KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego International Airport is undergoing a multibillion-dollar transformational renovation project. Where do things stand now and what impact will it have on holiday travel? Then, train tracks in parts of North County will need to move due to coastal erosion.

We preview some arts and culture events to check out ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus, Midday Movies critics discuss the films they’re thankful for.

As we get set to reunite with family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday, we get a temperature check on where things stand with COVID-19, as well as other viruses like the flu and mpox.

There are greater efforts to put Indigenous voices at the forefront when it comes to protecting the environment and taking action against a worsening climate crisis.

A beloved music venue is celebrating 15 years. Plus, we revisit an interview with Native American author N. Scott Momaday. And the Coronado Island Film Festival is back.

Advances in artificial intelligence, many coming from California companies, have led to new possibilities for life and work. However, concerns about its potential power persist as tech companies expand its capabilities.

The latest war between Israel and Hamas is entering its second month. We go back over 100 hundred years to explore the historical roots of the ongoing conflict.

How does the Latino community in San Diego celebrate Día de Muertos? Plus, the return of a statewide music festival and a showcase of Asian cinema.

Genome scientist and UC San Diego professor Keolu Fox uses genomic studies to decode Indigenous history, from migratory patterns to disease in these communities.

San Diego's high cost of living, especially for housing, has many millennials and Gen Zers struggling to build a life in the region.

Want kids to run screaming from your house next Halloween? KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando has some tips.

A closer look at Kehinde Wiley's work and its influence on the art world. Plus, what this weekend has in store for the arts. And Midday Movies is back with some frightening Halloween picks.

Thousands of lowriders and car enthusiasts are celebrating a new law that lifts restrictions on cruising across the state.

Debra Kawahara, an associate dean and professor at Alliant International University, will serve as president-elect in 2024.

The Israel-Hamas war has brought images of violence and destruction to our smartphones and televisions. What do we need to keep in mind when seeing violent images from the Middle East conflict when it comes to mental health and wellness? Plus, a recent reporting project from the New York Times delved into the role that smart phones and social media has on teenage girls in its series "Being 13."

It's called the Ebony Alert and is for those between the ages of 12 and 25, including those who are runaways and victims of human trafficking, whereas the Amber Alert is only for children under the age of 18 and is not used if someone is classified as a runaway.

A new exhibit focuses on contemporary Chicano and Latino art from the American Southwest. Plus a preview of the opera's new season and other events to check out this weekend.

Through awareness campaigns like Breast Cancer Awareness Month and World Menopause Day, there is hope that women can be more prepared to advocate for their health and live long, healthy lives.

A new book from a familiar voice explores the social intelligence and political acumen of Abraham Lincoln.

Sea levels along California's coast are expected to rise three feet or more in the coming decades. A new book looks into what a new rising ocean means for coastal communities today and into the future. Plus, Oceanside is tackling the problem of a rising ocean by holding an international design competition to reimagine its coast.

Midday Edition highlights three Filipino Americans who are driving change in their communities, including a San Diego Superior Court judge, a children's book author and the city of San Diego's poet laureate.

The host of NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” will take the stage in San Diego this weekend, plus other arts events to check out. And, one local filmmaker talks about his romantic drama.

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we delve into some of the issues San Diego's Native American population is facing.

A new podcast series from NPR's TED Radio hour looks into how our digital world is damaging our physical health and what we can do about it.

KPBS continues the conversation about Hispanic and Latino identity from an ethnic studies perspective. Also, a new horror short film to check out for Halloween.