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A hurricane is expected to deliver a glancing blow to the San Diego region. That could mean significant rain and wind.

The fatality rate on America's roads remains higher than before the pandemic, and some blame the increase on less traffic policing.

Buffett and Munger together built Berkshire Hathaway into a multi-billion dollar behemoth.

Premieres Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. A rising star in progressive politics and new father, Ady Barkan's life is upended when he is diagnosed with ALS. After a chance encounter with a powerful Senator on an airplane catapults him to fame, Ady and a motley crew of activists ignite a once-in-a-generation movement for universal healthcare, in a journey that transforms his belief in what is possible for the country and for his family.

A Maine public safety commissioner said Robert Card, 40, should be considered armed and dangerous. The official declined to give casualty numbers in Lewiston, saying they're "are all over the map."

Usually around this time, Hollywood is talking about how to keep its box office momentum going. This year, January was so lackluster that studios had to jump-start moviegoing from scratch.

Josh Paul tells NPR why the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas conflict pushed him to quit the bureau that oversees arms transfers to foreign nations. Experts say it's unlikely to change much.

Now that federal emergency funding for child care has expired, child care facilities face difficult choices about how to operate with less.

San Diego hip-hop artist Miki Vale reflects on the songs that shaped her work — with tracks from Minnie Riperton, Bahamadia, Marvin Gaye, D'Angelo and Rufus and Chaka Khan.

The Fleet is back at Comic-Con! Because you can’t have science fiction without science, the Fleet Science Center is happy to be back at Comic-Con International: San Diego. This year, the Fleet will host not one, not two, but three panels! Have you ever wondered how many universes actually exist? How astronomy and social science impact our favorite space sagas? Or how are board games created? You can't miss our panels! The Science of Spider-Man and the Multiverse July 23, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. What is better than one Spiderman? Multiple Spiderman, of course! Join the Fleet Science Center as we explore the stories of Spiderman and the Multiverse and look at the science behind a lab accident creating a superhero and how many universes scientists think actually exist. The Science Behind the Expanse July 22, 5–6 p.m. The Expanse series has everything a good space saga needs: murder, society at the brink of war/civil unrest, a conspiracy and dangerous alien technology that could wipe out everyone. Join the Fleet Science Center as we explore both the space science and social science stories in this panel. The Science Behind Creating Board Games July 21, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Board Games have been around for centuries, and new ones are being developed every year. Join the Fleet Science Center, Board Game creators Ta-Te Wu and Matt "Fantastic" Loter, and local scientists as we explore the creative process behind board game development and will also look at the science behind it. From psychology to probability and statistics, many things must be considered when developing a board game that can engage people over multiple rounds. Stay tuned for the room number and panelist information. See you at Comic-Con! Fleet Science Center on Facebook + Instagram