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Since January, the chamber has seen the removal of a member from a committee, the first ouster of a speaker in history and the expulsion of a lawmaker for only the third time since the Civil War.

What started during the day as a peaceful protest on May 30 became a riot in downtown La Mesa at night.

Thousands of new migrants arriving in Chicago fled difficult situations or endured dangerous journeys. Informal support groups can provide some mental health care to ease their trauma and distress.

The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of the biggest issues facing California.

Vista is getting $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study grade separation for the tracks at the Vista Transit Center.

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 8, 2022 election guide for the 49th Congressional District race.

First, a conversation about the impacts of the weekend weather on the county and the effect of all this rain and snow on drought conditions in the state. Then, sewage spills originating in Tijuana have forced the closure of beaches in Imperial beach and south toward the border for most of this winter. What will a recent settlement between the federal International Boundary and Water Commission and the cities of Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and the San Diego Port Authority do to prevent sewage from reaching the Pacific Ocean in the future? Next, a San Diego nonprofit that helps support young people who’ve aged out of the foster care system is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Then, the state is requiring residents and businesses to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to the landfill. We have more details on San Diego’s new organics recycling program. And, a story about how raising the height of the Shasta Dam in Northern California would impact the sacred land of the Indigenous Winnemem Wintu people. Finally, a profile of San Diego artist, Andrea Overturf who has a career as a symphony musician and also creates multi-media sculptures from items from the swap meet that many would dismiss as junk.

Faculty at all 23 campuses of the California State University system have voted to authorize a strike. They're demanding a new contract with higher salaries, lower class sizes and more manageable workloads.

The USO has been closing dozens of airport lounges and on-base hospitality centers, but it's also opening others, including some in the military’s most remote locations. Then, San Diego hospitals are preparing for what could be a busy winter, as there are still worries of a triple-demic with COVID, the flu and RSV cases surging at once. Plus, a new 195-unit affordable housing complex is now open in City Heights.

Tony Shalhoub slips back into his Adrian Monk character after nearly 15 years with assurance and precision, nailing the comedy while still making room for somber themes of loss and depression.