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Jonathan Dean, former superintendent of the O’Farrell Charter School in Encanto, is shown during an interview with KPBS in 2018.

Fired O’Farrell Charter superintendent in Encanto got $120,000 settlement, ongoing health benefits

The O’Farrell Charter School in southeastern San Diego is funded almost entirely by taxpayers. Its leadership is responsible for the school’s educational program, including staffing and curriculum, for close to 1,900 students.

What we know about long COVID-19 today

An infectious disease expert on UC San Diego's post-COVID care team talks about what they are seeing in coronavirus long haulers.

A sign requiring face covering is pictured at a beach in San Diego, July 10, 2020.

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday

Under the new guidelines, the vast majority of Americans will no longer live in areas where indoor masking in public is recommended based on current data.

U.S. and EU to punish Russia with new economic sanctions

The U.S. and EU are planning more sanctions on Russia, aimed at crippling its economy by targeting banks, oil and gas sectors. But it's uncertain the new sanctions will affect Russia President Putin.

A health worker in Mexico City prepares a Sputnik V dose during a mass vaccination effort against COVID-19. A new study in Mexico shows that non-mRNA vaccines like the Russian version can be as effective as mRNA vaccines like Pfizer if the patient has previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Looks like non-mRNA vaccines can be as good as Pfizer and Moderna in certain scenarios

The consensus has been that Pfizer and Moderna are most protective. But a study looking at 5 vaccines — including Russia's Sputnik V and two Chinese types — offers an unexpected finding.

Supporters cheer on the beginning of a trucker caravan to Washington, D.C., called The People's Convoy on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Adelanto, Calif. A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to the Washington, D.C., area on Wednesday.

California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road

A convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates has begun a cross-country drive from California to the Washington, D.C., area.

Wyoming Indian Boys basketball team huddle up before heading out to face the Greybull Buffalo.

This reservation has Wyoming's strictest COVID-19 rules. Student athletes are glad

Basketball players on the Wind River Reservation say masks keep them healthy and on the court. They're thankful the mandates won't be lifted anytime soon.

A man receives a COVID-19 vaccine in Julian, Calif. Feb. 3, 2021.

Omicron continues to wane in San Diego County as deaths approach 5,000

San Diego County reported 728 new COVID-19 infections and 14 additional deaths associated with the coronavirus Tuesday, as the surge in cases and hospitalizations from the omicron variant continues to wane.

Staff volunteers queue to receive a fourth dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Sheba Medical Center in Israel on Dec. 27, 2021, as the hospital conducted a trial of a fourth jab of the vaccine.

Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not

Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster.

The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education building is shown in this photo, Sept. 15, 2017.

Superintendent finalist Lamont Jackson calls for personalizing attention for San Diego Unified students

Midday Edition talks with Lamont Jackson, one of the two finalists for San Diego Unified's superintendent position.

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