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Imperial County officials have declared a state of emergency for the Salton Sea, which has become surrounded by dust. Residents are concerned about air pollution coming from the dust. And, a new study finds climate change is making weather events like El Nino stronger. Plus, a Utah community celebrates the removal of toxic materials from the Colorado river. The military is testing a new drone detecting system throughout the week in San Diego. And, a scientist is racing against the clock to save her husband who is dying from a superbug.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have agreed to extend rental protections through the end of September.

San Diego County's Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board sustained a finding that a San Diego sheriff's deputy violated procedure when he placed a shirt over Earl McNeil's head while detaining him.

Samin Nosrat is a chef, best-selling author, La Jolla High School grad and host of the popular Netflix show "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat." She'll make her hometown debut Friday at Balboa Theatre as part of UC San Diego's ArtPower event series.

California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and will use federal money to pay off eligible tenants' debt.

A vote by workers on whether to form Amazon's first unionized warehouse in the U.S. has the community, labor groups and the company on the edge of their seats.

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a red flag warning that lasts until Friday evening. Officials warn weather conditions create an elevated risk of wildfires. Plus, the military is testing a new system to identify drones. Hear how the military is designing this new tool. And, it’s the one-year anniversary of the first Central American migrant caravan. Also, Imperial Valley officials have declared a state of emergency for the Salton Sea, due to long-term erosion.

The pandemic has been stressful for millions of children. If that stress isn't buffered by caring adults, it can have lifelong consequences. There's a lot schools can do to keep that from happening.

Protection for almost 800,000 Dreamers is on the line this week as the U.S. Supreme Court takes on the case over DACA. The Trump administration is attempting to end the DACA program, which offers immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, a temporary reprieve from deportation. San Diego County Registrar of Voters, Michael Vu, joined Midday Edition with what voters need to know to participate in the upcoming presidential primary. Nonpartisan voters need to request a ballot, fast. Plus, a new investigation reveals dozens of active-duty law enforcement officers throughout the state are convicted criminals, including several in San Diego. And, a new national awareness campaign launched this week suggests, support for veterans should go “beyond the thank you.” Finally, San Diego’s craft beer boom goes south of the border.

Zhang Zhan was detained in May after reporting on the coronavirus response in China. Now, she faces years in prison as officials try to silence reports that differ from their own.