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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget projects nearly $19 billion in cuts to education funding. San Diego Unified leaders say their plan for reopening hinges on more federal stimulus money.

As businesses slowly start to reopen, workers are worried about their safety, especially Latinos, who are disportionately front-line workers. Plus, so many aspects of life moving online, some tips for parents and teachers for spotting and stopping child abuse and exploitation virtually. Also, after not accepting new COVID-19 patients because of a one-day surge, Imperial County hospitals are again taking patients. And, the families of four marines killed in a helicopter crash outside of El Centro are suing the parts suppliers whose parts are implicated in the crash. In addition, Cal State University system is looking at $404 million in cuts as classes move online for the fall semester. Finally, just because you’re still under quarantine, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the San Diego arts scene. We have a preview for this weekend.

This weekend's virtual arts and culture offerings include Seaport Sessions, a live music and art pop-up festival, your last chance to see Michelle Montjoy's installation through Lux Art Institute's front windows and a curated experimental music session

A survey by a Carlsbad-based consulting company suggests more than three-quarters of respondents want to keep working from home at least some of the time after the pandemic quarantine is over.

Four San Diego Indian casinos will reopen this week. Also on KPBS’ San Diego News Matters podcast: expanded COVID-19 testing and new testing sites in central and southeastern San Diego, the COVID-19 numbers in San Diego County suggest the virus was likely not widely circulating before stay at home orders, as it may have been in other places like New York City and more local news you need.

San Diegans took to the streets this weekend to protest the in-custody Memorial Day death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. At times, the protests turned violent. Police fired tear gas and looters broke into stores. Meanwhile, three local elected officials are speaking out against violence and systemic racism. And a University of San Diego sociologist talks about what’s driving the current protests and what they have to do with COVID-19.

County health officials made a significant decision last week to allow day cares to begin accepting children whose parents are nonessential workers. But because of miscommunications, day care providers are just now getting the message.

James Spears filed his petition to terminate the conservatorship that has controlled his daughter's life and money for 13 years in Los Angeles Superior Court. A judge will need to approve the move.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Thursdays, Aug. 14 - Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it.

San Diego Unified has a plan for reopening this fall but it depends on funding from the state and federal government. Plus, Imperial County officials thought the coronavirus would not hit the rural county hard but now it has the highest per capita infection rate in the state. In addition, tear gas has rarely been used against protesters in the U.S. in the past half-century, but that’s changed recently and it could worsen the spread of coronavirus. And, San Diego county officials got another rebuke from the courts this week as an appeals court panel rejected the county's Climate Action Plan. Also, after 30 years, the Betty Broderick murders are in the spotlight again as the case is being re-examined in a new Los Angeles Times podcast.