For his sixth and final State of the City address, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer laid out ambitious plans to address housing and homelessness. Plus, despite a major run-up in rents, California landlords are using the courts to evict tenants far less frequently. What’s going on? Also, desert tortoises are well equipped to handle hot and dry climate but our responses to climate change is affecting their habitats in a one-two punch. And, find out what a New York Times education reporter learned after reading 4,800 pages of American history books. Finally, a new photo exhibit opening Friday in San Diego puts a face on human trafficking, giving victims a way to reclaim their stories.

The wait is over. The U.S. House of Representatives has transmitted the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate and selected Reps. Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler as prosecutors for the impeachment trial. Plus, after the Internet uproar over rapper T.I’s admission that he takes his daughter to the gynecologist for a yearly virginity test, San Diego Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, last week, introduced a bill that would make such a practice illegal. Also, the V.A.’s new smoking ban, while hailed by health advocates, is making it a difficult transition for some patients, visitors and workers. And, dinosaurs have been extinct for more than 65 million years but one San Diego paleontologist helped to discover a new species of microraptors that is 120 million years old. Finally, San Diego History Center is embarking on a major project to scan historical photos of Black life in San Diego and preserve them for posterity.

California is outspending every other state on the U.S. Census and is also conducting its own mini state census to ensure every resident is counted. Plus, the plan to remake Terminal 1 at the San Diego Airport is moving forward. The project includes expanding the terminal to 30 gates and a new parking garage. Also, 10 years ago, an earthquake devastated Haiti. Since then, thousands of Haitians trying to get asylum in the U.S. found themselves stuck in Tijuana. And, two new studies show that supporting working parents with childcare can boost the economy. Finally, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined hundreds of other U.S. mayors in the nation to pledge to save the endangered monarch butterfly.

The Republican Party of San Diego County is calling all party faithful to discuss 2020 issues and strategies to combat this election year. Plus, California is looking to become the first state in the nation to sell its own generic prescription drugs under a new plan proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. There are a lot of Iraq veterans in San Diego, and now they're seeing the situation heating up again in Iraq, following the U.S. assasination of an Iranian general. We'll hear from several veterans about their experiences and America's appetite for more war in the Middle East. Also, how an exhibit on San Diego's LGBTQ history led to a diversity program training for local law enforcement. And, a conversation with SDSU film graduate and director of the new social justice film “Just Mercy.”

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his $222 billion state spending plan. Also, the Nervous Theatre describes itself as a nomadic company. That means no venue to call home. But the company is in town this weekend to perform Jean Genet's "The Maids" at Tenth Ave Arts Center.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office said that no special election will be called following the resignation of Rep. Duncan Hunter. Also, the San Diego Unified School District is suing vaping company Juul Labs over what it calls a youth vaping “epidemic.” We’ll also tell you how California's new privacy law works. Plus, the struggle highly skilled immigrants face finding new jobs. The CEO of Feeding San Diego testified before Congress saying that the government needs to do more to address hunger among veterans, and author Kiley Reid talks about her debut novel "Such a Fun Age."

President Trump is vowing new economic sanctions on Iran in response to a missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq. Plus, a new program clears tickets for homeless people who stay at a bridge shelter for at least 30 days. We’ll also take a look at rising homelessness in Spring Valley. Highly skilled immigrants continue to struggle to find work in the United States. How a San Diego toddler sparked a kindness movement. And, KPBS arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando is calling on all film geeks to check out two new film series that get underway this weekend and focus on Italian and Gearhead Cinema.

San Diego is home to about 60,000 Iranian-Americans. Zohreh Ghahremani, with the Persian Cultural Center in San Diego and author of “Sky of Red Poppies,” a 2012 One Book One San Diego selection, says the community is concerned last week’s killing of General Qassem Soleimani will lead to further violence in the Middle East. As state lawmakers return from the holiday recess, supporters of a controversial housing bill designed to boost housing along transit corridors, hope third time's the charm for SB 50. Plus, the public radio program, “Reveal,” is suing the Treasury Department to uncover the secret landlords buying up America's cities. And, meet San Diego’s Kitten Lady, an animal lover whose mission is to teach others how to rescue vulnerable kittens and nurse them to health.

With the renewed conflict with Iran, the U.S. has limited options in the Middle East as more troops are deployed there. Plus, San Diego's 42 Community Planning Groups have operated in different ways from each other since they came about in the 70’s. Now, the city is attempting to standardize those operations. Also, California is in need of more teachers, especially male teachers of color, and there’s a program underway to recruit them. And, as a California capitol reporter hangs up his political reporting cap, he looks back at a decade of covering California politics. Finally, on the latest episode of “Only Here,” hear about an opera singer who is breaking down barriers at the border through songs.

County health officials have now confirmed 3,838 flu cases since July 1, when tracking for this flu season began. Two more residents died due to flu complications last week while lab-confirmed flu cases spiked to nearly 1,400. And, mark your calendars: here’s what to do in San Diego this January. Tony-Award winning musical, “Dear Evan Hansen” is coming to San Diego this month along with legendary metal band Tool and singer/songwriter King Princess.