As the more transmissible delta variant continues to spread, San Diego County’s death toll from COVID nearly doubled in one week. We bring you an update on the impact the virus is having in San Diego County. Plus, one of the most contentious housing measures to come out of the California legislature is now on it’s way to the Governor’s desk — Senate Bill 9, which allows up to four units to be built on lots zoned for single family houses. And, San Diego County students with special needs faced extra challenges in virtual learning. Now they're making up for lost time back in class. Then, Supervisor Nora Vargas joins Midday Edition to discuss what the new county arts and culture council would look like and how it might work. And, the KPBS Summer Music Series continues with DJ Artistic, considered an architect of the local hip-hop scene who curates and produces events, makes space for emerging artists and is a four-time SDMA winner.
