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Crystal Perez Lira, from the "Colectiva Bloodys y Projects," gives an interview at her office where the wall reads in Spanish "My body, my decision," in Tijuana, Mexico, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Lira is one of dozens of Mexican volunteers who support women wanting to terminate a pregnancy, offering virtual guidance through an abortion protocol in which no clinics or prescriptions are needed.

As Mexico expands abortion access, activists support reproductive rights at the U.S. border

While some legal and religious barriers remain in place in the mostly Catholic country, several organizations of “acompañantes,” or volunteers who support women wanting to terminate a pregnancy, feel ready to take the next step.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, talks with reporters as House Republicans meet again behind closed doors to find a path to elect a new speaker on Friday.

Jim Jordan tapped as Republican House speaker nominee

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has been nominated as the speaker designate in a closed-door meeting of House Republicans.

Photographer captures boxing culture in México to connect with his roots

From a collection of 25,000 photographs captured over a period of two years, David Hanes-González presents 28 that capture the soul of boxing in México.

A Kaiser Permanente worker holds a sign that reads "Patient care is in crisis" on a picket line outside the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Kearny Mesa, Oct. 4, 2023.

Kaiser reaches tentative deal with union workers

Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing thousands of health care workers have reached a tentative deal that could end the labor dispute that resulted in a three-day strike last week.

STD Investigator Hou Vang (left) works in his office as Jena Adams (right), Communicable Disease Program manager, checks in on him on June 8, 2022.

Congenital syphilis rates soar across California as public health funding dwindles

The number of congenital syphilis cases has ballooned to rates not seen in two decades. Public health workers say the increase coincides with a decline in funding for public health and a drop in the rate of women accessing prenatal care.

Mechanic Alex Esparza works on a catalytic converter of a vehicle at Van Ness Auto Repair on Sept. 13, 2022. In a nationwide rash of catalytic converter thefts, California has been hit harder than any other state.

California is a hotspot for catalytic converter theft. Will new laws make a difference?

A disproportionate share of catalytic converter thefts happen in California. Here’s what lawmakers are trying to do about it, and why one law-enforcement backed approach didn’t make it out of Sacramento.

Kimberley Seals Allers, was inspired to start Irth because of stories she her from many mothers as well as her own experience of bias in the health care system during the delivery of her first child.

'Irth' hospital review app aims to take the bias out of giving birth

Founded by a Black mom, the app gathers reviews by and for people of color about their experience with the health care system during pregnancy and delivery.

John Hemmerling and Kelly Anne Martinez, candidates for San Diego County Sheriff, are shown in these undated photos.

Election 2022: San Diego County Sheriff Race

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 8, 2022 election guide for the San Diego County Sheriff's race.

Election 2022: San Diego City Council races

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 8, 2022 election guide for the San Diego City Council races in Districts, 2, 4, 6 and 8.

The San Diego County Administration building on Pacific Highway on Feb. 5, 2021.

Election 2022: San Diego County Measures

From cannabis taxes and building height limits to trash pick up, here’s everything voters need to know about the key ballot measures.

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