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Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, is pictured on Sept. 9 on Capitol Hill. Collins says a vaccine would not be approved for emergency use before late November at the earliest.

NIH Director 'Guardedly Optimistic' About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval By End Of 2020

But Dr. Francis Collins says it's unlikely a vaccine will be approved before late November. He also urges people to trust health experts like Anthony Fauci who "don't really have an ax to grind."

President Barack Obama's Twitter page was hacked on Wednesday as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam.

Twitter Attack Underscores Broad Cyber Risks Still Facing U.S. Elections

Adversaries have exploited Twitter from the bottom up and the outside in. Now the case has been proven that it also can be seized from the inside out with implications for the fall election.

UCSD Researcher: 'Bee Safe' Label May Not Live Up To Promise And More Local News

San Diego News Matters is KPBS' weekday news podcast. KPBS covers politics, education, health, environment, the border and more on podcast, radio (89.5FM), TV and online at kpbs.org.

Newsom Says El Salvador Trip A Counter To Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom visit comes as President Donald Trump moves to cut millions of dollars in U.S. aid to El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala and demands those three nations and Mexico do more to stop migrants from entering the United States.

What A Disappearing Yosemite Glacier Tells Us About Climate Change

Even longtime Californians might be surprised to learn of modern-day glaciers in the state. But the fact is remnants of the Lyell Glacier, in Yosemite National Park, are about to disappear. GUEST: Daniel Duane, reporter, California Sunday Magazine

Activists Rallying For Protected Bike Lanes In North Park

A group of cyclists is pushing for the city to redesign a portion of 30th Street in North Park with protected bike lanes. The father behind the campaign says it's a test of the city's commitment to climate action. GUEST: Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS news.

A "for rent" sign is pictured in San Diego, Sept. 17, 2020.

Gov. Newsom Signs Law Extending Eviction Protections

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that extends eviction protections through the end of June. Newsom signed the law on Friday, one day after it was approved by the state Legislature.

Opioid Class Trains Workers To Protect Themselves From Deadly Fentanyl Exposure And More Local News

San Diego News Matters is KPBS' weekday news podcast. KPBS covers politics, education, health, environment, the border and more on podcast, radio (89.5FM), TV and online at kpbs.org.

Emergency personnel treat Aaron Danielson in Portland, Ore., Aug. 29. The man suspected of killing Danielson, Michael Reinoehl, was killed by law enforcement agents as they attempted to arrest him Thursday night.

Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Portland Right-Wing Protester Killed By Law Enforcement

Michael Reinoehl's death came as VICE News aired an interview in which he said he shot a Patriot Prayer supporter in what he believed was self defense.

Activists Rallying For Protected Bike Lanes In North Park And More Local News

San Diego News Matters is KPBS' weekday news podcast. KPBS covers politics, education, health, environment, the border and more on podcast, radio (89.5FM), TV and online at kpbs.org.

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