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Closed beaches. Contaminated water, and the unfortunate stink of sewage have long been problems for coastal areas in the South Bay. But a settlement to a long-running lawsuit announced Tuesday hopes to improve the problem. Then, the Biden Administration is extending its mask mandates on airlines and public transportation until May 3. San Diego’s COVID-19 infection rate is relatively low and the county says the spread of the virus is likely decreasing. But could we see a bump in infections from the BA.2 variant? Next, a San Diego judge says he believes the county fair can go on this year, but fair officials say that may be impossible. Meanwhile, a new poll shows growing support for trash collection fees if officials provide replacement trash bins to San Diego residents. Next, part two of KPBS’s ongoing series “Let’s talk about it” looks at the art of having difficult conversations about race and equity. Finally, The Old Globe will present a new two-play adaptation of Henry VI in 2023 and is launching a yearlong program of citywide arts engagement and humanities events.

Kane’s K9 Animal Rescue will be hosting a Halloween party and fundraiser at Winston’s in Ocean Beach on October 22 from 4- 7 pm. Tickets are $20. We will be holding a costume contest and a raffle for a selection of prizes! 100% of proceeds go directly to animal care. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

SeaWorld® is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers. SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 craft brews. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local California favorites. Plus savor food items expertly paired to match your preferred brew. This is the one craft beer celebration you won’t want to miss. The fun is brewing, Fridays through Sundays, now to September 11 plus Labor Day Monday, only at SeaWorld. Click here to learn more information about this festival!

Registration is open for the St. Jude Walk/Run San Diego event during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The event will be at 8 a.m. PT on Saturday, Sept. 24 at NTC Park in Liberty Station. The St. Jude Walk/Run offers supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® a chance to walk or run and gather in-person or virtually to raise funds and awareness for the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® Thanks to generous supporters, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. This year’s St. Jude Walk/Run series is nationally presented by Window World, Marcum Foundation, Amazon and Sigma Gamma Rho. For those who attend the St. Jude Walk/Run in person, there will be entertainment, snacks/drinks, and a mission moment to share why the community’s support means so much to St. Jude families. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Fundraising events like the St. Jude Walk/Run are helping to fuel the current six-year, $11.5 billion St. Jude strategic plan that includes tripling its global investment to impact more of the 400,000 kids around the world with cancer each year. Event Schedule: 8:00 a.m. festival area open 8:30 a.m. opening ceremony 9:00 a.m. walk/run start Click here to register or learn more about this event!

There is a marijuana boom in Ontario, Oregon, just across the river from the Boise metro area where pot is illegal. It's the latest flashpoint for conservatives who want to annex eastern Oregon.

Note: This event has been postponed until fall 2023 The Blended Music and Wine Festival will be in San Diego at the SPANISH LANDING PARK. The Blended Music Festival San Diego Promo Code is "RSVP" and can be used on tickets for the Blended Festivals San Diego 2022 event. Discount Blended Festival Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by using the promo code "RSVP". The Promo Code "RSVP" will get you a discount on all blended festival tickets, passes including general admission, VIP and all-inclusive 1 day, 2 day passes. Artists: TI, Galantis, Timmy, Maria Angeliq, Everclear, Blanco Brown WHEN | Oct. 8 - Oct. 9, 2022 ‣ This event runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE | Spanish Landing Park - West ‣ 3900 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here! ‣ General Admission: $110 ‣ VIP: $180 ‣ All Inclusive: $400

Join us for a sunset meditation and bonfire at Mission Bay. Enjoy getting together with like minded people in a fun and meaningful way. There will be time to just relax and chat, bring some snacks if you like. We will begin the meditation around 6:30 p.m. Invite friends and family. Everyone Welcome. Free Event. WHEN | Saturday, August 27, 2022 ‣ This event runs from 6:30 p.m to 10:00 p.m. WHERE | Vacation Isle ‣ Hibiscus Ln. San Diego, California 92109 ADMISSION | This is a FREE event! SOCIALS | Follow Kadampa Meditation Center in San Diego on Facebook!

In the biggest matchup of her life, Iowa's dazzling point guard poured in 41 points to set a NCAA Tournament semifinal scoring record and put her Hawkeyes into the championship game against LSU.

NPR's Scott Simon looks at just how prevalent guns have become in American society, compared to smartphones and cars.

For the seventh time this year, an inmate has died while in custody of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The department has been under scrutiny since a state audit found inmate deaths at San Diego County jails rank among the highest in the state. Meanwhile, residents may be willing to vote to make single-family homes pay for trash pickup, if they get their trash bins replaced for free. Also, we bring you the next installment of KPBS’ new series “Let’s Talk About It,” where we answer tough questions from listeners.