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The Smithsonian is closing its seven museums and the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. because of the recent spike in COVID cases. Other cultural institutions also announced closures.

In the weeks leading to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, experts said cyberwar could be imminent. It turns out, cyberattacks and information campaigns have played a subtle, nuanced role in the conflict.

Russia promised to scale back its attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kiev. The Pentagon isn't so sure the Russians will stop its attacks on the city and says only a small number of troops have moved north.

Encore Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 at 3 p.m. on KPBS 2.

California’s task force on reparations voted to limit state compensation to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people.

Serving Seniors will kick off its second half-century of service to San Diego’s low-income and homeless seniors in style with a celebratory concert featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitar legend Don Felder. Felder, formerly of The Eagles, with a legacy as one of the most innovative riff-generating songwriters of the modern rock era, released his first new solo album in seven years in April 2019. Titled "American Rock ’N’ Roll" it showcases Felder’s versatile artistic talents, consisting of 11 high-energy rockers mixed with touching, thoughtful ballads. However, Felder’s plans for touring were put on hold due to the pandemic. Tickets are available now for this private concert and benefit at the Serving Seniors website. The concert takes place on Saturday, October 2, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis, San Diego Marina. Get tickets here! Individual ticket: $375 Become a sponsor today! Click here. Table Sponsor (10 included): $3,500 Bronze Sponsor (10 included): $5,000 Presenting Sponsorship (20 included): $100,000 Platinum Sponsorship (20 included): $50,000 Gold Sponsorship (10 included): $25,000 Silver Sponsorship (10 included): $10,000 Registration opens: Friday, June 25, 2021 Registration closes: Saturday, October 2, 2021 For more information, contact Kimberly at kimberly.jenks@servingseniors.org or (619) 487-0702.

Stream now or tune in Friday, July 23, 2021 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2

Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations can begin Saturday. This includes education and childcare workers, law enforcement, food and farm workers. Plus, San Diego Unified School District leaders announced a targeted date of April 12 to allow students of all grade levels to return to the classroom. And San Diego Unified School District has made significant progress toward reducing the longstanding inequities its Black students have faced, but there’s room for growth. Then, Common Ground Theatre's mission is “to produce classics and new works by and about people of African descent.” This weekend it showcases "Day of Absence" by Douglas Turner Ward, who died last Saturday. Finally, San Diego musician Rebecca Jade told KPBS Midday about her influences, her childhood with a jazz singer for a mother, the songs that made her fall in love with music and the artists that shaped her style.

Two Arizona high school students who rescued a pair of drowning people in the waters off Sunset Cliffs will be awarded the Carnegie Medal, which recognizes civilians who perform acts of heroism, it was announced Tuesday.

Rebecca Jade is winner of multiple San Diego Music Awards, and is a jazz soloist, performs in her own band, Rebecca Jade and the Cold Fact, and as a backup singer with Sheila E. We asked her to reflect on her influences, and she told us about her childhood with a jazz singer for a mother, the songs that made her fall in love with music, and the artists that shaped her style.