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5 Takeaways From The 1st Democratic Debate

If you're a Democratic voter, did you come away with a clear feeling of who of that first batch of 10 candidates could be president — and is best positioned to take on President Trump?

Asylum Protections, City Attorney Race, DHS Surveillance

President Trump is ending asylum protection for Central American asylum-seekers. Also, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to help future wildfire victims pay for damage, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott is campaigning for reelection, a former La Mesa Pastor is suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over its border surveillance program. And director Lulu Wang’s says her film “The Farewell” is based on an actual lie.

Farmer Ambadas Sanap, a plaid bandana around his neck and a Hindu mark of devotion on his forehead, grows tomatoes and bell peppers. He says he'd participate in the protests — except he's too busy trying to sell his crops to feed his family of 9.

India's Farmer Protests: Why Are They So Angry?

Demonstrations have been going on for months. Pop stars and climate activists have pledged support for the farmers. What sparked the movement is less glamorous: New rules for wholesale markets.

Earthquakes, Car Pollution, Hair Discrimination

A UC San Diego seismologist says the recent earthquakes are unlikely to trigger the “Big One.” Also, Ridgecrest residents reflect after back-to-back earthquakes, a UCSD doctor has resigned after inewsource raised questions about his business ties to China, what an auto pollution standard agreement between Canada and California could mean for automakers. State Senator Holly Mitchell talks about California’s new law to end hair discrimination.

Pro-Trump extremists, including Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon shaman" known for his painted face and horned hat, intended "to capture and assassinate elected officials," the Justice Department says in a new court filing. Chansley was taken into custody in Arizona.

U.S. Now Says No Direct Evidence Of 'Kill/Capture Teams' So Far In Capitol Riot

The top U.S. prosecutor for the District of Columbia cited a "disconnect" after federal prosecutors in Arizona said there was "strong evidence" that pro-Trump rioters intended to kill officials.

As healthcare professionals grapple with soaring numbers of COVID-19 sickened people around the country, they're also combatting another quick-spreading and frustrating contagion: misinformation.

COVID-19 Denial Still Rampant In Some Virus Hotspots

Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus are being hampered by the fact that many people don't believe it's real. "It's absolute garbage," said Craig Mann of Flathead County in northwest Montana.

Coronavirus FAQs: Are 3 Masks Better Than 1? Will Mouthwash Keep You Safe?

Readers are asking: Should we double up on masks for double the protection? Does gargling with mouthwash have an impact on the virus?

Mexico Says Immigration Efforts Focused On Southern Border

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says Mexico's tightening of immigration controls has focused "more than anything" on regulating entries at its southern border.

County Supervisors Weigh In On Solutions To 'Public Health Emergency'

San Diego County Supervisors took a number of steps to address what they called "a public health emergency," with a new plan to strengthen mental and behavioral health services region-wide.

Political strategist and co-founder of Black Lives Matter, Alicia Garza, with fellow activists.

Not Done: Women Remaking America

Stream now or tune in Friday, March 12, 2021 at 4 p.m. & Saturday, March 13 at 11 a.m. on KPBS 2

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