San Diegans haven’t seen a flex alert yet this year, but one could be coming as state power grid operators are monitoring a heatwave in Northern California that’s been putting pressure on the state’s electric grid. In other news, providers of homeless services in Chula Vista say they are seeing an influx of people experiencing homelessness and seeking services. Plus, an author headlining this year’s Festival of Books talks about her young adult fantasy series.

Peak fire season is here, and firefighters say residents need to be ready for the worst. In other news, we have details on the March of Dimes’ new report on maternity care in California. Plus, an author headlining this year’s Festival of Books, tells us about her book on pop culture's impact on society.

MTS recently held a grand opening for a new transit-oriented housing complex at the Grantville Trolley Station. In other news, as college students prepare to begin the fall semester, there’s a major change coming that will impact financial aid next fall. Plus, we learn about the Stuart Collection, that’s been commissioning site-specific public art for the UC San Diego campus since 1981.

Firefighters continue to work to put out the Bunnie fire in Ramona, and we hear from a homeowner whose house was saved from the fire. In other news, we hear from a San Diego drag queen, who shot to the top of the iTunes Christian music charts after a Twitter tiff with a conservative worship leader. Plus, we have details on a Filipino Punk Rock music festival happening Saturday.

The San Diego City Council appears uninterested in reviving a proposal to allow more townhomes and small apartment buildings in single-family neighborhoods in the city. In other news, we look into Tijuana’s infrastructure woes. Plus, California’s chancellor of community colleges has unveiled a plan to improve access and support for students from marginalized communities.

Planning officials have long discussed improving public transit at the San Diego International Airport to help reduce nearby traffic, and their latest idea could cost billions of dollars. In other news, an analysis of this year’s devastating earthquakes in Turkey holds lessons for California, which is home to a very similar fault. Plus, Tijuana’s All-Star baseball team is representing Mexico in the Little League World Series.

The University of San Diego is expected to release its final report on threats against local elected officials any day now, and preliminary findings show politicians who are women are targeted more frequently than men. In other news, we have all the information you need to know on the upcoming special primary election to fill Nathan Fletcher’s vacant seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.

Law enforcement unions have funneled more than $160,000 into the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 race and some of that money is being spent on misleading ads. In other news, the Trump indictments are making history in real time, causing plenty of discussion on school campuses. Plus open-air cars carrying tourists, taking in the sights and learning about the city started buzzing around San Diego 27 years ago. We learn what tourists get to see and hear during their rides.

We often hear about the dangers first responders face on the job, but in recent years, more of them are dying by suicide than in the line of duty. In other news, the San Diego City Council Monday approved spending money earmarked for park improvements on a freeway exit. Plus, did you know there are current or former police officers with special jobs at baseball games? They're not there as security, but checking balls, bats and other items from the games.

San Diego County's top transportation official is stepping down at the end of the year. In other news, enforcement of San Diego's recently passed Unsafe Camping Ordinance is now in effect. Plus, the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park is starting a new program to reach families in underserved neighborhoods called Community Mornings.