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All the biggest media companies are chasing viewer tastes more intensely than ever, focusing on their streaming platforms as consumers create an increasingly personalized, fractured media diet.

We All Count, the federally required point-in-time count of San Diego County's homeless population, will be conducted Thursday.

California became the third state to declare a public health emergency as the state records its first death caused by the coronavirus as well as a slew of new cases. Plus, San Diego Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez is introducing an amendment to California’s new labor law known as AB5 after complaints from certain freelance journalists, writers and musicians who say the law is hurting their livelihood. Also, a San Diego child may be the only one in the world with this rare form of a metabolic disease. And, Sen. Bernie Sanders has made a big effort to reach out to Latino voters in California and it may have paid off for him on Super Tuesday. In addition, this weekend visitors will have the chance to discover some of the city’s newest, never-before-seen buildings, in addition to historic landmarks throughout the city. Finally, San Diego’s friendlier comic convention returns for the eighth year this weekend. We have a preview.

President Biden revokes Trump-era executive orders against TikTok and WeChat, but national security experts say the scrutiny of the apps will continue despite the reset in relations.

A major natural gas pipeline project is about to get underway in San Diego County. Environmental groups are furious, saying the project goes against the state’s goal of moving away from fossil fuels. Plus, violent crime has been on the rise in Sonora, Mexico, how are the police there handling the violence? And, the Academy Awards is this Sunday, KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando and Moviewallas’ Yazdi Pithavala talk about their 2020 Oscar predictions.

It looked for a while as if the contest for San Diego mayor would not have a well-known Republican in the race. But just before the filing deadline, Councilman Scott Sherman, who represents District 7, decided to run.

Diane Moss, Managing Director of Project New Village, who oversees Mt. Hope Community Garden, spoke with Midday Edition's Jade Hindmon about the vision to turn the area into a hub for good food.

A second person was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, in San Diego. The first and second patients were on different flights and quarantined at different facilities at MCAS Miramar. Plus, San Diego rapper “Tiny Doo” and another man were awarded nearly $1.5 million in a wrongful arrest lawsuit. And, the new Common Sense Party is actively recruiting members, but experts say the way it is doing so raises ethical and legal issues. Also, the city of San Diego named its first poet laureate, Ron Salisbury, who will produce original works inspired by and in response to San Diego. Finally, this week, UC San Diego is hosting “Changing Tides II — A Telematic Translocational Concert.” KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with a pair of professor-musicians to explain what audiences can expect from this free multimedia event.

Many charged in the Capitol riot mentioned antifa in relation to the attack, describing the anti-fascist movement as an enemy and refuting the baseless claim that Trump supporters weren't involved.

He is trying to head off another coronavirus outbreak like the one that killed 28 inmates and a correctional officer at San Quentin State Prison last year. The prison guard’s union said it may appeal the mandate.