KPBS Midday Edition

Voting is underway in the special election for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat. We hear from some of the candidates running for the seat.

On June 29, the California Reparations Task Force submitted their final report to state legislators. What's next for reparations for Black Californians?

KPBS Midday Edition got a sneak peek of the convention floor during preview night. Plus, a look at the more literary side of the convention and book fandoms. And off-site events to check out this weekend that don’t require a badge.

Today is the first day of school for students in the Chula Vista Elementary and Sweetwater Union High School districts. Plus, a local festival is set to celebrate the history and heritage of Filipino Americans in San Diego.

The success of the medication semaglutide has ushered in a new era in weight loss treatment. Plus, the new book "Slow AF Run Club" seeks to make the sport of running more inclusive and accessible.

Artificial intelligence in the field of medicine could pose big benefits for doctors and patients alike.

After a ruling that limits LGBTQ+ protections, many are wondering what larger implications could be at play.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about the city's latest plans to reduce homelessness and increase housing.

La Jolla Playhouse's new dance-theater production follows one woman's reexamination of her own life after receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder at age 33.

Financial difficulties and mass layoffs are shaking up newsrooms and media organizations across the country, including in San Diego.

Fentanyl has become one of the nation's defining drug crises — and San Diego is the trafficking epicenter for the drug.

Actress Eva Noblezada talks about her personal journey in theater. Plus, a new romance book does its own spin on Shakespeare. And, public art at a local university.

The Supreme Court recently ended race-conscious admissions for colleges and universities and rejected President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. What do theses rulings mean for higher education across California and in San Diego County?

An upcoming PBS TV series explores our impact on the world around us, and how we can better coexist with our global environment.

A work from one of the nation's most prominent Black artists will now be on display to San Diegans, free of charge. Plus, a new book on the overlap between film noir and mixology. Then, recommendations for your next summer romance read.

Rising sea levels, more frequent wildfires and increased heat are the most pressing climate change impacts the San Diego region is facing.

Esports, or competitive gaming, is a huge scene. Is it still considered a niche hobby? And how does it bond together different communities of gamers?

The North Park Book Fair is back for its third year. Plus, other arts and culture events in San Diego. And, the nation’s third-oldest LGBTQ+ theater has new leadership.

Some companies are changing their approach to diversity, equity and inclusion programs by moving towards an emphasis on “belonging.”  Is this trend just a name change or something more?

San Diego has seen more gray skies than normal this year, and the effects from May Gray and June Gloom can have an impact on mental health.

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a disease that affects over 6 million Americans. Also, we take a look into the role sleep plays in our overall brain health and well-being.

A new exhibit shows never-before-seen photographs of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Plus, big changes are coming to the Old Globe's arts engagement department. And a deep dive into San Diego's public art scene.

The number of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego is increasing, according to the results of the latest Point-in-Time count. We look at how a controversial new policy could have a major impact on the issue locally.

New laws could make an impact on San Diego's housing crisis.

Cygnet Theatre's world premiere from former San Diego playwright Keiko Green centers on an odd mother-son relationship, a decrepit apartment building and a big question: Who is Sharon? Plus, we hear about other arts and culture happenings in San Diego.