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Ex-California Rep. Duncan Hunter Gets 11 Months In Prison And More Local News

The former congressman is sentenced after he was charged with 60 criminal counts of corrupt use of campaign donations. Plus, KPBS explains how you “flatten the curve” and why it’s important to fighting COVID-19. And San Diego groups mobilize to help get food and assistance to neighborhood residents who are stranded due to the virus.

It's not a known side-effect, but some people are experiencing changes to their menstrual cycles after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The reports have led some researchers to take a closer look at the possible connection.

Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To Study

Some people have reported getting a lighter or heavier period after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Cause for concern? Doctors say no. Could it be a temporary side-effect? That's harder to determine.

San Diego Outlines Plan To Help Homeless During Coronavirus Outbreak, US-Mexico Border Partially Shutdown, What The Film ‘Contagion’ Can Teach Us About Pandemics

The city of San Diego announced it will use Golden Hall and the Convention Center to shelter homeless people and help stem the spread of the coronavirus. Plus, the U.S.-Mexico border has been shut down to nonessential traffic. But most people with valid reasons can still cross. And, a UC San Diego epidemiologist is using the film “Contagion” to teach medical students about pandemics.

Former U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Michael Pack contracted with a private law firm to investigate his own staff, a task usually done by government specialists.

Trump Appointee At VOA Parent Paid Law Firm Millions To Investigate His Own Staff

Trump appointee Michael Pack hoped to fire top executives who challenged him at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. When he couldn't, Pack paid a high-profile law firm millions to investigate them.

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen, pictured in 2014 when he was superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. On Wednesday he resigned as president of the University of South Carolina.

University Of South Carolina President Resigns After Plagiarizing Part Of Speech

The crowd gasped when Robert Caslen, a former Army flag officer, called the graduating students "the newest alumni from the University of California." But his bungled speech didn't stop there.

Open up any social media app on your phone and you'll see it: links to COVID-19 information from trustworthy sources. Here, a Twitter screen reads, "No, 5G isn't causing coronavirus."

WHO Is Fighting False COVID Info On Social Media. How's That Going?

A year ago, the World Health Organization declared war on misinformation by partnering with Big Tech, from Facebook to Twitter to ... Uber. They're sending out public health messages. Who's tuning in?

San Diego Union-Tribune Endorses Pete Buttigieg

After contests in three states, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is the front runner in the race to be the Democratic nominee for president. But, The San Diego Union-Tribune's editorial board is recommending the country go in a different direction.

An Nguyen sits for a portrait at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Nguyen had just turned four when his father died in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.

They Don't Remember Their Parents Dying On 9/11. But They'll Never Forget

Many children of 9/11 victims were too young to remember their parents who died. They've grown up living with the tension between having a personal connection to the day but few, if any memories.

Gloria Headed For San Diego Mayor Runoff; Sherman, Bry Battling For Second Spot

State Assemblyman Todd Gloria has a double-digit lead over San Diego City Council members Scott Sherman and Barbara Bry.

Incumbent Republican Kristin Gaspar Holds Large Lead In Third District County Supervisor Race

Gaspar is racing ahead to November with a large lead over her Democratic contenders, with the second-place candidate and Gaspar's eventual general election opponent just ahead of third.

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