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An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.

First, KPBS attended the memorial for the victims of Monday’s Islamic Center attack. Then, the state’s revised budget would cut Medi-Cal for refugees and asylum seekers. , And, we spoke with an election expert about the campaign websites of some of the candidates running to represent the 48th Congressional District. Also, we’ll tell you about the legacy that one San Diego Civil Rights leader is leaving behind. Plus, some weekend event ideas.

**Event Postponed due to recent weather: www.instagram.com/p/DecrkaMlzlj/ Enjoy a perfect fall day in San Diego with Adjoin! From soil to soul, wander through seasonal blooms in a private backyard garden, dig into festive fall activities, support local artisans with disabilities and take home their hand-crafted creations, and savor an afternoon outdoors with neighbors, friends, and fellow Adjoiners. Learn how Adjoin has grown from our grassroots into a California statewide nonprofit throughout the years. Learn how our person-centered approach to support grows the confidence of each client we serve. Whether for our clients living with intellectual and developmental disabilities or veteran families experiencing homelessness, sprouting confidence today creates flourishing success in the future. Join us in the garden, and help us grow! We create limitless pathways for people to belong where they live, work, learn, and play. With over 40 years of service in California, you can trust our people, compassion, integrity, innovation, and fun! Adjoin provides crucial and essential services to communities throughout California through three service divisions. We serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a variety of services that enhance their ability to live, work, learn, and play in their communities of choice. We serve veteran families struggling with housing stability with low-barrier, wraparound housing and financial assistance services that establishes self-sufficiency, prioritizes housing first, and gives choice back to our veterans. Finally, we are dedicated to innovation in the digital space by developing a web-based platform for people with disabilities to easily connect with services in their area, expanding access for all. Adjoin is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible as provided by law. Please consult with a qualified tax consultant for tax-deductible detailed information. Adjoin on Facebook / Instagram

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. For many Jews around the world, a highlight of the holiday will be hearing the shofar: an animal's horn blown like a trumpet.

This August 27, join Library Shop SD at our Mission Hills location for a conversation with Elizabeth DeLozier and KPBS’ Julia Dixon Evans on "The Whitechapel Full Moon Society," the new novel from the author of "Eleanor of Avignon." This event will include a conversation, Q&A, and author signing. Proceeds from all book sales support the San Diego Public Library. ABOUT THE BOOK Set in Victorian London during Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror, this gripping, original novel is perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab, Dana Schwartz, and Sarah Penner. When Caroline Foster arrives at the Whitechapel Full Moon Society in search of her missing brother, she finds a dilapidated façade belying an interior as opulent as any exclusive gentlemen’s club. In exchange for room and board, Caroline is hired as the Full Moon’s maid, where she is given three orders: don’t ask personal questions, stay out of the iron-barred room on the second floor, and remain in her bedroom from sunup to sundown on the full moon. But when it is revealed that the previous maid was murdered— an early victim of Jack the Ripper— and her brother has left behind no answers, only more questions, Caroline begins to suspect her hosts might be hiding something. As more bodies turn up with a connection to the Society, Caroline fears she may have unwittingly stumbled into a bedtime story, the kind with monsters and curses, family secrets and ancient lore. Tantalizing and pulsing, Elizabeth DeLozier’s sophomore novel gives an exciting alternative look into the infamous Jack the Ripper story with a major, supernatural twist. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Elizabeth DeLozier holds a BA in Spanish literature, a BS in biological anthropology, and a doctorate in physical therapy. A practicing pelvic floor physical therapist, chaotic Virgo, and vegetarian, she lives in San Diego with her husband, twin sons and rescue dogs. Her debut novel, "Eleanore of Avignon," was a Library Reads Pick, and Aardvark Book Club Pick, and a perennial favorite at all of your San Diego independent bookstores. Julia Dixon Evans hosts KPBS’ arts and culture podcast, "The Finest," writes the KPBS Arts newsletter, produces and edits the KPBS/Arts Calendar and works with the KPBS team to cover San Diego’s diverse arts scene. Previously, Julia wrote the weekly Culture Report for Voice of San Diego and has reported on arts, culture, books, music, television, dining, the outdoors and more for The A.V. Club, Literary Hub and San Diego CityBeat. She studied literature at UCSD (where she was an oboist in the La Jolla Symphony), and is a published novelist and short fiction writer. She is the founder of "Last Exit," a local reading series and literary journal, and she won the 2019 National Magazine Award for Fiction. You can find her book, "How to Set Yourself on Fire," at Library Shop SD. RSVP: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/events/delozier26

Jon Schnitzer of the "Something Spooky" show came to San Diego to investigate paranormal activity at the world-famous strip club, which owner Kata Pierce-Morgan says is haunted.

An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils of AI — and possible paths forward.

Learn to make a basket made from long leaf pine needles, using waxed Irish linen, an assortment of beads or other embellishments, starting with a stone center. Topics to be covered include the differences between pine needle types, preparing the needles, waxed Irish linen, basket centers, embellishing your basket, and how to start and how to finish your basket. Students have the option to weave a basket, a pendant, or an ornament. Basket Weaving is a wonderful way to recycle from nature and is also a meditative activity. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Last month, state lawmakers passed legislation formally clearing the way to install solar panel arrays that fit on a balcony or in a yard. The bill awaits the governor’s signature.

This talk will focus on amazing geological forces and events from the last 200 million years that have shaped the San Diego County we see today. From regional tectonics to massive volcanism, uplift and erosion, and the many current infrastructure challenges San Diego currently faces, Mike Thacker will tell the story behind our broad mesas, dramatic coastlines, canyons, and wide valleys. Attendees will be sure to come away with a deepened understanding of and appreciation for the geological history of our unique region. About the Presenter: Mike Thacker is a retired Senior Staff Research and Development Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He has a B.S. in zoology from San Diego State University and studied anthropology and archaeology at University of California Santa Barbara, Palomar College, and San Diego State University. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees for the San Diego Archaeological Center and is a volunteer teaching assistant for Palomar College archaeological excavation field school and survey programs. Mike is passionate about his home of San Diego and leads interpretive hikes for the San Dieguito River Park and San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. His interest in geology has motivated his study of the geology of the San Diego region for the last 16 years. San Diego Archeological Center on Facebook / Instagram