Andrew Bracken

The author of the new book "Forest of the Sea: The Remarkable Life and Imperiled Future of Kelp" joined Midday Edition Monday to talk about what kelp forests add to our oceans, the history of the Point Loma kelp forest, as well as restoration efforts to bring kelp forests back.

We hear the latest details on Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Plus, a leader in the San Diego Muslim American community shares how people are feeling one day later. Plus, we take a look at the state of Islamaphobia and online hate today. Then, how to foster conversations with children in the wake of trauma and violence.

The Trump administration wants more green card applicants to return to their home countries to apply. We hear from an immigration law expert on what the changes mean, and how people affected are responding to the latest shake-up in U.S. immigration policy.

We dig into the challenges that AANHPI communities face in accessing culturally competent care. Then, political science professor Tom Wong shares his work and research on immigration.

We break down the proposed second homes tax and the San Diego City Council races on the primary ballot. Plus, how San Diego Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha. And, we sit down with writer and activist Helen Zia.

A love story involving a married woman and younger man, and a murder are at the heart of a new novel, with San Diego as the backdrop. Author Cassandra Neyenesch joins Midday Edition Monday to talk about the book and the role San Diego plays in it.

This Election Day, we check in on how voting is going across San Diego County. Then, two political scientists break down some of the top local races.

Reporters share takeaways from the governor's race, the 48th District, local city council races and the San Diego non-primary homes tax.

Artist Chris Polentz is part of a team that designs coins for the U.S. Mint. Then, mixed martial artists and sibling relationships take centerstage in "The Monsters." And finally, your weekend arts preview.

We talk about what the primary election results tell us about where San Diego voters stand. And, a preview of the World Cup — which kicks off next week.