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A content creator on TikTok holds a protest sign outside the Supreme Court building on Jan. 10 in Washington, D.C.

With TikTok's future uncertain, creators ponder life without the app

Barring a last minute sale by its Chinese parent company, TikTok could soon go dark in the U.S. Now, creators on the Chinese-owned platform pay tribute to it — and talk about what's next.

Mechanic Alex Esparza works on a vehicle at Van Ness Auto Repair in Fresno, on Sept. 13, 2022.

Legisladores de California buscan arreglar la ley de vehículos defectuosos nuevamente

Los legisladores se apresuran a arreglar los controvertidos cambios del año pasado a la ley de autos defectuosos o 'ley limón' de California, que según los críticos debilitaron las protecciones para los compradores de automóviles.

Employees at the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, have been given deferred resignation offers as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to shrink the federal government. CISA plays a key role in defending critical U.S. infrastructure.

CISA staffers offered deferred resignations, extending broader cybersecurity fears

Staff at the key cybersecurity agency were initially excluded from government efforts to leave their jobs, but then on Wednesday they were given deferred resignation offers with just hours to decide.

Two students walk through the hallways of the main building at Sherwood Elementary School in Salinas on Feb. 11, 2025.

‘Con temor de ir a la escuela’: el miedo se apodera de las familias inmigrantes en la zona central de California

Las amenazas de deportación han causado ansiedad entre los inmigrantes, pero las escuelas en el Valle de Salinas están ayudando a consolar a los niños y aliviar los temores de los padres.

California US Senate race explainer

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for the California U.S. Senate race.

Families buy more sugary cereal if advertising targets kids, not adults

One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls. A new study shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at kids under 12.

Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow

Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria at the San Ysidro pedestrian border crossing. San Ysidro. Nov. 8, 2021.

Gloria's homeless shelter record marked by more tents, fewer beds as election draws near

Much of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s shelter achievements are propped up on short-term deals that are set to expire.

Escondido police department car. Aug. 12, 2024.

Local faith leaders turn to Escondido Police for clarity during federal immigration operations

Some North County pastors said their congregations are becoming nervous and fearful about immigration enforcement. Tuesday, they turned to police for guidance on responding to those fears.

US House races explainer

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for U.S. House of Representatives races.

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