Dostoevsky's epic novel about murder, morality and suffering is now a 90-minute comic romp at The Globe.

'Crime and Punishment' as a comedy?

One local author draws from personal experience in a new middle-grade novel about anxiety. Plus, "Crime and Punishment, A Comedy" is playing at the Old Globe. And, chamber music concerts and other events to look out for this weekend.

Anxiety in kids, 'Crime and Punishment' as a comedy, and SummerFest

Steve Chu juggles duties as a judge and a pop culture nerd.

Meet San Diego's first Asian American Federal Magistrate and Legal Geek

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.

Who will be the next San Diego County Supervisor for District 4?

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

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.

Comic-Con back in full swing, despite downsized Hollywood presence

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.

First day of school for two South Bay school districts

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.

New weight loss drugs transform obesity treatment

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

Medical field sees big potential for AI

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

What is the state of LGBTQ+ rights after Supreme Court ruling?

KPBS Midday Edition is a daily talk show hosted by Maureen Cavanaugh and Jade Hindmon, keeping San Diegans in the know on everything from politics to the arts.

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

San Diego mayor on latest efforts on homelessness and 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.

To reassess a life: Dancer explores late autism diagnosis in 'Is It Thursday Yet'

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

Journalism faces uncertain future

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

How is San Diego faring in the war on fentanyl?

Eva Noblezada

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.

Eva Noblezada, Latinx retelling of ‘The Taming of the Shrew,’ and more public art

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?

What recent Supreme Court rulings mean for higher education

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

'Human Footprint' explores humanity's complicated relationship with Earth

Kehinde Wiley

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.

Kehinde Wiley's piece at Timken, noir mixology and summer romance reads

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

What can San Diego expect from climate change?

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?

How esports helps build community, one match at a time

This is a really valuable source of local San Diego news, and I would miss it a lot if it went away.  There is one thing about it that I find frustrating, though: why are the sound levels so different between different parts?  Often the interviewer in studio is more much quieter than the phone/skype interviewee. Field pieces are much quieter than host segments. Ads are much louder than everything else. I can&#39;t just set the volume and walk away without three minutes later either being unable to hear something, or else being blasted with sound. One episode is much quieter or much louder than the previous one, so when I fall behind a bit and my computer runs through the backlog, I get these jarring changes in sound levels in going from one episode to the next.

A vital source of local news, but why do the sound levels vary so much?

Love how the format is evolving! Great pace by great producers and the wonderful host, Maureen. ;)

Love the evolution

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