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Pakistan's economy is on the verge of collapse, and the U.N. warns more than 5 million people will be close to famine by the end of March. Soup kitchens are struggling to meet the growing demand.

Academic researchers and student employees are demanding improved pay and working conditions.

City planner and author Jeff Speck shares insights into how cities can move away from a car-dominant culture.

A dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases continued Thursday, with a new daily record of 5,976 infections. Public health officials are urging residents to keep New Year's celebrations small. Meanwhile, the trash truck driver strike at Republic Services is two weeks old, with no sign of progress in negotiations. Now, Mayor Todd Gloria is urging residents with trash piling up to contact the company directly for pickup services. Plus, our weekend arts events preview from the KPBS arts editor and producer.

Many healthcare workers are out with COVID, and state officials are now considering an order for hospitals across California to suspend some elective surgeries. Plus, the Senate is preparing to vote on two long-awaited voting rights bills: the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. Meanwhile, San Diego company TuSimple, announced late last month, that they made the world’s first semi-truck run on public roads without a driver or human intervention. Later, KPCC's Robert Garrova explores how the pandemic has shaken the mental health of the undocumented community. Afterwards, Bryce Miller joins KPBS on how the SDSU Men’s basketball team was forced to put its season on pause after their win over Colorado State. Finally, KPBS speaks to T. Jefferson Parker about his new novel: “A Thousand Steps.”

Mike Hess Brewing is turning 12! Come and celebrate with us and be part of the party on August 13 as we celebrate 12 years of Great Beer, No Exceptions and raise money to help kids with cancer. This year's beneficiary of all net proceeds from HessFest is OAK (Oncology and Kids), an organization doing wonderful things for kids and families going through pediatric cancer. Grab your shades, blanket, and lawn chairs, grab the kids and your friendly pooch, and head beachside to Pier Plaza along Seacoast, just south of the Imperial Beach Fishing Pier for this super fun summertime event. An awesome way to enjoy summer with your friends and family! This year, enjoy an IBAC-run no-entry-fee cornhole tournament for prizes; food from FOUR food vendors including City Tacos, Doggos Gus, Dang Bros Pizza and more, plenty of beverages (Mike Hess Brewing beers, house-made root beer and more), and the main event: a concert featuring headliner The Sully Band, OB reggae sensation Sensi Trails and local IB favorites, The Payne Killers! To top it all off, have fun while doing good: Unlike so many other festivals, MHB will be donating the net proceeds from HessFest to our charity beneficiary partner, and each of the vendors at HessFest will also be donating a portion of the day's proceeds. Representatives from OAK will be on hand to talk to guests about their mission and why your support means so much to them and the people they serve. All this and more, including interactive booths from Boca Rio Ink (t-shirts on demand), Sky's Delights, Party Pop, and Bibbey Shell Shop. When | Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 Time | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Venue | Imperial Beach Pier Plaza Ticket options this year are: Kids under 6 are free admission! Youth Music Lover, 7 - 20 years old: $18 each all-day admission 3-ticket wrist band, good for 3 root beers, 3 tacos or any combination thereof (2 tacos + one soda or 2 sodas + 1 taco) Commemorative OAK shirt Designated Driver: $25 all-day admission Three-item wrist band (unique color for Non-Alc), good for 3 sodas or food items or combo thereof HESSFEST XII branded can glass Tier 1: General Admission is $30 and includes: all-day admission Four-item wrist band, good for any four items (4 drinks or 4 food items or any combination of either) HESSFEST XII branded can glass Tier 2: Super Fan is $50 and includes: all-day admission Six-item wrist band, good for any six items (6 drinks or 6 food items or any combination of either) HESSFEST XII branded can glass commemorative HessFest T-shirt Schedule: Doors at 11 a.m. Music Last Call, 4:30 p.m. Taps shut-off, 4:45 p.m. End, hit the exits, 5 p.m. For additional information about the event, please visit here! Follow Mike Hess Brewing on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others in the mass shooting in Monterey Park on Saturday. The incident took place near one of Southern California's largest Chinese New Year street festivals.

The markets have rallied this year as investors believe inflation will continue to ease and that the economy will avoid a recession – but it could end in tears.

A cascade of new abortion restrictions known as "trigger bans" are taking effect in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision overturning the right to the medical procedure.

In a world getting used to extreme weather, 2023 is starting out bonkers. Meteorologists are saying it's typical weather weirdness, with a boost from human-caused climate change.