KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego Mayor-elect Todd Gloria joins Midday to talk about what actions he might take and what aid he might offer as the pandemic continues and the region faces another lockdown. Plus, KPBS reporter John Carroll brings us the second half of his series on how Balboa Park’s cherished institutions are holding up during the pandemic. And this weekend in San Diego art events: a filmed dance production, photography projections at The Front, The La Jolla Playhouse's “A Christmas Carol,” ArtWalk and jazz with Peter Sprague and Leonard Patton.

Newsom announced new stay-at-home rules on Thursday that will trigger when a region’s intensive care unit capacity falls below 15%. Most of the state will meet that threshold within a day or two, he said. Plus, San Diego County remained under a red flag warning for extreme fire danger Thursday, as gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity combined to heighten the risk of wildfires. And people who lost homes and businesses in the Valley Fire are still clearing debris off their land, negotiating with insurance companies if they were insured and applying for federal aid. Then, KPBS reporter John Carroll looks at how some of Balboa Park’s institutions are surviving in the era of COVID 19. Finally, a virtual celebration of writers exploring their lives will take place at the San Diego Memoir Showcase this Saturday.

San Diego reaches the sad milestone of more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths. And, with vaccine approval getting closer and closer, we’ll hear why new COVID-19 vaccine trials are still moving forward. Then, a preview of tonight’s KPBS community conversation on Keeping Our Democracy.

With coronavirus cases surging statewide and hospital beds expected to fill rapidly, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday a more sweeping stay-at-home order could soon be imposed. Plus, San Diego researchers and environmentalists are taking a close look at a pocket habitat that may become an important tool as the climate changes. And in this episode of Rad Scientist, we hear the story of UC San Diego professor Gentry Patrick, who cleared the path from the inner city to academia.

San Diego County COVID-19 infections continue to rise, reaching a total of 80,084 cases. Plus, Pfizer has already requested emergency-use authorization, and if granted could ship its vaccines as early as Dec. 12. How will San Diego County prioritize COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Next, California’s crackdown on unemployment claims are leaving immigrant communities suffering. Additionally, the public is given the first chance to weigh in on San Diego’s new Commission on Police Practices. Finally on our Port of Entry Podcast, Afro-Mexican researcher Jorge Gonzalez takes listeners through the history of Latin music and its influences in West Africa.

Shopping online is easier than ever and with the pandemic, more Americans are shopping at home. That’s also creating a perfect haven on online scammers. Plus, on this season of giving thanks, our film critics have some movies to be thankful for.

With record numbers of new coronavirus cases reported daily, concerns are growing about a rise in hospitalizations in San Diego and across California. Plus, the holidays can exacerbate stress triggers, so it’s important to take care of your mental health as well. Finally, a Thanksgiving tradition, Chef Bernard Guillas answers your cooking questions for the big turkey meal tomorrow.

A San Diego judge has denied a request by a group of businesses to be allowed to continue indoor operations, despite record numbers of coronavirus cases. Plus, the South Bay has been hit the hardest by coronavirus cases and those communities are also dealing with an economic crisis. Also, North County Transit is looking at a plan to extend the Coaster line to downtown San Diego, giving residents a chance to attend Padres games or Comic-Con by train. And, home prices in San Diego County have defied expectations during the pandemic, but recent figures suggest prices are stalling. Finally, a new project in East Los Angeles is looking to archive a local neighborhood’s soundscape and what it means.

As a vaccine for COVID-19 nears, memories of past injustices and present-day inequities in medical treatment, many in communities of color remain wary. Plus, the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the city of San Diego’s budget and as a result Mayor-elect Todd Gloria’s budget priorities. And, even as President Trump’s time in the White House comes to an end, many families remained fractured over his policies. Also, a consortium of more than 100 San Diego organizations is rethinking its approach to hunger and food insecurity and wants your input by Thanksgiving. Finally, the mayors of nine San Diego cities collaborated on a children’s book to raise funds for domestic abuse shelters around the county.

California imposes a new nighttime curfew in lieu of soaring coronavirus figures, but some counties say they won’t enforce it. Plus, more than two weeks after Election Day, two California districts remain uncalled. Next, our weekend picks for the arts include emerging Black playwrights and San Diego Symphony’s innovative new performance.