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KPBS Midday Edition

Consumers bid farewell to beloved Choco Taco

Jade Hindmon

Harrison Patiño

Klondike announced the discontinuation of the Choco Taco last week, prompting strong reactions from fans.
Local

Sriracha hot sauce maker warns of shortage

The Associated Press

Southern California-based Huy Fong Inc., told customers in an email earlier this year that it would suspend sales of its famous spicy sauce over the summer because of a shortage of chili peppers.
Local

New Barrio Logan school teaches cooking with love

M.G. Perez

New cooking school in Barrio Logan teaches children culinary arts with plans to help the homeless.
KPBS Midday Edition

Your Thanksgiving Cooking Questions Answered, Maintaining Tradition During An Unusual Year

Maureen Cavanaugh

Megan Burke

Brooke Ruth

Because of the pandemic, we’re advised not to travel, not to have large gatherings and to avoid the usual family holiday reunions. But it’s Thanksgiving, and we still have things to be thankful for.
Living

6 Cooking Shows To Inspire Your Thanksgiving Feast

Alexandra Bacaj

Even if you’re staying home, you can still feast on delicious seasonal foods. We rounded up six cooking and baking shows to help you make the most of this interesting holiday season.
KPBS Midday Edition

Pandemic Thanksgiving Advice For First-Time Cooks

Maureen Cavanaugh

Megan Burke

Americans are devising all sorts of imaginative ways to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. Some are planning to use technology to bring family together virtually. But it’s left many people with the realization that if they want a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner, they’re going to have to make it themselves, and some for the first time in their lives.
Health

Valley Farm Market Donates Thousands Of Meals To Those In Need

Matt Hoffman

With thousands of San Diegans out of work because of the pandemic, a local grocer is stepping up to help feed those impacted.
Health

Chicken Charlie Laments Loss Of County Fair; Deep-Fried Taffy Will Have To Wait

Matt Hoffman

The San Diego County Fair is the latest major event to be canceled in San Diego because of COVID-19. It was scheduled to run from June 5 to July 5 with more than 1 million people attending.
KPBS Evening Edition

Record Number Of Unemployment Claims Filed As San Diegans Struggle To Make Ends Meet

Matt Hoffman

More than 6 million Americans have filed for unemployment as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the country. At least 20,000 San Diegans were laid off in March.
Health

Seniors Get Help To Apply For Expanded CalFresh Benefits

John Carroll

Legislation to expand CalFresh, the state’s food assistance program, went into effect last month. Now, an effort is underway to get seniors to sign up.