death of the shot-putter's mother on Tuesday. She died just two days after watching her daughter win a silver medal.

The blood test detects who may have been infected, without experiencing any symptoms, and recovered from COVID-19.

Neighborhood parks in San Diego are set to partially reopen on Tuesday, a month after the coronavirus pandemic forced their closure. Playgrounds, beaches and regional parks will remain closed for now.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined Midday Edition to discuss the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic including the partial reopening of local beaches and city budget woes. Also, this weekend a man was spotted wearing a Klan-style hood inside a Santee grocery store, raising concerns from public officials as well as residents. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident. Plus, email records show county officials knew about mental health lapses at a hotel the county is using to shelter homeless people experiencing coronavirus symptoms. And, too much time together could cause friction between couples in quarantine and there’s a nonprofit that’s trying to help.

The family of an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military arrived safely in Houston earlier in June. Their father was killed by the Taliban while they waited more than 10 years for a special visa.