Kpbs Midday Edition

In addition to the state’s color-coded reopening tier, a new metric goes into effect Tuesday to require counties to reduce infection rates in communities harder hit by COVID-19. Plus, a look at the 53rd Congressional District race between Sara Jacobs and San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez, both Democrats vying to replace outgoing Rep. Susan Davis. Also, Californians are asked to reexamine the cash bail system and the property tax loophole on the November ballot. A look at Propositions 15 and 25. In addition, KPBS general manager Tom Karlo is retiring after 47 years at the station. And, a new poetry collection by San Diego Poet Kazim Ali explores sound, time, history and fate.