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A few moments of controversy have touched an otherwise sleepy, wide open race to be California’s next governor.

A university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than half of undergraduate students are pursuing STEM degrees requiring math coursework, that's a problem.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Encore Monday, Oct. 6 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. The evening includes performances and appearances by some of the country's most celebrated Hispanic artists and visionaries. This historic program, created by the White House to commemorate the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month in America, is among the highest honors by Latinos for Latinos and supported by 40 national Hispanic-serving institutions.

An Evening With the San Diego Jewish Men's Choir features uplifting selections from the choirs upcoming Carnegie Hall Debut Concert in a variety of styles and languages, including English, Hebrew, Ladino and Hebrew. Tickets music be reserved online at this link: https://www.nertamidsd.org/event/havdalah-jam.html San Diego Jewish Men's Choir on Instagram and Facebook

A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Minnesota Public Radio listener Erin Rhode of Plymouth, Minnesota along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

After street closure permits were canceled last-minute, the North Park Book Fair is back. This Saturday, it returns in pop-up form — and the switch rallied one local business to step up.

Stephen Nakagawa, a former Washington Ballet dancer, will be the new director of dance programming. The announcement comes five days after the Kennedy Center's previous chief was dismissed.

Celebrate Bastille Day with a French twist at La Jolla’s monthly Art Walk! Enjoy free admission to MCASD (with pre-registration), live French-inspired music, art-infused fashion from Fashion Week San Diego designers, themed treats, and gallery exhibits throughout the Village. Admission is free — register in advance to enjoy early museum access at 3 p.m. Register here: https://forms.gle/gyjd5Qp9Rp94SAKM6 | More info at lajollabythesea.com La Jolla by the Sea on Facebook / Instagram

Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.