KPBS Midday Edition

How SDSU is supporting students in navigating their sense of Latinidad. And, the connection between Latino identity and the Spanish language.

A South County nonprofit is putting on an arts and music festival. Also, author Dave Egger’s latest book is written from the perspective of a stray dog. And, the San Diego Italian Film Festival is back.

White Christian nationalism is becoming increasingly influential in U.S. politics. But it goes further back than we think.

White Christian nationalism is becoming increasingly influential in U.S. politics. But it goes further back than we think.

California regulators plan to ban cars with combustible engines by 2035. That means there needs to be more charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and changes to how we use our electrical grid. Plus, why is the state funding fueling stations for hydrogen fuel cell cars if there's so few sales?

Democratic party strategist and former union leader Laphonza Butler will be California's next Senator. Plus, San Diegans struggling with extreme mental illness and substance abuse now have a new option to get treatment with the opening of the CARE Court program. And, this week marks the return of the San Diego Filipino Film Festival.

This weekend in the arts, one exhibit will celebrate inclusivity and all things abstract. Plus, how food and immigration often intersect. And, recommendations for Latinx films to check out.

Men's support groups have gained popularity recently as a way for men to connect with one another and as an outlet for challenging outdated beliefs of masculinity.

Democracy thrives when the public is well-informed. But with local news on the decline, it raises the question of how we can continue to hold the powerful accountable.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting Latino artists and creators in the community. Plus, a new exhibit pays tribute to San Diego’s hip-hop movement.

A local children’s librarian recommends books for Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus, the Oceanside Zine Fest celebrates the analog form of art. And, the world premiere of the new play “SUMO.”

A new study looks at how financial strain affects our psyche and informs our spending decisions.

California lawmakers passed two bills aimed at improving the lives of digital consumers in the state. They would make fixing electronics easier and allow Californians to more easily delete their personal information online.

Bradley Voytek will be one of two neuroscientists presenting insights into the zombie brain at "The Secret Morgue 4: Zombie Autopsy Edition."

A San Diego professor's novel, "Cities of Women," explores the similarities and differences between medieval and present-day women. Plus, all you need to know about what to do in San Diego this weekend.

Ahead of Democracy Day, we dive into specific threats to democracy, like censorship in classrooms, and how it affects the next generation.

When so many people rely on social media for news, it can be a challenge to tell the difference between credible information and misinformation. California lawmakers are trying to change that.

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro is coming to San Diego next week. The three-day festival will bring more than 140 female surfers to Oceanside Pier to compete.

A San Diego author offers simple and tasty recipes for people on-the-go. Plus, a new exhibit at the Mesa College Art Gallery. And, San Diego's LGBTQ+ film festival FilmOut is back.

Student loan repayments are set to start again. We hear some advice on how to pay the debt back. Plus, the fight for mass debt relief continues — and how seniors are still burdened by their loans.

Football season is back, and girls flag football is now being played at high schools across the San Diego region.

The benefits of youth sports "far outweigh the risks," a San Diego sports medicine doctor said.

A new graphic novel brings Buddhist stories to a younger audience. Plus, a look at the world premiere of a new musical and a local arts and culture festival.

In 1963, as many as 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand voting rights, fair wages, economic justice and more. Thousands again converged on Saturday for the March on Washington's 60th anniversary.

In recent months, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria criticized other cities in San Diego County for not doing their part to combat homelessness in the region. Tuesday on KPBS Midday Edition, mayors from across the county respond and talk about what their cities are doing to address homelessness.