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San Diego researchers have achieved something that’s never been done before. They’ve taken a core sample from the bottom of a lake, buried under thousands of feet of ice, in the middle of Antarctica. In other news, thousands of Mexicans are protesting their president’s unpopular election reforms. Plus, our KPBS film critic reviews “John Wick 4.”

A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington state has destroyed at least 185 structures, closed a major highway and left one person dead, authorities said Saturday.

Oklahoma City and several other cities last year worked with NOAA to map neighborhoods to find out how heat impacts neighborhoods. The data can help cities prepare and adapt to a warmer world.

Federal officials say that conditions have improved on the Colorado River to the point that a three-state plan to reduce water use should keep the river basin on stable footing for several years.

The child care crisis continues and solutions aren’t coming fast enough. Join us as KPBS editor Claire Trageser moderates a panel discussion on what to do about it. We’ll discuss the current state of the child care crisis in San Diego and what solutions might be able to move us forward so that all families in the region can access quality care. The Panel: Tessa Tinkler, Director of Research for The Nonprofit Institute, University of San Diego Tina Ngo Bartel, Director of the Center of Excellence (COE), San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges Courtney Baltiyskyy, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy, YMCA of San Diego County Connie Serrano, Child Care Provider and Owner of Sunshine's Preschool Claire Trageser, Deputy Investigations Team and Digital Fellowship Editor, KPBS Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista - Conference room L238 Seating is limited. Registration required. Free parking. Free child care. Refreshments provided.

King's first novel, Carrie, turns 50 in 2024, and in honor of her birthday we asked you to share your favorite Stephen King story. More than 1,000 replies poured in in just a few days.

San Diegans can opt to place Christmas trees in their organic waste recycling green bins.

Environmental groups and tribes say the proposal would protect desert ecosystems, cultural resources and recreational land enjoyed by the valley’s communities of color.

Virginia voters are deciding whether to keep divided government at the state level. At stake is the chance to dramatically reshape abortion policy.

California water officials measured about a quarter of the snowpack they would expect to see this time of year.