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A KPBS analysis finds the new proposed ADU rules in San Diego would make it significantly more difficult to build in the city’s whitest and wealthiest neighborhoods. Then, find out which issue UC San Diego researchers say has broad support among Republican and Democrat voters. Voice of San Diego’s Lisa Halverstadt joins us to talk about how a fight between the city and county is endangering one successful homeless shelter. And a white actress is suing the county library for discrimination after it wouldn’t allow her to portray Black civil rights icons. Finally, health violations at an El Cajon skilled nursing facility temporarily shut down its kitchen — a rare, but serious action.

Life is in limbo for some San Diegans as they try to navigate choppy political and economic conditions. With the cost of living eating away at their pocketbooks and national news growing ever more turbulent, many are delaying big purchases and milestone dreams.

This year's short list features novelists Rabih Alameddine and Megha Majumdar as well as five first-time nominees for nonfiction, including journalists Omar El Akkad and Julia Ioffe.

In addition to Pynchon's Shadow Ticket, this week's releases include a new memoir from Dopesick author Beth Macy, and a coming-of-age story from former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo.

Inspired by a military strategy to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers see if the technique will help cut malaria infections in little ones.

Select a date: Sunday, July 20, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. -OR- Sunday, August 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This beginner 3-hour woodworking workshop will acquaint students with a woodturning lathe, its parts, the tools needed, safety tips, tool sharpening techniques and how to shape wood on a lathe. The class will consist of students learning to round a piece of square stock, learning the four basic cuts and turning a honey dipper as their take home project. This class is appropriate for ages 16 years and older. All materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Sand Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

On the seventh day of the shutdown, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen tells NPR she's working with colleagues from both parties to find common ground and reopen the government.

Join us for the 5th Annual Serra Mesa Big Block Party on July 12! Enjoy an exciting car show, delicious free food, and fun activities for the whole family. Don't miss out on a day filled with community spirit and great memories! We can't wait to see you there! Serra Mesa Big Block Party on Instagram

It’s game time at The Smoking Gun! On Monday, July 21 at 3 p.m., the Gaslamp’s favorite retro-chic bar is hosting its Industry Summer Bar Olympics, where local hospitality pros go head-to-head in classic bar games—with plenty of action for the public to enjoy. What to Expect: Bar games & team competitions Raffle drawings for fun prizes Food & drink specials all event long Laid-back, high-energy fun in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter Whether you’re playing or just here for the vibes, this is your chance to kick off the week with a little friendly competition and a lot of cold drinks. Visit: Industry Summer Bar Olympics at The Smoking Gun The Smoking Gun on Instagram and Facebook

U.S. allies in Europe and the Indo-Pacific are showing willingness to coordinate and cooperate across a wide range of shared interests, from trade to defense and alliance management to China.