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Gender rights activists demonstrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Many of the bans states passed this year against gender-affirming health care for youth are in federal court and may be on their way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Can states' bans on transgender care hold up in court? We break down the arguments

The 20 gender-affirming care bans states have passed are undergoing intense legal scrutiny and testing federal courts in new ways, setting up battles that may go to the U.S. Supreme Court.

'Generational Black Pioneers' featuring Oceanside Entrepreneurs

Interactive multi-media explorations celebrating black entrepreneurs in Oceanside. These non-fictional narratives dramatize the stories of Biddy Mason, Charles and Anna Tapsico and other Oceanside residents through creative theatre pieces. Get tickets: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/events Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Border businesses struggling ahead of holidays

The holiday shopping season is a make or break time for San Ysidro’s retail businesses. In other news, following the end of San Diego County’s Emergency Rental Assistance program, residents staged a protest in a county building. Plus, we have some holiday events worth checking out.

Another holiday surge expected

San Diego hospitals are preparing for more patients after the Thanksgiving holiday. Experts have warned of a “tripledemic” as COVID-19, RSV and flu cases increase. Plus, California officials have long hesitated to list the beloved Joshua trees as endangered. Why? Climate change has never been used as a reason for a species’ possible extinction. And, a place where being a “class clown” is a good thing — Diversionary Theater in San Diego is teaching the art of clowning to students of all ages.

Rauw Alejandro - 'Saturno' World Tour

Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro has announced an extensive world tour in early 2023 promoting his brand new album "Saturno". The North American portion of the tour kicks off March 4 in Tampa and stretches into May visiting tons of major markets including Miami, Washington DC, Toronto, Brooklyn, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle. Joining the tour in support will be special guests JABBAWOCKEEZ. Later in the year, the tour heads over to Mexico and Europe for additional performances. See Rauw Alejandro live at Pechanga Arena on May 1 at 8 P.M. Tickets are on sale NOW - Use special code 1114RK15 to get %15 off! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

'The High Table'

Tara and Leah are planning their perfect wedding: The dresses are chosen, the venue is booked, and the invitations are mailed. But when Tara’s Nigerian parents refuse to attend, it’s not just the RSVP list that is thrown into question. Meanwhile, suspended in the stars, three of Tara’s ancestors are jolted from their rest to decide whether or not to bless her wedding. A hilarious and heartfelt story of lineage and love is played out between the heavens and earth in this debut play from British playwright Temi Wilkey. Opening night is Feb. 18. Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The San Diego Union-Tribune building in downtown San Diego, Calif. June 19, 2021.

San Diego Union-Tribune editor announces he is leaving newspaper

Jeff Light, the editor and publisher of the San Diego Union-Tribune, has announced he is leaving the newspaper after 13 years.

Política y elecciones

Ozempic, approved by the Food and Drug Administration for Type 2 diabetes, is racking up blockbuster sales because many people are taking it to lose weight. As more people try it, reports to the FDA about possible side effects are rising.

As Ozempic use grows, so do reports of possible mental health side effects

Many people taking Ozempic and related drugs have reported mental health concerns. Those side effects aren't in Ozempic's instructions for use. Are the problems a coincidence or related to the drug?

Aerial photograph of flood, unidentified stretch of lower Mississippi River. 1927. Inundated farm; only buildings and a few trees and small sections of fields are visible above the water.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Fatal Flood

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. In 1927, the Mississippi River flooded from New Orleans to Illinois, leaving a million people homeless and leading to a major Black migration to the North.

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