The emergency shelter set up at the San Diego Convention Center to house unaccompanied migrant children is shutting down. Meanwhile, state prisoners who play a crucial role in fighting fires are still under strict covid-19 protocols that continue to impact their lives. Plus, a new study finds segregation in San Diego has gotten worse over the years.

The pandemic has revealed critical gaps in our public health care system -- a system that has long been underfunded. Many are arguing now is the time to change that funding imbalance. Meanwhile, San Diego City Councilmembers say it’s time for action on racial disparities in policing. Plus, a new study finds that San Diego has some of the most cost-burdened homeowners in the country.

The City of San Diego announced Tuesday that it’s suing to void its lease-to-own agreements in the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza building deals. The city alleges a real estate advisor in the deals received millions in undisclosed compensation. Meanwhile, San Diego has the highest death rate for people in custody at county jails. Plus, restaurants and hotels are still struggling to find workers.

Officials say the new Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project will help facilitate and bolster trade between Mexico and the US by adding a third port of entry in the San Diego region. It will also help cut down motorist wait times at the border. Meanwhile, a fourth of July fireworks show could be returning to La Jolla, if organizers can overcome legal challenges from people concerned about sea lions. Plus, a new podcast on the origins of San Diego’s Comic-Con.

The White House and Congress are vowing to help thousands of Afghans who face retribution for working with the American military. Some have come to the U.S. on special visas, but others are in danger of being left behind. Meanwhile, San Diego is phasing out some of its vaccination sites. Also, the number of homeless people in Downtown San Diego has risen dramatically, and a new joint city-county outreach effort to get them into shelters begins today.

Despite a moratorium on evictions in San Diego county, some landlords are still forcing renters out. Meanwhile, that moratorium is set to expire in the fall and many others could face eviction. Plus a 12-year-old in City Heights is taking it upon himself to raise awareness about poor drinking water quality in local schools. And, the San Diego Unified School Board voted unanimously to fund an expansion of ethnic studies and anti-racism training, prompting some debate in the community over how much racism should be confronted in the classroom.

A rental relief program meant to prevent massive evictions is not working as it should, as KPBS investigative reporter Claire Trageser found. Plus: The push is on for a California Assembly bill that addresses learning loss suffered by students during the pandemic and more local news you need. San Diego News Now is KPBS' daily news podcast powered, in part, by listeners like you. Join the KPBS family today by becoming a member online at www.kpbs.org/donate

The Coronado Unified School District Board fired the high school’s basketball coach on Tuesday night following a racist incident that occurred after a CIF final. Last Saturday, some Coronado high school basketball players threw tortillas at Orange Glen high school players. Orange Glen is an Escondido school that is largely Latino; Coronado is mostly white. Plus: A little slice of classic Southern California habitat is getting long-term protection in San Diego’s North County, COVID-19 vaccines at McDonald’s and more of the local news you need. San Diego News Now is KPBS’ daily news podcast. Show your support by becoming a member today. www.kpbs.org/donate

Mayor Todd Gloria's has to restart the process of planning the redevelopment of the Pechanga Arena in the Midway District. We unpack what that means. Plus: the cruise ship industry is coming back, the border will stay closed for another month and more state and local news you need.

More women are buying guns than ever before. KPBS spoke with a local organization dedicated to educating women about firearms. Meanwhile, a new housing development in Rancho Peñasquitos is raising concerns about increased traffic and potential wildfire risks. Plus, a full fact check on Governor Newsom’s recent comments about the state’s covid-19 health policies.