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The San Diego Police Department Friday released video footage from uniform-worn cameras worn by two officers who tackled and repeatedly punched a homeless Black man last week while taking him into custody on a La Jolla thoroughfare.

With the death toll nearing 200 and thousands more civilians left homeless, the United Nations is pushing for a cease-fire.

Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan face charges of attempted kidnapping and hate crimes in the death of Arbery, a Black man gunned down while on a run last year.

Unlike alcohol, California doesn’t have a legal limit for drugged driving. So it’s up to drug recognition experts. But how do they evaluate someone they think may be under the influence? Hear the last story in KPBS’s five-part series: “High Hopes: California's Pot Experiment.” Plus, Jingle Bells, Silent Night and Joy to the World. Find out how these songs are helping veterans with lung disease get better. And meet Jonathan Hunt, librarian for the San Diego County Office of Education. He’s going to share his top 12 kids books of 2019. He says younger audiences have become more willing to address difficult topics.

The government reports highlight methamphetamine’s continued grip on the region at a time when the opioid crisis is the nationwide focus.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.

A Washington Post report details misleading public information over the course of the war in Afghanistan, San Diego has a stark racial gap when it comes to arrests and drug prosecutions, and the new religious themed Legacy International Center opens in Mission Valley.

After the president’s defense rested, the impeachment trial has shifted to questions from senators with former national security advisor John Bolton’s book adding a new wrinkle to the GOP’s hopes of ending the trial with a quick acquittal. Plus, community activist Tasha Williamson talks to Midday Edition about why she wants to become the next mayor of San Diego. Also, San Diegans will go to the polls to decide whether to approve a hotel tax increase to pay for the Convention Center’s expansion, along with homeless services and road repairs. And, in the District 1 San Diego County Board of Supervisors race, cross border pollution and equity are the top issues for candidates. Finally, the San Diego Black Film Festival opens Wednesday.

Hindu pilgrims are traveling to bathe in the Ganges River to wipe out their sins.

The city's annual Climate Action Plan report shows the city is ahead of schedule in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But while the overall picture appears good, some areas have seen little to no progress.