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A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.

Come see us on Sunday, February 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a Cupid’s Valentine’s Day Market. We will be at Mission Valley Center by Nordstrom Rack to Novo Brewery. Grab the perfect gift for that special someone in your life! We will have door prizes for the first 100 adults in line at the start of the market and hourly raffles! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cupids-valentines-day-market-tickets-1142265590129

Asian grocery stores are a lifeline to the communities they serve. But store owners say the prospect of sweeping tariffs are threatening their ability to stock up on goods and keep prices affordable.

"The business activities of our investors and the rights of our nationals must not be unjustly infringed," a foreign ministry spokesman said after about 300 South Koreans were detained.

San Diego Miramar College welcomed 43 students into its new baccalaureate degree in Public Safety Management, making the institutions the latest two-year college to offer a four-year degree in California.

Fans of fireworks may face higher prices this Fourth of July. That's because most fireworks are made in China and importers now have to pay tariffs of at least 30%.

The business sector has tried to avoid criticizing Trump in public and welcomed his vows of lower taxes and deregulation, but the market sell-off appears to have loosened more tongues on Wall Street.

Join us for the KPBS Producers Club Newsroom Roundtable on Thursday May 15, 2025 at 6pm at The KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex! Gain a deeper understanding of how news stories are crafted and the challenges our journalists face in the current media landscape. Go beyond the headlines and engage in a lively conversation about the stories that matter most to San Diego and how they are shared by the KPBS news team. KPBS Managing Editor Vinnee Tong will moderate the discussion with Racial and Social Equity Reporter Katie Hyson, Public Matters Editor Claire Trageser and Investigative Reporter Scott Rodd. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of insights and behind-the-scenes stories from these valued members of the KPBS news team. **For KPBS Producers Club members only. You can click here to learn more information about KPBS Producers Club**

Seattle, along with other cities, is struggling to balance the need for more housing with the preservation and growth of trees that help address the impacts of climate change.

Alexandria's Mayor Alyia Gaskins discusses how a "housing first" approach has helped her city — and why President Trump's executive order on homelessness could hurt efforts to house people.