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The gene-editing technique is effective for treating some illnesses but it's been too expensive to consider it for rare conditions. A new approach in the works could make it more widely available.

Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor: ReFantazio claimed the most trophies at The Game Awards in a night dominated by sweeps, surprising reveals and fourth-wall breaks.

The FACE Foundation’s 13th Annual Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, Oct. 14, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the beautiful Fairbanks Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. (registration opens at 11 a.m.) This unique tournament allows players to enjoy a day of golf with their furry friends followed by dinner, drinks, an exclusive auction, exciting awards ceremony, and more – all to support FACE’s lifesaving programs. Players will enjoy a friendly and competitive round of golf with their foursome, as well as fun on-course games, including a Hole in One contest. Following the tournament, players are invited to a special awards ceremony, “Yappy Hour,” and dinner. Guests will have a chance to win luxury prizes at our live auction, silent auction, and raffle. Our exclusive “Dream Ticket” raffle includes rounds of golf at some of Southern California’s finest country clubs. The event will directly benefit pets facing economic euthanasia – a reality that occurs when families are unable to afford life-saving treatment for their critically injured or ill pet. FACE is proud to be there to provide financial assistance and resources to families in need of a helping hand during these veterinary emergencies. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, FACE has saved more than 4,402 lives to date! To register, visit https://bit.ly/FACE-GolfReg24. To donate to FACE Foundation or to learn more about their mission, please visit www.face4pets.org. FACE Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year's Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture

The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 6 to October 25. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 13 we welcome Naomi Hobbs on piano for an "American Music" themed performance that includes pieces by Scott Joplin, Frederick Loewe, Leonardo Bernstein, and more. Naomi Hobbs was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She earned her Music Degree at the Musashino Academia Musicae in Tokyo, where she taught for ten years. In 1998, one year before she moved to San Diego, she performed Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto with the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. She was the instructor of Music and Piano class at San Diego Community College for Ten years. She has been composing and arranging besides performing at concerts. She was the first prize winner of the 7th International Piano Competition in Mexico in 2012 and the gold medalist of 6th Seattle International Piano Competition in 2015. For more information visit: coronado.librarycalendar.com

You may recognize actress Annabelle Gurwitch as the longtime cohost of the fan favorite “Dinner & a Movie” or from her appearances on television’s “Seinfeld,” “Murphy Brown,” “Boston Legal,” and “Dexter.” But did you know that she is as talented as she is beautiful, earning a 2021 New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living, a Good Morning America Must Read and a finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing 2022, as well as being a New York Times bestselling author, who has written and developed adaptations of her books for HBO, F/X, NBC, Lifetime networks, including a current film project for the Hallmark Channel based on You’re Leaving When? to star Andi MacDowell. Annabelle has been chronicling living with Stage IV lung cancer and inequities in healthcare in the New York Times and Washington Post since her out-of-the-blue diagnosis during Covid, and she’s given patient advocate talks at scientific conferences around the globe including in Vienna, Rome, Singapore, and Brisbane. Don't miss the chance to meet this remarkable woman on Tuesday, September 10 at this special book discussion of her book You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility. For more information visit: coronado.librarycalendar.com

Jane Addams received a Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for her dedication to stopping warn and speaking out to create peace. During WWI, she presided at a congress for permanent peace at Peace Palace, The Hague, resulting in peace resolutions to end WWI. At 2:30 p.m. MCC Theatre Production “Much Ado About Nothing” with the MCC Theatre Staff. Learn how the MCC Theatre is presenting Shakespeare’s witty and humorous tale of love, deception, and reconciliation with romantic entanglements which lead to unexpected twists. At 1:00 p.m. "Jane Addams" presented by Anne Hoiberg Parking permit required. For more information visit: miracosta.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for an unforgettable night at Camino Riviera on Wed, Sept 4th, 6 - 9 p.m.! Enjoy live music by Maria De La Paz, delicious bites from award-winning chef @brianredzikowski, and exciting silent and live auction items with grand prizes like a 5 night stay at Scorpion Bay hotel, a 4 night stay at the world famous Rancho La Puerta, and a custom designed surfboard shaped by Ryan Engel! dont miss out on this amazing night out! The live action will take place around 7pm. Come be apart of the change in Baja Sur, Mexico. Can't make it? You can still support with a donation via the link at scorpionbayhotel.com/sanjuanicomedicalfundraiser all proceeds go directly to the San Juanico community. See you there! For more information visit: scorpionbayhotel.com/sanjuanicomedicalfundraiser Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Toy companies are preparing for tariffs in the new Trump administration. Nearly all toys sold in the U.S. are imported — mostly from China.

Ted Chiang was recently awarded the PEN/Faulkner Foundation's prize for short story excellence. He sat down with NPR to talk about AI, making art and grappling with big ideas.