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California’s coronavirus cases are surging. Health officials say social gatherings and people not wearing masks or keeping their distance are fueling the rise. Yet businesses say they are paying the price with revenue-sapping restrictions. Also, voters approved Measure E to do away with height restrictions in the Midway District. Plus, what will become of the U.S. Southern border wall once President-Elect Joe Biden takes office in January?

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) party is on track to be the biggest party in parliament, according to provisional results.

The AAPI population is the fastest-growing demographic in Nevada and a rising political force. Five voters spoke to NPR about what issues are top of mind ahead of the midterm elections.

As California enters its fifth year of broad legal marijuana sales, industry insiders say the practice of working simultaneously in the legal and illicit markets is all too commonplace in the struggling pot economy.

Wisconsin's Republican primary for governor between Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch could determine the future of the GOP in the state and whether the party can defeat Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat.

A San Diego judge has denied a request by a group of businesses to be allowed to continue indoor operations, despite record numbers of coronavirus cases. Plus, the South Bay has been hit the hardest by coronavirus cases and those communities are also dealing with an economic crisis. Also, North County Transit is looking at a plan to extend the Coaster line to downtown San Diego, giving residents a chance to attend Padres games or Comic-Con by train. And, home prices in San Diego County have defied expectations during the pandemic, but recent figures suggest prices are stalling. Finally, a new project in East Los Angeles is looking to archive a local neighborhood’s soundscape and what it means.

Residents fear the fighting that capped a monthslong political deadlock could explode into a wider war and a return to the peaks of Libya's long-running conflict.

San Gabriel Valley restaurants that are able to adapt to takeout and delivery-only dining — or leverage some locations over others — are surviving.

The Russian ruble lost nearly half its value when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, it has been the top-performing currency in the world.

Premieres Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 at 8 a.m. on KPBS TV. On London's New Year's Day Parade 2022, London's spectacular annual tradition returns to the city of Westminster to usher some much-needed joy into the lives of participants and viewers around the world. Join the fun and finery live as they perform along an iconic route steeped in history and heritage, as London shows the world it is back in business!