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I cover the military and veterans affairs at KPBS. As a veteran who enlisted in the Navy after 9/11, I understand the challenges service members and veterans face because I’ve faced them, too. I’m looking to tell the stories of our local sailors, Marines and veterans and hold government entities accountable when they fail military and veteran families.

"It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family," the Princess of Wales said in a video filmed in secret and released Friday.

Mortgage rates topped 7% for the first time in 20 years, meanwhile San Diego home prices continue to decline. Then, San Diego Opera holds the world premiere of “The Last Dream of Frida and Diego” on Saturday. The new Spanish language opera explores the relationship between iconic Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Finally, in our weekend preview, we take a look at some Halloween and Día de los Muertos performances and exhibits.

Due to the potentially hazardous conditions, the agency has issued an excessive-heat warning, effective through 8 p.m. Monday for desert and mountain areas.

Political prognosticators legally bet over $100 million on the 2024 presidential election, favoring Harris over Trump.

The deck is stacked against election officials online, maybe even more so than in 2020. Conspiracy theories can quickly get millions of views while debunks gather a fraction of the attention.

The world's longest river is at its lowest levels after a long drought. That's left the Amazon Rainforest, the vital waterway and tributaries parched, stranding communities and affecting livelihoods.

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Exposing the shadowy figure at the heart of a corruption scandal spanning Venezuela to the U.S. With Armando.info, the updated inside story of Alex Saab - his capture, controversial release by the U.S., and his new top role in Maduro’s government.

California state legislators reached the half-way point of their legislative term while negotiations on the state budget continue, and political power-plays reveal infighting in Sacramento. Then, the San Diego International Fringe Festival kicked off Thursday. Fringe runs through June 12th at multiple locations but its home base is in Balboa Park. And, On Sunday The Old Globe Theatre kicks off its Summer Shakespeare Festival with The Taming of the Shrew. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with director Shana Cooper about the challenges of producing a 16th century comedy that many now be perceive as sexist or even misogynistic.

This event will bring over 100 competitors, ages 4 to 64, from all over the United States to compete. Every competitor who wins first place in their division will represent the United States at the 2024 Sumo World Championship in Poland. Join us for a day of sumo, music, food and meeting neighbors and making new friends.