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City officials in Oceanside described their drinking water as consistently "high-quality, safe and reliable" Wednesday in the hope of reassuring residents after a lawn care company ranked Oceanside's water at 198 out of 200 cities nationwide.

Earlier this year, California legislators banned the use of private detention facilities in the state. But Immigration and Customs Enforcement is trying to extend contracts for four facilities, including one in Otay Mesa, before the law takes effect. Plus, two more flu deaths have been reported in San Diego County, bringing the season’s confirmed death toll to five. And, Mission Valley will be a bit less congested from now on thanks to a $40 million construction project that adds lanes to the Friars Road and state Route 163 interchange. Also ahead on today’s podcast, a one-on-one interview with City Council President Georgette Gomez. She’s now running for Congress, so what does that mean for District 9 and City Heights?

John Matze, Parler's chief executive, was ousted just as the company struggles to find a way back online, with Big Tech companies cracking down on the site after the riot at the Capitol.

San Diego is considering creating a "cannabis equity program" in an effort to help people of color share in the profits of legalized marijuana. Hear more as part of our weeklong series “High Hopes: California's Pot Experiment.” Plus, as meth deaths surge in the county, how are we treating meth addiction? Learn about a new treatment option coming to a local health center. And, striking for better pay and increased mental health services for patients, Kaiser workers across the state are walking the picket lines this week. Hear why caregivers are continuing their fight in San Diego.

The University of Miami Health System charged truck driver José Mendoza six times what Medicare would pay for an overnight test. He got trapped by his high-deductible health plan and sky-high billing.

For the second straight year, the communal arts festival isn't happening because of the pandemic. But the community that hosts the pilgrimage doesn't mind.

A Seattle judge on Monday ruled that Ethan Nordean could be released on bond but halted the decision, so the Justice Department could appeal. Nordean will stay in custody by order of another judge.

Misinformation about the coronavirus has been catching on easily in Lebanon, where sectarian rivalries leave groups searching for answers that back their world view.

Three suspects face charges of robbery and attempted murder, while two others were deemed accessories to the initial crime. One was the woman who said she found the dogs after the February theft.

San Diego researchers are working to revive the northern white rhino before it goes extinct. An answer is possible, if efforts in the lab pay off. Plus, school meals are a lifeline for thousands of students in the county. Find out how local schools and charities are making sure students stay fed during the holidays. And, the U.S. Census Bureau is hiring. It's gearing up to bring on thousands of people in San Diego. This is the latest step toward improving participation in a region declared hard to count.