KPBS Midday Edition

Jan. 6, 2021 is a day Americans will always remember. Insurrectionists supporting Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overthrow the election. One police officer died, along with four Trump supporters. One of them was a woman from San Diego. Last week, Donald Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 Jan. 6 insurrectionists. On Midday Edition, we discuss the San Diego connections. Plus, we ta...

One year ago, business owners, artists, cultural workers and community members in Southeast San Diego were gearing up to celebrate Black History Month in the newly designated San Diego Black Arts and Culture District. Then floodwaters devastated the area and affected many businesses along Imperial Avenue, where the district is located. IMG_5178 (1).jpg (4284x5712, AR: 0.75) The arts community is s...

On Jan. 22, 2024, 2.73 inches of rain covered San Diego in a 24-hour period — the biggest rainstorm since 1850. The fast moving floods were devastating . More than 1,200 people were displaced and their lives forever changed. Hundreds of families have yet to recover. Some are still without a home. On Midday Edition, we discuss the state of the city's stormwater infrastructure a year after the flood...

President Donald Trump on Monday signed a slew of executive orders that sought to repeal Biden-era policies. One order repealed a provision that allows transgender people to serve in the military . The move clears the way for a complete ban on trans servicemembers, and could have a huge impact on San Diego. With more anti-trans legislation on the horizon, local LGBTQ+ groups are bracing themselves...

The fentanyl crisis continues to impact communities across the country and in San Diego. While overdose deaths from fentanyl fell between 2022 and 2023 , it is still a leading cause of death in the county. San Diego also remains a major port of entry for the drug. An illustrated reporting project from inewsource highlights the staggering loss caused by fentanyl in our region. Then, continuing our...

San Diego ranks among the most expensive cities in the country, mainly due to high housing and transportation costs, according to U.S. News and World Report. San Diegans also pay some of the highest electricity prices , according to national surveys. The San Diego City Council has voted to establish a new committee dedicated to addressing the cost of living in our region. Committee Chair Sean Elo-...

President elect Donald Trump is set to take office in less than a week. He’s promised to carry out the largest mass deportation in United States history. And, his administration has vowed to make sweeping reforms that could affect K-12 and higher education across the country. Ahead of Inauguration Day, we take a closer look at how these potential changes in federal immigration and education policy...

This Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to honor King’s legacy and reflect on the progress and ongoing challenges in the fight for civil rights. We’ll hear about one of San Diego’s longest running events paying tribute to King, the Human Dignity Award Breakfast , which will celebrate its 40th year on Friday. Guest: Dee Sanford, event chair, board member, Jackie Robinson Family YMCA &n...

Donations are pouring in from San Diegans looking to support those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Whether it’s monetary donations, or volunteering your time, there's a lot you can do to help those impacted. But it's important to consider what's actually helpful for survivors, and what's not. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear a personal perspective from a survivor of the 2003 Cedar Fire in...

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles serve as a powerful reminder of the growing threat of wildfires across California. Monday on Midday Edition, we’ll take a closer look at how to reduce wildfire risk and prepare for a wildfire. Then, how climate change is fueling extreme weather conditions that create the perfect environment for wildfires and what that means for San Diego. Plus, we pull an interv...

Winds are expected to strengthen Thursday night as fire continues to devastate the Los Angeles area. Flames have torched more than 44 square miles across four separate blazes, according to the Associated Press. Here in San Diego County, inland valleys and mountains are under a red flag warning through Friday due to Santa Ana winds and low humidity. Today on Midday Edition, a look at wind and fire...

There’s no doubt — living in San Diego can get expensive. But the good news is that there are so many things to do and enjoy for free. The San Diego Union-Tribune's community guides team shares their bucket list of free events and activities across the region for 2025. Plus, students, teachers and parents at Chula Vista High are worried about cuts to the school's experimental eight-period schedule...

As we embark on a new year, we are talking with two re-elected officials to hear about their priorities for their next terms. U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, a Democrat, represents California’s 49th District. That includes parts of San Diego’s North County and South Orange County. He’ll join us to talk about how he plans to achieve his policy goals with both houses and the presidency being controlled by Rep...

What are your New Year's resolutions? For many, exercising regularly and improving physical health often top the priority list. One great way to do just that is by venturing into the great outdoors and taking advantage of what San Diego has to offer. On Midday Edition Thursday, we talk about how you can get started on your outdoor resolutions and maintain them. Plus, last September, four loca...

On the last day of 2024, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite conversations from the show this year. KPBS Midday Edition producers Andrew Bracken, Ashley Rusch and Julianna Domingo sit down to discuss some of their favorite segments and shows from the year. Guests : Andrew Bracken , Midday Edition producer and Roundtable host/producer Julianna Domingo , Midday Edition producer Ashley R...

On Midday Edition Thursday, we look at various art exhibits you can pop into this weekend, no paid ticket necessary. Then, we invite you to our Christmas Smackdown edition of Midday Movies, starting with an annual holiday debate: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? Then, we look beyond "Die Hard" to pick the warmest and fuzziest, as well as most action-packed Christmas movies. Guests: Julia Dixon Eva...

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to shut down a mobile app used by asylum seekers in the United States. We talk to KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis about the impact it could have.

We hear about San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert's plans to accomplish her goals in her new role.

'Tis the season! We've got a gift guide, book recommendations from San Diego's independent bookstores and sustainable ways to wrap those presents.

On today's show, we discuss the emotional challenges of early motherhood and pregnancy, including postpartum depression and pregnancy loss.

We revisit a conversation about the practice of "memory work" and how it empowers communities to trace their lineage. Then, we dive into the movie "Queer" and the etymology behind the title and word. And finally, your weekend arts preview, from a poetry festival to exhibitions and live music.

We hear about what factors have led to workers to feeling disconnected at work, as employee satisfaction at work matched a record low this year. Plus, California's unemployment system is in need of fixing, according to a new state report.

We talk about some of the biggest stories coming out of the KPBS newsroom, like the community's calls to change K-9 policies. Plus, advocates are pushing for more protections for deported veterans. And finally, an investigation on the city's latest homelessness initiative and how it's falling short of its goals.

An Otay Mesa toll would generate funds to address the ongoing Tijuana River sewage crisis, which threatens the health of South Bay residents.

The KPBS program "Historic Places" looks behind-the-scenes at ongoing efforts to preserve the hotel's buildings. Plus, what the nonprofit arts organization WorldBeat Cultural Center has in store this season. And a weekend arts preview.