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Luke Wood, SDSU's vice president for student affairs and campus diversity, said all in-person classes —200 mostly lab work classes — would move online, and all students who have moved into campus housing would be able to move out if they so choose. Plus, this week across the county, restaurants, gyms, salons and other businesses are reopening with restrictions following new COVID-19 guidelines — But this time businesses are required to take contact information from customers in the event of an outbreak. Also, the City of San Diego has stopped making rent payments on its highly controversial lease of a downtown office building, in a move meant to address what's seen as a huge real estate blunder by the city.

We want to tell you about an exciting new season of KPBS Explore podcast, "Rad Scientist." Recent events involving the killing of unarmed Black people have brought discussions about racism to the forefront, including at scientific institutions. This season of KPBS Explore podcast "Rad Scientist" is centered on Black scientists, from graduate students to faculty to those who have left the ivory towers. They study bug microbiomes, autism, neural prosthetics and more. But they will also discuss how racism has impacted their scientific journey. First episode drops Sept. 2. Subscribe here: https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/rad-scientist/

Game-day fans can generate a lot of trash so with the return of tailgating comes the return of a lucrative side gig: collecting the empty bottles and cans left behind to return to stores for money.

After receiving Gov. Newsom’s go-ahead, San Diego County is reopening indoor businesses like movie theaters, gyms and museums with required safety measures on Monday. Plus, parents, teachers and students are getting ready to resume in-person class Sept. 1 in some parts of San Diego County. Also, several veterans speak about the scope and impact of racial bias in the U.S. military.

Adjusting to doing business outdoors because of the pandemic is one thing. But now, San Diego businesses are having to deal with record-breaking heat and humidity. And, as the heat wave continues across the region, people are seeking relief in cool zones. Plus, starting Monday, child care providers can apply for small grants that come from federal CARES Act funding and are distributed by the county and local nonprofits.

Many K-12 school districts are tapping federal funds to pay for regular surveillance testing of students. It's an effective pandemic tactic when used alongside mask-wearing and other precautions.

The Israeli firm is under scrutiny after reports its products were used by countries seeking to spy on dissidents and leaders

Many K-12 school districts are tapping federal funds to pay for regular surveillance testing of students. It's an effective pandemic tactic, when used alongside mask-wearing and other precautions.

The Democratic governor on Monday blamed “right wing" politicians and media for perpetuating misinformation about the shots and hindering vaccine efforts.

On a trip to California to survey the devastation of the recent wildfires, President Donald Trump ignored the scientific consensus that climate change is playing a central role in West Coast infernos. Plus, California State Senate President Toni Atkins reflects on this year’s legislative session and what lawmakers accomplished and left on the table. Also, a KPBS analysis of the data released by the county found nightlife hotspots were also hotspots for community outbreaks of COVID-19. In addition, UC San Diego is one of two UC campuses rolling out a smartphone pilot program to warn people of COVID-19 exposure. And, a look into the document fabrication that was the basis of a now-retracted news report about a former city councilmember’s role in the troubled 101 Ash Street real estate deal. Finally, because of the pandemic, San Diego Repertory Theatre is turning the play. “A Weekend with Pablo Picasso,” into a film.