inewsource cartoonist Steve Breen explores San Diego's fentanyl crisis through illustrated reporting. Then, a preview of film, music and art events to check out this weekend.

A list published last year by U.S. News and World Report ranked San Diego the most expensive city in the country.

On Midday Edition, we're talking about how President-elect Donald Trump's promises to carry out mass deportations and make sweeping reforms to the K-12 education system could impact San Diego.

This Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to honor King’s legacy and reflect on the progress and ongoing challenges in the fight for civil rights. We’ll hear about one of San Diego’s longest running events paying tribute to King, the Human Dignity Award Breakfast.

San Diegans are gathering to help those impacted by the LA wildfires. We explore what's helpful, and what's not.

Against the backdrop of more dangerous winds in our region, we are talking about wildfire preparedness and the conditions that led to the devastation in Los Angeles. Plus, the impact of climate change on wildfire risk. Then, we pull a conversation from our archives about a picture book that explores the impact of wildfire evacuation on children.

We look at wind and fire conditions for the region and what you need to know as wildfires continue to devastate parts of Southern California.

The San Diego Union-Tribune's community guides team shares their bucket list of free things to do in San Diego during the year. Then, how schedule cuts at Chula Vista High might impact its renowned arts program. And finally, film lovers mourn the closure of a beloved movie theater.

As we embark on a new year, we are talking with two re-elected officials, U.S. Rep. Mike Levin and San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson- Remer, to hear about their priorities for their next terms.

We talk about outdoors resolutions and how to take advantage of what’s in our backyard, right here in San Diego. Then, we hear from a unique film program at Carlsbad High School followed by a preview of artistic events coming up in January.