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California and six other states that rely on the Colorado River have been unable to agree on how to divide its water for years. Now, the federal government is stepping in to decide. As early as this week, the federal government may adopt new rules for sharing water on the drought-stricken river. The Lower Basin states, which include California, are expected to face major cutbacks.

KJZZ reporter Alex Hager has been following the anti...

It may be hot outside, but a storm is in session.

Hurricane Genevieve is sending powerful ocean swells to San Diego.

The Category 4 hurricane is hundreds of miles southwest of Baja California. But it's making waves up in San Diego, which means safety concerns around swells at local beaches.

We break down the forecast and discuss how to stay safe and vigilant at local beaches, as lifeguards keep busy with rescues.

Guests:

• Alex Tardy,...

San Diego is known for its high cost of living.

But how about the cost of dying?

For many San Diego families, a loved one's death often comes with an unexpected bill that can reach well into five figures.

But many families start the process without knowing their options — from flame cremation to water burial and human composting.

On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with health reporter Heidi de Marco to make sense of the costs.

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Port of San Diego commissioners used a new policy for naming and renaming locations to recognize the Kumeyaay people's historic ties to San Diego Bay. On July 14, commissioners approved naming an unnamed beach at Spanish Landing Park, located along Harbor Drive, Kumeyaay Beach.

The move marks the first public space on the bay to acknowledge "the region's first people" and "celebrate their lasting legacy," Port Vice Chair Michael Zuc...

Zoning changes in communities across the city of San Diego are leading to a growing trend: replacing old big-box retailers with mid- and high-rise apartments. A former Fry's Electronics in Sierra Mesa and parts of the Mission Valley mall are among the several projects.

Developers say the sinking demand for commercial space, due in large part to online shopping, is one reason prompting the shift. But not everyone is happy about more ...

July marks Disability Pride Month — celebrating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Here in San Diego, there's all kinds of ways to celebrate disability pride. One is by getting involved with the adaptive sports community in our region.

On KPBS Midday Edition, we highlight two local programs promoting access, inclusivity and community through water sports and dance.

Guests:

• John White, founder, Waves4A...

Imagine an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. Is "detention center" the accurate way to describe it?

Political scientists and legal scholars have been asking whether we're using the right language to talk about immigration enforcement. Some argue that calling them "immigrant jails," "immigration camps," or even "concentration camps" is more accurate.

But others say using the term "concentration camp" diminishes the h...

An outbreak of a severe stomach illness leading to diarrhea, fatigue, and stomach pain has hit several states in the past few months, concerning public health officials across the country.

Case numbers of cyclosporiasis in San Diego County remain low, with no local outbreaks detected as of yet.

On Midday Edition Monday, we talk about the illness — its symptoms, treatment options, and what you can do to prevent its spread.

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Inside jails across California, a controversial police practice is happening.

Undercover agents pose as incarcerated people. Their goal is to get confessions out of suspects.

The tactics — known as Perkins Operations — have led to hundreds of murder convictions.

But critics call the pratice coercion. They also say it promotes racially-biased policing.

Now, the California Supreme Court is reviewing a number of convictions.

On...

Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt was among several military officials whose promotions were recently blocked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reporting from The New York Times.

The newspaper found that five of the seven Navy officers were women or people of color.

Monday on Midday Edition, we hear about how Hegseth's policies and pushback against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are continuing to impact military cultur...

For the last six years, the Filipino American Friendship Festival has commemorated the signing of the Treaty of Manila, an act that freed the Philippines from the U.S.'s colonial rule.

Thursday on Midday Edition, we talk about how the festival is commemorating 80 years of the Philippines' independence and uplifting stories about the Filipino community.

Then, director Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" hits theaters this ...

Data presented earlier this week shows testosterone levels in men have fallen by half over the past 50 years.

This Wellness Wednesday on Midday Edition, we learn more about what testosterone is and how it shapes men's health.

We also talk about some of the challenges in treating men today, in a culture where social media medical advice and easy-to-order treatment options abound.

Guest:

Dr. Ryan Nasseri, urologist, assistant professor, ...

It is Pride week in San Diego and festivities are underway, as the city gears up for the annual Pride Festival and Parade — which is among the biggest Pride celebrations in the country.

San Diego Pride executive director KishaLynn Elliott has been at the helm of the organization for the past six months.

Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon sat down with Elliott to talk about what to expect for the rest of Pride Week, what San Diego...

On Sunday, July 12th, KPBS invited a live studio audience to experience three live tapings with our signature podcasts — "Midday Edition," "Port of Entry" and "The Finest."

All three conversations were connected by a central theme: the art of protest.

This episode contains the full Midday Edition interview with host Jade Hindmon, and two lifelong activists — Henry Wallace V and Josephine Talamantez.

Plus, we hear edited po...

There is no shortage of arts and culture events to check out in San Diego this weekend, from a block party and music festival in Encanto to a new fellowship-driven art exhibition in National City.

Thursday on Midday Edition, we speak with some of the creative forces involved in both events. Then, we highlight what else you can check out in your weekend arts preview.

Guests:

• Kamau Kenyatta, artistic director, Encanto Block Party Mu...

By definition, burnout is a state of exhaustion resulting from chronic workplace stress. That's according to the World Health Organization.

It could mean you're constantly exhausted at work, can't find the motivation for simple tasks, or feel numb and operating on autopilot.

When it comes to burnout, there are many signs to look out for. On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the root causes of burnout that go beyond the individual.

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Now that America has turned 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it reminds us to reflect on the U.S.' colonial relationship with other countries.

That includes the Philippines, which the U.S. occupied until the signing of the Treaty of Manila in 1946. That agreement has shaped the Filipino diaspora across the world and in San Diego.

A major driver of Filipino migration was nursing. Tuesday on Midday Editio...