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Violent acts of insurrection like the U.S. Capitol mob have been incubating in the western U.S. for years, where self-described "patriots" have led armed uprisings, often with few legal consequences.

A recent grand jury report finds San Diego's enforcement of electric scooter laws is lax and riders routinely violate traffic laws. The city is pushing back on the findings. Plus, the city of San Diego says street crews are filling potholes at a record pace but the problem remains massive and expensive. Also on the podcast, the Department of Veterans Affairs is training clergy members around the country to look for signs of psychological disorders and other issues among veterans in their congregations. And, California's wildfire season has been relatively calm this year, but Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't taking it for granted. He signed a batch of bills Wednesday to improve wildfire prevention, response and recovery.

Actor John Leguizamo co-wrote "Kiss My Aztec!," a musical that uses humor to tell the story of a group of Aztecs who are leading the resistance against Spanish invaders in the 16th century.

False claims that blame left-wing activists for wildfires in Oregon have spread on social media. To stop the rumors, some experts say platforms should take inspiration from the stock market.

Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.

Rep. Cheney, third-ranking member of House Republican leadership, was censured by her state party for acting in opposition to the former president.

Advocates are battling the mental health stigma with this week's National Mental Illness Awareness. In San Diego, a temporary mural brings awareness to the issue but changing the negative perception hinges on more than just education. Plus, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear SDG&E’s appeal to pass on the $379 million in costs related to the 2007 fires that razed parts of San Diego County through to customers. Also on today’s podcast, the city of Del Mar and the California Coastal Commission are set to lock horns next week over how the city will deal with rising sea levels. And, as the war in Vietnam dragged on for years, the wives of American POWs were faced with a choice. Hear how their decision to go public became a national movement.

San Diego Unified High School District's misconduct records raise questions. A controversial vaccination bill heads to Gov. Newsom's desk. Will the weight of injuries to NFL players change the course of the game.

The Justice Department's proposal would hold Facebook and Twitter more accountable for users' posts. One critic says the Trump administration is "trying to work the refs ahead of the election."

California had a busy legislative year with the passage of several controversial bills from one meant to protect workers to another tightening the process for vaccine exemptions. Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins talks to Midday to reflect on this year’s session. Also, climate change is expected to displace as many as 140 million people by 2050. And, for many in Hollywood, the U.S.-Mexico border serves only as background for gritty crime dramas, but locally, filmmakers are trying to tell a wider array of stories.