Midday Edition

‘Tis the season for last-minute holiday shopping. For some of us, that means anxiously tracking online orders or rushing through department stores.

But, this year, you might consider shopping local. It's a great way to support San Diego's vivid food, art and culture scenes.

We talk about the KPBS gift guide filled with 31 local gift ideas showcasing the very best of San Diego.

Plus, a third generation San Diegan is out with the third edition of "100 Things To Do In San Diego Before You Die." The author David Swanson will join us with a list of experiences you can "gift" loved ones.

Guests:

• Julia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and host of "The Finest," KPBS
• David Swanson, author of "100 Things To Do In San Diego Before You Die"

A 16-year-old boy was shot by police in downtown San Diego last January.

Konoa Wilson was fleeing gunshots fired at him by another person when an officer fatally shot him, according to his family and a KPBS review of camera footage provided by the San Diego Police Department.

This week, the San Diego City Council voted unanimously to pay $30 million to Wilson's family.

It's considered one of the largest settlements over a police killing in U.S. history, surpassing the $27 million paid to the family of George Floyd.

We discuss the details of Wilson's case and the significance of the settlement from a police accountability perspective.

• Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS
• Shawn Fields, law professor at Cal Western School of Law
• Christy Lopez, professor of law at Georgetown Law

This past year has been marked by intensified immigration enforcement, as federal agents continue making violent arrests and targeted sweeps across the country.The act of deportation represents one of the most consequential parts of the Trump administration's immigration policy, and is the end goal for these aggressive raids.Monday on Midday Edition, a filmmaker and historian dive into the origins of deportation and how racism can influence modern immigration policy.Guests:Alex Rivera, filmmaker and associate professor, Arizona State University Sidney Poitier New American Film SchoolKelly Lytle Hernández, Thomas E. Lifka Endowed Chair in History, professor, University of California Los Angeles

Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress say they're concerned that ongoing operations against alleged "narco-terrorist" boats could be unlawful.Last week, two survivors of a Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat were reportedly killed while clinging to debris in the water.We talk about where the investigation stands and how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is responding.Guest:Andrew Dyer, military and veteran affairs reporter, KPBS

Writer and journalist Sam Quinones, known for his reporting on America’s opioid epidemic, turns to a new subject in his book “The Perfect Tuba.” It’s a celebration of the often-overlooked instrument and the musicians and band leaders he met across the country.Plus, with the holidays approaching, arts reporter and KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando shares a perfect gift idea for the cinephile in your life.And arts and culture reporter Julia Dixon Evans joins us with a look at this weekend’s holiday events, from December Nights and SoNoFest to the Winter Wonderland Festival in Escondido.Guests:Sam Quinones, author and journalist, "The Perfect Tuba"Danny Reid, author, "Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934"Kim Luperi, author, "Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934"Julia Dixon Evans, arts and culture reporter, KPBS

About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. It’s the second-leading cause of cancer-related death for American men, behind lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we invite Jerry McCormick to tell the story of his own diagnosis and his efforts to spread awareness of the disease.Then, we get a medical perspective on prostate cancer, from getting screened to available treatments.Guests:Jerry McCormick, prostate cancer awareness advocateDr. Ramdev Konijeti, director of the Genitourinary Oncology Program at Scripps Cancer Center, surgeon with Scripps Clinic

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will withhold administrative SNAP funding from more than 20 Democratic-led states if they do not provide data on people receiving assistance.It is another threat facing the largest anti-hunger program in the United States.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we talk about what you need to know about these changing eligibility requirements and the state of food insecurity in San Diego.Guests:Alondra Alvarado, president and CEO, San Diego Hunger CoalitionBenyamin Chao, policy manager for health and public benefits, California Immigrant Policy Center

Latina writers and readers will gather for the first Latina Authors Book Fair & Showcase at KPBS on Wednesday, Dec. 3.Responding to an industry where Latinas/os represent only 8% of published authors, the event will highlight Latina authors' journeys and encourage others to publish their own.On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with the co-hosts of the event, authors Elsa Sevilla and Erica Alfaro.Guests: Elsa Sevilla, host of Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla and author of Camera Ready: From Hardship to SpotlightErica Alfaro, author of Harvesting Dreams

December marks the start of flu and COVID-19 season.Experts are worried about low vaccination rates this year. Only about 1 in 5 eligible residents have received their flu shots so far, according to recent data.We discuss what to expect for the upcoming flu and COVID-19 season. Plus, tips for staying healthy beyond vaccines.Guest:Dr. Pia Pannaraj, infectious disease specialist at Rady Children's Hospital