We discuss the daily challenges of living with long COVID, five years since the onset of the pandemic.

A local rental subsidy program is showing promise for older residents trying to stay in their homes. And, a local nonprofit explores the shared housing model.

A new children's book uses plants to promote messages of self love and body positivity.

The National Institutes of Health cut funding for research on intimate partner violence and pregnancy. Plus, how San Diego-based groups are supporting survivors of sexual violence.

Leaders of cultural institutions warn that cutting federal funding could mean losing valuable, accessible programs.

We discuss how San Diegans will feel the impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

Writer Katie Manning will be one of the featured poets at this year's San Diego Writers Festival. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Arab Film Fest. And KPBS debuts its arts and culture podcast, "The Finest," with an episode on a beloved tea shop.

On Midday Edition, we explore how to navigate parenting, work life and the difficult transition to adulthood.

A KPBS investigation reveals racial disparities in previous sentencing for robbery murders. Plus, local veterans push back against proposed job cuts.

Alcocer is a semifinalist in this year's James Beard Awards, which is one of the most prestigious culinary honors in the country. Plus, this month's Midday Movies takes us to the shadowy world of film noir.