Jade Hindmon

Cyberattacks in several U.S. states appear to be targeting critical infrastructure. We talk about why this is happening and what can be done to safeguard facilities from these attacks.

California has long been known as a place where people come to remake their lives, and look to achieve big dreams. But the postcard image of California doesn't tell its full history. Award-winning journalist and author Michael Hiltzik talks about a more complex history he writes about in his book "Golden State: the Making of California."

We preview two featured books coming to the KPBS San Diego Book Festival — with topics ranging from mindfulness in motherhood, to the power of a good laugh.

As the El Niño intensifies, we check in with our local weather expert about what that could mean for our region. Then, we look at how the city is preparing.

A new book questions the normalization of "Chancla culture" in Latinx families and offers ways to heal. Then, there's a new convention in town focused on improv. And finally, hear about weekend arts events.

We sit down with Christina Brophy, CEO and president of the Maritime Museum and one of the speakers at this year's TEDxSanDiego, to talk about how the ocean influences our everyday lives.

The 2026 One Book, One San Diego selections are officially out. On Midday Edition Monday, we speak with the author Stephen Graham Jones about his book "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter," chosen as this year's adult One Book selection. We also catch up with one of the author's of this year's children's book selection, "Books on Bikes," and learn about the real-life inspiration behind it.

As U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth continues to push for specific grooming standards, we look at what the new shaving policy entails and its impact on servicemembers.

Californians have a new way to protect their digital privacy. We explain how the state’s Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) tool works, and what it does.

In her new book, Movsesian talks about her parenting journey and how being an assistant to Conan O'Brien prepared her for motherhood. Then, our Midday Movies critics dive into the minds of serial killers. And finally, your weekend arts preview.