First, we spoke with a handful of candidates from opposite sides of the aisle who are running in the 48th Congressional District race. Also, we’ll tell you why some UCSD faculty are calling for a return of standardized testing. Next, food banks are bracing for an uptick in demand as stricter federal food assistance rules go into effect today. Then, we spoke with a local author who is releasing a book on Punjabi history and traditions in the U.S. And, one local independent book store may be forced to relocate after multiple rent hikes.