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One week after winter storms triggered boil-water notices in Texas, more than 8.7 million people are still affected. Here, a volunteer loads food and bottled water at a mass distribution site in Del Valle, Texas.

8.7 Million People Under Boil Water Notices In Texas

The figure is a sharp drop from the weekend – but it's still roughly comparable to the entire populations of states such as Virginia or New Jersey.

Texas officials are reporting businesses are hiking up prices for food, water, and hotel rooms following a winter storm that walloped Texas this week. This is as residents wait in long lines at grocery stores and face food and water shortages.

Texas Officials Warn Of Price Gouging As State Faces Food, Water Shortages

Houston area residents are reporting exorbitant prices of food, water, and hotel rooms while the state continues to deal with shortages of essential items after a winter storm hit the state.

Facebook has promised repeatedly in recent years to address the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation on its site.

Far-Right Misinformation Is Thriving On Facebook. A New Study Shows Just How Much

Research from New York University found that far-right accounts known for spreading misinformation drive engagement at higher rates than other news sources.

California Governor Signs Law Capping Rent Increases

The law will cap rent increases at 5% each year plus inflation. The bill also bans landlords from evicting tenants without just cause.

Jennifer Doudna, Co-Founder Of CRISPR, On The Future Of Gene Editing

KPBS science and technology reporter Shalina Chatlani sat down with Jennifer Doudna to talk about the ethics of editing DNA.

San Diego Congresswoman Susan Davis Discusses Impeachment Inquiry

The Congresswoman discusses why she moved to support an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.

The Hennepin County Government Center is pictured on the third day of jury selection in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on March 11. The prosecution and defense will make their opening arguments on Monday.

Watch Live: Jury Hears Opening Arguments In Derek Chauvin Trial

The trial is starting in earnest 10 months after George Floyd's killing triggered outrage and protests against racial inequality. The highly anticipated trial is expected to last about four weeks.

Celebrity Sonnets And Speeches Focus On Shakespeare's Women

The San Diego Shakespeare Society holds its Celebrity Sonnets at 7:30 p.m., Monday at the Old Globe Theatre.

Ricardo Leon Luna, 74, lowers his mask as Doctors Delia Caudillo, right, and Monserrat Castaneda, prepare to take throat and nasal swabs as they conduct a COVID-19 test in his home in the Venustiano Carranza borough of Mexico City, on Thursday.

Mexico Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths

The milestone comes just two days after the country reported one million confirmed coronavirus infections. Mexico is only the fourth country to surpass 100,000 COVID-19 deaths.

SDSU Celebrates 50 Years Of Chicana-Chicano Studies

San Diego State University's Chicana and Chicano Studies Department was one of the first of its kind in the nation when it was established in 1969 as Mexican American studies.

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