San Diego County leaders are trying to stay ahead of the novel coronavirus and declared a local and public health emergency last Friday. The move was a precaution to allow the county to tap into mutual aid assets and state and federal funds as needed. Plus, the March 2020 primary is fast approaching, KPBS looks at the races and issues in North County. Also, in a new report, the Department of Defense says climate change is a growing national security threat. And, violence against women are rising in Sonora and across Mexico. Women there are joining a movement demanding action from the government. In addition, KPBS Only Here podcast takes a look at the mural along the border that is broadcasting voices of “Dreamers,” children who were brought into the U.S. illegally. Finally, travel writer Pico Iyer explores aging and death in new book “Autumn Light.”