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Frost, floods, energy prices and Brexit are among the possible culprits in the shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and lettuce in the U.K.

Over 400 of the top junior tennis players in the country, aged 16 and 18 and under, will compete for the title of National Champion. In addition, the following wild cards to the 2022 U.S. Open will be awarded to the tournament’s top finishers. 18s Champion – US Open Main Draw and US Open Junior Main Draw 18s Finalist – US Open Qualifying and US Open Junior Main Draw 18s 3rd Place – US Open Junior Main Draw 16s Champion – US Open Junior Main Draw 18s 4th & 5th Place – US Open Junior Qualifying The Girls’ 16s event will begin on Saturday, August 6 and conclude with the singles and doubles finals on Saturday, August 13. The Girls’ 18s tournament will get underway on Sunday, August 7 and conclude with the singles and doubles championships on Sunday, August 14. Both divisions will feature 256-player singles draws with the top 32 players receiving a first-round bye. There will also be 128-team doubles draws with the top 16 teams getting first-round byes. The Opening Ceremony for the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center on Saturday, August 6 at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free each day of the tournament and there is no charge for parking at the Barnes Tennis Center. Daily starting times are subject to change. For the most current schedule information go to the official tournament website at: www.ustagirlsnationals.com. Follow them on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Dueling proposals from Democrats and Republicans in the California legislature aim to provide relief from soaring gas prices. Meanwhile, funding is on the way for mental health treatment for San Diego’s health care workers. Plus, we continue our series on how the pandemic has impacted San Diego’s arts scene.

We have another group for a FREE two-day Evidence Management Professional Certification class in Coronado! Focused on principles, processes and problem-solving, EMI's training assures the integrity of all the evidence in your agency's property room by equipping your staff with the essential knowledge and skills they need. Participants will leave the class with a toolbox of resources and references to improve their own operations. 3 Year Certification! Join us at the Coronado Community Center in Coronado, CA on August 24. Follow them on social media! Facebook + Twitter

Come watch Thomas Rhett with Parker McCollum and Conner Smith at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 27 at 7:30 P.M. Follow them on social media! Thomas Rhett: Facebook + Instagram Parker McCollum: Facebook + Instagram Conner Smith: Facebook + Instagram

In late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new program to dramatically speed up the state’s wildfire prevention work. But an investigation found the program hasn’t resulted in a single completed project. Next, it’s been a month since Little Italy resident Yan Li was shot and killed by law enforcement after being served with an eviction notice. Meanwhile, community members are demanding more information about what happened, while policing experts are questioning how the situation was handled and why it escalated so quickly. Then, San Diego spent 64% of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act dollars on policing an investigation by The Guardian found. Then, an effort to ensure more safety for bicycle riders on San Diego streets was shut down in Mira Mesa last week, and its future is in doubt. After, San Diego State University scientists are working on a way to figure out if there are molecular traces of life on Mars. Finally, author Lela Lee talks about the latest installment, “Angry Little Asian Girl: Moments with My Mother,” in her popular comics series.

Join folksinger, storyteller and humorist Gregory Page and his "One-Man-Folk-Band" for a brand-new show that's sure to delight the entire family! 2 local and international legends, Gregory Page and Jack Tempchin on one sure to be fabulous night! Follow them on social media! Gregory Page: Facebook + Instagram Jack Tempchin: Facebook + Instagram

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! From the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, you’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and transform lives. Sign Up: https://give.realitychangers.org/OverTheEdge2021 Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

People buried under rubble in southern Turkey continue to defy the odds, surviving freezing weather and a week without water. A 40-year-old woman was pulled alive in Gaziantep province early Monday.

Law enforcement leaders are touting new guidelines for San Diego police agencies to investigate each other’s police shootings and in-custody deaths as a step toward more independent oversight. But some advocates of police reform worry that the changes will not go far enough to ensure transparency. And, San Diego is one step closer to realizing one of its biggest public transportation goals. The city and SANDAG have agreed on building direct transit connections to the San Diego airport. Plus, a second COVID-19 booster shot increases immunity against COVID infection, severe illness and hospitalization in people over 60. That’s the conclusion of a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Then, a new climate report card released yesterday gave grades to 18 cities in the San Diego region, and the results were mixed. And, there is an educational transformation happening in Logan Heights to bridge the achievement gap for underserved students. San Diego Unified made a multi-million dollar investment in the historically Latino neighborhood near downtown. Finally, The La Jolla Playhouse describes the Without Walls festival as: “An invitation to reimagine what theatre can be through intriguing and playful experiences.” We have a preview of this year’s in person WOW festival.