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Syphilis is resurging in the U.S., a sign of public health's funding crisis

The country nearly eradicated this treatable sexually transmitted disease twice, only to see it come roaring back. The failure shows the weakness of a cash-strapped public health system.

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with teammates after the Padres defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3 of a National League wild-card baseball series Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in San Diego. The Padres won the series and advanced to the Division Series.

Padres Trade For Aces While Ballpark Businesses Hope For Fans Next Season

The team proved it is all in on challenging the LA Dodgers by trading for two all-star pitchers and a star infielder from Korea.

Palm trees and clear skies in San Diego County. Aug. 8, 2020.

Heat Wave To Arrive In San Diego County This Weekend

Temperatures will be around seasonal averages Monday throughout San Diego County, but highs will gradually rise as the week progresses and a heat wave is expected to grip the region this upcoming weekend.

Hot sunny skies are drying out vegetation in San Diego's east county, raising the risk of wildfire on May 4, 2020.

San Diego's Hot Weather Conditions Raise Risk Of Wildfires

The threat of wildfire is rising with the temperature as an unseasonable warm spell rolls into the San Diego region.

Former Florida data scientist Rebekah Jones turned herself in to authorities Sunday night. She accuses the state of retaliating against her for speaking out about its COVID-19 policies and officials' decisions related to the pandemic.

Data Scientist Rebekah Jones, Facing Arrest, Turns Herself In To Florida Authorities

Rebekah Jones has said she lost her job after refusing to manipulate data to suggest Florida was ready to ease coronavirus restrictions.

Spray parks, like this one in Washington, D.C., have become popular places for people to cool off in the heat of summer. But this year, fears over the coronavirus mean that some cities are re-evaluating whether to keep them open.

Cities Brace For 'Collision Course' Of Summer Heat Waves And COVID-19

As cities weather the first blasts of excessive summer heat, officials weigh the benefits of opening cooling centers and spray parks against the risks of letting people gather in public spaces.

Cast of PHILLY D.A., a multi-part series that details the dramatic work inside the office of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner as he and his team work to end mass incarceration and transform the criminal justice system from the inside.

PHILLY D.A. On INDEPENDENT LENS

Stream or tune in Tuesdays, April 20 - June 1, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has been selected to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services in the Biden administration, a source familiar with transition discussions confirms to NPR.

Biden Picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra For Top Health Post

The state official and former congressman would enter the job with a historic public health crisis raging. In his current role, Becerra has fought Trump efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.

A wind sock waves in the wind in this file photo taken on Friday, April 28, 2017.

Gusty Winds Expected In San Diego County Deserts

Gusty winds will buffet the San Diego County deserts Monday as temperatures cool slightly throughout the region, according to the National Weather Service.

To cut carbon emissions, President Biden announced an initiative to further cut the cost of solar installations, like this one being tested at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado.

How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030

President Biden plans to cut U.S. emissions 50 to 52 percent by 2030. The question is: what kind of climate policies will work that fast?

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