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Large parts of Southern California are once again under wildfire risks as strong winds and dry conditions return this weekend through Wednesday.

Stock markets shot up Thursday in response to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts, but lower interest rates may not make it easier to afford a home mortgage in San Diego. In other news, data shows Black mothers and infants face higher rates of childbirth related complications or deaths than any other race or ethnicity in the U.S. San Diego county is expanding valuable resources to black mothers and babies to help bring those rates down. Plus, our KPBS arts reporter joins the podcast to talk about the new fall arts guide.

The president-elect's undiplomatic talk in recent days of reclaiming the Panama Canal — and annexing Greenland and even Canada — have some experts comparing his strategy to Nixon's "Madman Theory."

This site-specific, immersive soundwalk takes audiences on a meditative urban odyssey around La Jolla Playhouse and UC San Diego, offering new ways to see and listen while in search of the extraordinary amidst the mundane. Grab your headphones and comfy shoes for a site-specific, immersive soundwalk that takes you on an urban odyssey exploring the built environment and natural world around La Jolla Playhouse and UC San Diego. This poetic, meditative and innovative work from Los Angeles-based artist Marike Splint offers new ways of seeing and listening as it navigates you through the physical, cultural and geographical landscapes we inhabit, in search of the extraordinary amidst the mundane. 59 Acres can be enjoyed at any time during daylight hours. Bring your fully-charged phone and headphones. Just Show Up Events: Enjoy this event at (almost) any time or between your other events! This event is open during the opening hours noted above. No RSVP needed. La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and breathtaking experiences from local, national and international artists. Free for everyone to attend from April 4 – 7, WOW Festival is presented in partnership with UC San Diego and takes over locations all around the campus. Visiting Hours: Thu, April 4: 4-6:30 p.m. Fri, April 5: 4-6:30 p.m. Sat, April 6: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sun, April 7: 11a.m. - p.m.

The new trash fee will be the first one San Diego trash customers have had to pay, and officials say they’ll have a chance to shape it.

School districts in and around Los Angeles shut down because of the fires. That includes LAUSD, the second largest school district in the country.

In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become a channel for big help — from locals to people across the country — to support their neighbors up north.

The US announces an increased $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelas President Maduro on day he's sworn in for a third term.

Some communities in Vista, Rancho Del Rey, Eastlake and the Otay Reservoir have active planned outages underway.

The Human Society is also asking people for help fostering animals to relieve the overcrowded shelters.