San Diego’s eviction ban ended in mid-August, and despite the statewide moratorium still in place some San Diegians are still getting pushed out as investors look to capitalize on the area’s rising rents. Meanwhile, community activists demand answers about an incident caught on a now-viral cell phone video of a Black student being restrained by a white campus supervisor. Plus, the recall election is now less than a week away.

San Diego has plans to widen El Cajon Boulevard with a new right-turn lane for motorists. That's despite years of commitments from elected officials to cut back on driving and make streets more pedestrian friendly. Meanwhile, the summer racing season at the del mar racetrack ended on Monday. Plus, red tape is making it hard for people to rebuild their homes after wildfires.

A Valhalla High School security staffer broke up a student fight last week by kneeling on a black teen's neck. A video depicting the incident prompted outrage and an investigation is underway. Meanwhile, a new bill aims to make sure imprisoned people have proper identification by the time they are released. Plus, many former troops consider an Arlington burial their final veterans benefit. But space for in-ground burials is getting scarce, so some vets may be steered toward cremation instead.

Wildfires are burning across California while local fire departments are facing a shortage in recruits for firefighter positions. Meanwhile, local Afghan families are speaking out about their recent escape from Afghanistan. Also, Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss died from injuries suffered in the Kabul Airport bombing. He was likely the final U.S. service member to die in a war that killed more than 2,400.

The COVID-19 shutdown was especially challenging for children with special needs. With kids now back in school, we have the story of one mother’s efforts on behalf of her child, after a year or more not being around teachers and friends. Meanwhile, a new rental assistance program for landlords is now available through the county. Plus, why the legality of marijuana remains complicated in Mexico, despite a supreme court ruling barring prohibitions.

A rise in COVID-19 cases at two shelters at Father Joe’s Villages has prompted the construction of a temporary outdoor facility for those who test positive. Eventually all positive cases will be placed in local hotel rooms to isolate. Meanwhile, if you missed the Vote By Mail registration deadline yesterday, you’re not out of options yet. Plus, the San Diego Rep will showcase Latinx playwrights this weekend as part of its Latinx New Play Festival.

In Imperial County, voters demonstrate the hurdles Governor Gavin Newsom will have to overcome to survive this recall election. Meanwhile, San Diego's police officers have the lowest vaccination rate of any group of city employees -- less than half have reported being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Plus, a clinical child therapist talks about how to help young students as they return to classrooms amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic.

Students return to class today at San Diego Unified. Meanwhile, as our lives get more digitized, there’s a growing need for workers who know how to code. But often coding training is out of reach for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. One program in Escondido is looking to change that. Plus, the Seau family wants to ensure the 102-year-old amphitheater and nearby community center are preserved.

Our summer music series continues on San Diego News Now with this bonus episode featuring: DJ Artistic

Veterans are raising money online and working connections to get former translators out of Kabul ahead of the American departure. They are calling it a digital Dunkirk. Meanwhile, the San Diego's Public Utilities Department wants to raise water and wastewater rates to cover rising costs. But customers could block the proposal if enough people submit written protests. Plus, most housing experts expect home prices to continue to rise.