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The 49 COVID-19 deaths reported in the past week nearly doubled the previous week's 25, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Follow the music icon from a piano lounge through her rise to stardom. From "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" to "Killing Me Softly," Flack's virtuosity was inseparable from her commitment to civil rights. Detailing her story in her own words, the film features exclusive access to Flack's archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Peabo Bryson and more.

Representatives of smaller cities, mostly in North County, walked out of Friday's meeting in what one member called a "tantrum."

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Alice in Borderland Season 2, and the films Aftersun, After Yang and Jeanne Dielman.

The recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom is set for Sept. 14, and mail-in ballots are already out. Though California is an overwhelmingly blue state, it's not a certainty Newsom will survive the recall. Reasons abound, including apathy and a lack of awareness that many predict could lead to a low voter turn out. So, how did we get here? And what could a Newsom recall mean for the state? Midday Edition brings you a special from our partner station KPCC in Los Angeles to answer those questions and more. They'll explain the stakes, what's on the ballot, and what could happen after the election, regardless of the outcome. Host Austin Cross speaks with political observers and reporters from California public radio newsrooms for this in-depth discussion.

In conjunction with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, the Fleet Science Center welcomes guests to encounter science from an ethical viewpoint. Held on the first Wednesday of the month, this ongoing series brings the public and scientists together to explore how science and technology can best serve society. Through forums, projects and resources, the Ethics Center gives stakeholders an opportunity to share perspectives on the ethical implications of new developments in science and technology. Each event includes an opportunity for the audience to share thoughts and questions with guest speakers. The Exploring Ethics forums welcome anyone who is open to learning new ideas and listening to viewpoints that are different from their own. Schedule: • Wednesday, March 2 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Centering the Environmental Impact of Computing in CS Teaching and Tesearch with George Porter, PhD. • Wednesday, April 6 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Telling the Story of Science: Creatively Countering Environmental Despair with Monica Stufft, PhD. • Wednesday, May 4 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Last Gift: Ethical Considerations for HIV Cure Research at the End of Life - A Community Update and Conversations with Karine Dubé, DrPH, Jeff Taylor, and Sara Gianella Weibel, M.D. Click here for more details on speakers and sessions. The Exploring Ethics forums take place online, prior registration is required and free. Please register here. For more information, please visit fleetscience.org/events/exploring-ethics or call the Fleet at (619) 238-1233.

The Colorado River, a central source of water for much of the western U.S., is drying up.

The two-time All-Star and winner of the 2022 Home Run Derby hit .236 with six homers and 16 RBIs in 52 games for the Padres last season.

County health officials are preparing Friday for the closure of several state COVID-19 testing and treatment sites in San Diego County, scheduled by the end of February.

Get ready for a new experience: "Antarctica" premieres at the Fleet Science Center on Saturday, March 19! About the film: It is a land of mystery and yet what happens here affects every single one of us. With never-before seen footage, "Antarctica" brings audiences to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent. Dive beneath sea ice, more than 6 feet thick, to experience the alien world of its seafloor—thousands of purple starfish scuttling to escape being entrapped by growing ice and elaborate jellyfish dancing a deadly dance. Swim alongside playful seals, soar above mountain peaks and vast penguin colonies and witness the largest congregation of fin and humpback whales ever filmed. Experience "Antarctica" on the Heikoff Giant Dome screen for an immersive experience discovering Earth's most extreme wilderness. Enjoy the film everyday from Friday, March 18 through Tuesday, March 29 at noon and 3 p.m. Get tickets here! IMAX Movie admission: $18 For more information, please visit fleetscience.org/shows/antarctica or call the Fleet at (619) 238-1233.