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California’s child care workforce is still 10% smaller than it was before the pandemic, as low wages contribute to acute staffing shortages.

After two deadly collisions and a cluster of suicides, the Navy is providing more mental health counseling to sailors where they work.

Proponents say AB 257 could curb wage theft, but restaurateurs say it could raise costs and prices and fundamentally change relationships with fast food chains.

After repeated reports of ethics violations by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, a Senate panel plans to review ethics standards for Supreme Court justices.

In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd we thought we would go enjoy nature together with you. Join SWE-San Diego at Carlsbad Strawberry Company, a family owned business dedicated to serving the community by providing delicious produce and family fun activities, to pick strawberries together! They are growing mouth watering strawberries that are ready for us to enjoy! This is an event intended for our members. Families and friends are welcome too! Date | Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 10:30am Location | Carlsbad Strawberry Company Register here! For further information on this event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strawberry-picking-tickets-315010664377?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

One year ago today, insurrectionists swarmed the U.S. Capitol, shocking the nation, and leaving many wondering how robust our democracy really is. A new book from a local author looks at the conditions that lead to civil conflict in countries, and searches for answers to avoid them. Plus, instances of restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses temporarily closing their doors are becoming more common as the highly infectious omicron variant continues to spread at an unprecedented rate among the nation’s population. Then, KPBS Race and Equity reporter Cristina Kim says some local women are reclaiming double dutch as adults, and creating a healing space in the process. Also, a new study by Measure of America aims to provide a portrait of California by focusing less on economic measures and more on people’s well-being. And, a new show coming to KPBS TV will tell the stories of women and trailblazers of color in the winery, brewery and restaurant industries — it's called ‘Fresh Glass.’ Later, KPBS film critic Beth Accomando joins KPBS Midday Edition to look back on her top films pics for 2021.

Revelations continue to emerge about Supreme Court justices and lavish trips, private school tuition and more. The growing list of these nondisclosures is causing some to question court ethics.

John Singleton Copley began his career in Boston painting portraits which contributed vitally to the forging of a social identity for the American merchant class. While the American Revolution was brewing, Copley was busy painting portraits and expanding his reputation as the premiere artist in pre-Revolutionary America. His portrait of Mrs. Thomas Gage was an unusual example. She was the wife of Thomas Gage, commander in chief of the British forces in North America. The beauty of her portrait was undisputed. The artist himself deemed it “beyond compare the best lady’s portrait I ever drew.” When he sent it to London, there were those who criticized it because they expected that a portrait of the distinguished wife of a British commander would be less artistic, less informal, a more rigorous likeness. Was there more to Margaret Kemble Gage than her beauty and her languid pose? Join us for this docent-led talk to learn more. Date | Thursday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to noon Location | Online Register here for free! For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/free-virtual-talk-john-singleton-copley-forger-of-american-identity or contact Alexandra Riley at ariley@timkenmuseum.org or by phone at (619) 550-5955.

U.S. GDP shrank in the first few months of the year, but the economy may be sturdier than it looks.

President Joe Biden is set to tour damaged areas of California and be briefed on recovery efforts.