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When incarcerated people leave prison, are they actually free? NPR's Michel Martin talks to singer/songwriter John Legend about a new documentary he narrates.

Rising rivers are stranding endangered riparian brush rabbits in California. Wildlife officials are searching out and relocating hundreds of them to help protect the species.

Some insurance companies have stopped issuing new policies for models that are subject to a high rate of thefts, but consumers are still able to buy the cars.

Our view of the constellations has changed since they were first mapped thousands of years ago. That new perspective could also mess with your horoscope.

The U.S. has more than 4,500 banks — more banks than any other country. That huge number of lenders has shaped the economy in countless ways, but it also can pose risks.

Alternative rock band Pixies will perform live at Soma on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m. Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential, pioneering band of the late 80s alt/rock movement, having served as a major influence for artists like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, the Strokes, Weezer, and many more. And today, a whole new generation of music fans has been discovering and embracing the band’s “loudquietloud” signature sound. Quirky, catchy melodies have always been Pixies’ calling card; seven genre-defining studio albums, including the Gold-certified Surfer Rosa, and the iconic Platinum Doolittle, considered one of the all-time, quintessential alt/rock albums. Pixies on Instagram + Facebook!

Italian singer, musician and songwriter Zucchero will perform live at Balboa Theatre on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m. Internationally acclaimed Italian blues artist Zucchero Fornaciari will perform one show in Chicago on his world tour. He will also perform music by Sting, Pavarotti, Bocelli, Eric Clapton and too many more to mention. His music is mostly inspired by gospel, soul, blues and rock music, Italian ballads and rhythmic R&B-boogie-like pieces. He is known as the “father of Italian blues” and is one of the few European blues artists who still enjoys great international success. Zucchero’s world tour coincides with the release of his newest album, D.O.C. Deluxe Edition. The album contains all the songs of “D.O.C.” and 6 new songs, including the special duet of STING & ZUCCHERO in the new track “September.” Zucchero on Instagram + Facebook!

Apocalyptica & Leprous will perform live at The Observatory on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m. Apocalyptica are true explorers, always seeking new frontiers and uncharted territories in which to express themselves. With Cell-0, their 9th studio album, the ambitious and electric quartet have not simply returned to their non-vocal roots, they have traveled deeper and further into the universe of instrumental music than ever before. That first love and passion which fueled Apocalyptica to form during 1993 in Helsinki now carries richer layers of knowledge and experience, which in turn have led to the band to a fundamental realization and creative path. Apocalyptica on Instagram + Facebook!

Three franchisees operating McDonald's locations in Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana collectively had 305 minors working illegally. They are ordered to pay more than $200,000 in civil penalties.

San Diego County saw a slight reduction in cases over the weekend, what can this tell us? Later, demonstrations are planned today across Mexico to protest the deaths and intimidation of journalists. The latest victim, Lordes Maldonado, was killed in Tijuana Sunday. After, the San Diego Regional Task Force has postponed the annual count of people who are homeless until late next month due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Then, KPBS investigative reporter Claire Trageser looks at potential solutions to the staffing crisis at child care centers. Later, all eyes are on California as the state comes up with a proposal on what reparations could look like for Black Californians descended from slavery and who qualifies. Then, California legislation that would help create a single-payer, government-run health plan, faces a key hurdle next week. Finally, KPBS/Arts editor and producer Julia Dixon Evans talks to the new executive director and CEO for the New Children's Museum in San Diego, Elizabeth Yang-Hellewell.