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Officials have turned to conservatorships as part of a solution to the state’s homeless crisis. Those who have spent decades trying to help their loved one with a severe mental illness have largely been in support of expansion, but some advocates have concerns.

Logan Heights restaurant owners are hoping people from outside the neighborhood will venture in for food and fun at "Taste of Imperial" this Friday.

The Bureau of Global Health, Security and Diplomacy, housed in the State Department, will plan for the next pandemic. We interviewed its director, virologist and global health leader John Nkengasong.

In an all too familiar trend, case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise as the U.S. makes its way through another summer coronavirus surge. Next, months after a vaccine mandate went into effect for San Diego city employees, those employees who refuse both vaccines and COVID testing are starting to get Notices of Termination. Then, KPBS investigative reporter Amita Sharma tells us the story of Sara Kruzan, who was pardoned by Governor Gavin Newsom last week after being imprisoned for murder in 1995. Next, how a free yoga class in South Los Angeles came to be in the wake of protests against Black lives lost to violence. Then, KPBS North County reporter Alexander Nguyen shares the story of a San Marcos man connecting with his Nordic roots by building a Viking ship. Finally, as costs from climate related disasters continue to climb, a new book makes the case that the battle against climate change is more than an environmental issue, but also an economic one.

Medicaid is shedding enrollees for the first time since the pandemic started. But rolls in some states are shrinking much faster than in others. Nearly 4 million people have lost coverage so far.

San Diego city employees are now at risk of being fired if they refuse to get vaccinated and tested for COVID-19. Meanwhile, Friendship Park, where families separated by the border talk to each other, may be getting replaced. Plus, a project at the San Diego International Airport causes traffic for travelers all week.

Operation Hope North County's mission is to help house families with children experiencing homelessness.

Welcome to "Le Salon De Musiques" — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concert-goers while savoring a high tea buffet catered by The French Gourmet. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. After 11 years in Los Angeles, we’re providing this unique experience to San Diegans at our new venue at the La Jolla Woman’s Club. CONCERT 6: (Including high tea buffet after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist Nuvi Mehta – P. TCHAIKOVSKY: “Souvenir d’un lieu cher” for violin & piano Op 42 – S. RACHMANINOFF: Trio “Elegiaque” No.2 in D minor Op 9 – P. JUON: Piano Trio No.1 in A minor Op 17 “San Diego Premiere” Performers: Kyle Gilner, violin, Yoshika Masuda, cello, & Tae-Yeon Lim, piano. Tickets ($45-$95) available through here or by phone at: (310) 498 0257. Special offers available online Covid policy: – Attendees are no longer required to present proof of vaccination or negative test upon entry – We highly recommend our guests to wear masks during the performance and Q & A Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

Hundreds of families signed up for a chance at a brand new affordable home in Escondido, but only 10 of the applicants will get a new set of house keys. In other news, flu and COVID-19 cases are being tracked through wastewater, as hospitals deal with surges in both viruses. Plus, longtime San Diego LGBTQ activist, Nicole Murray Ramirez is honored with a street sign.

Children ages 19 and under died from COVID-19 at a rate at 1 per 100,000, making it rare, but still a leading cause of death among that age group.