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A group of farmworkers held a vigil at the state capitol, hoping to convince Governor Gavin Newsom to say yes to a bill that would allow farmworkers to vote on unionizing by mail or by card check. In other news, Congress is considering legislation to streamline the immigration process for Afghan refugees. Plus, a San Diego biotech is asking parents to donate their infant’s poop, so they can learn what babies have in their gut and what else they may need.

Mayor Todd Gloria and the San Diego Housing Commission Wednesday announced that the state has awarded $45 million to San Diego for construction of more than 1,180 affordable homes.

Hurd, who considers himself a "common sense" candidate, joins the list of Republicans seeking the party's nomination.

Create cherished memories by delighting in The Westgate traditional Afternoon Tea service with a festive ambiance in the Grand Lobby. The Westgate will serve delicious premium teas, a glass of champagne, tea sandwiches, savories, sweet pastries, and desserts with a winter twist accompanied by elegant music from a harpist. Note: the event is happening on specific days only! Nov. 25-27, Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 15-23, 26-31, 2022 + Jan. 1, 2023 from 2:30 - 5 p.m. Admission: make your reservations here! Follow The Westgate Hotel on social media for more future events! Facebook & Instagram

SDG&E’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Geraghty, answers questions about why the California heatwave is straining the state’s power grid and why the flex alert is needed and if residents are reducing power use. Then, in the latest twist in the “Fat Leonard” U.S. Navy corruption scandal, federal authorities say Leonard Glenn Francis, escaped house arrest Sunday ahead of sentencing later this month. Plus, Governor Newsom has begun to sign a new package of climate action bills, including one to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. And, details on another bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would require social media platforms to report hate content data and have transparent policies on that data. Finally, September marks the transition between summer and fall, and while the days are not yet getting colder, times of change call for a new soundtrack. KPBS has a playlist of five new songs to discover this month.

King, 23, was stationed in South Korea, but was scheduled to fly back to the U.S. to face disciplinary action when he escaped an airport outside of Seoul and managed to flee into North Korea.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission took photos of people with disabilities using home safety devices like flashlights and smoke alarms — then put them in the public domain for anyone to use.

President Biden approved Vermont's emergency declaration Tuesday morning as rescue teams in that state braced for more rain and flooding from a storm that left a trail of damage across the Northeast.

A veteran attendee shares some pointers for not just surviving Comic-Con but enjoying it.

The plan aims to help parents looking for affordable care and give providers a livable wage.