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As people in Taiwan watch the war in Ukraine, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with veteran journalist Chris Horton about what they think it could mean for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

There are still millions in rent relief available for county residents and officials are trying to figure out why some renters are not taking advantage of the offer. Plus, the political attitudes toward marijuana have been shifting for years thanks in part through spending on local elections by the cannabis industry. And, this weekend in the arts, new dance film, last chance to see works from 30 artists living in the border region and works by emerging artists.

The White House said President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with Cherelle Griner on Wednesday, as more of the WNBA star's supporters publicly petition him to do more to secure her release.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Valet on Hulu, watching wrestling, and a playlist crafted for the perfect summer vibe.

This weekend in the arts, there's a new dance film that highlights the stories of Southeast San Diego, it’s our last chance to see an exhibition of works from 30 artists living in the border region. Also work from some of the finest emerging contemporary artists studying art today.

SDG&E said its roadmap to net zero includes green hydrogen projects and increased clean energy storage capacity. But critics doubt the utility’s climate-friendly goals, as long as the fossil fuel natural gas remains such a big part of its portfolio.

San Diego's community leaders react to what many see as a turning point for equality following guilty verdicts for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.

Teens spend their spring break finding solutions to local community problems. They present their plans in a podcast.

Local unions have lobbied lawmakers to make union members eligible for the vaccine; They’ve secured their own vaccine supplies and have launched outreach campaigns promoting vaccination. Meanwhile, we have local reaction to the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial. Plus, California could be facing a “mega-drought.”

People have long traveled across the border to save thousands of dollars on medical procedures including cosmetic surgery. Which is an industry that’s seeing a boom. But one California woman, Keuana Weaver died on the operating table after crossing into Tijuana for a cosmetic procedure. She’s not the only one; two others had to be rushed to the hospital with life-threatening complications and are still recovering.