California's insurance market already faced serious challenges even before Los Angeles' devastating fires began. What happens now? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from the week on the roundup.

We hear what it’s been like covering Los Angeles’ historic wildlfires this week. Then, a suite of new state laws took effect in 2025. We take a closer look at some of them. Plus, a fight for control of the San Diego Padres is underway. What does it mean for the team’s future?

San Diego County is rolling out a new state law that expands conservatorships to people suffering from severe addiction. Then, we discuss how the city of San Diego will handle its budget deficit and the demand for new housing in 2025. Plus, we take a look into some media trends heading into the new year.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to expand the powers of the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board to address in-custody deaths in county jails. Then, we hear about efforts to ban the use of algorithmic pricing software in setting rental prices.

Following the election, we discuss new California rules that increase punishments for theft and certain drug crimes. Plus, we'll unpack calls for San Diego police to reduce the dangers of high-speed chases after two recent pursuits turned deadly.

On KPBS Roundtable this week, we have a conversation with journalists covering the San Diego-Tijuana border region on what a second Trump Presidency could mean for the nation’s immigration system.

We get the latest local election results from across San Diego County. Then, what we know about how California’s propositions are faring as the vote count continues.

Election Day is Tuesday. We take one last look at some local races and the issues involved. Then, recent changes to state and local housing laws are opening new avenues for housing development.

Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano shares what he learned from a road trip across America’s southwest. He connected with a wide-range of Latino communities and heard about their concerns and hopes in a presidential election year.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has discussed a federal designation that would target pollution issues in the Tijuana River Valley. We unpack what that could mean for the region. Plus, we check out a new trolley line in East County.

On Roundtable, we're exploring what’s behind this season's turnaround for the Padres and hopes heading into the playoffs.