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Domestic violence incidents increased slightly in San Diego County last year, according to a report by the San Diego Domestic Violence Council. The report comes on the heels of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

San Diego County Supervisors Dianne Jacob and Nathan Fletcher, are proposing a temporary ban on vaping devices and flavored tobacco products in the unincorporated areas of the county. The proposal will go before the county Board of Supervisors on Oct. 15.

The impact of climate change on local businesses and homes, our oceans, and the California National Guard.

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

Two deadly shootouts between Mexican law enforcement and cartels last week underscore how the country’s drug war continues to rage on, driving more Mexican migrants to seek asylum in the United States. Plus, scientists in San Diego are looking at a way to stop an age old problem — marine gunk sticking to the bottom of a boat. Hear more about how science is being used to tackle this costly issue. And, San Diego city officials are warning people to be alert about wildfires under Santa Ana conditions. Last week’s Fairmont Fire is a stark reminder of the threat.

As the threat of wildfires continue Wednesday, 40,000 people could lose power in San Diego County because of safety shut offs. Plus, San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved turning a dilapidated property in Hillcrest into a behavioral health center that will offer a multitude of mental health services. Also, the Navy is looking at reforming its military justice programs in light of the outcome in war crimes trial of Edward Galllagher. And, NPR host Shankar Vedantam on why certain parts of the human brain remains hidden. Finally, a San Diego nonprofit is making it ‘cool’ for grandparents to join the fight against climate change.

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

Schools in Julian could close again this week because of planned power outages as high winds raise the risk of wildfire. How these closures are affecting instruction. Plus, the trial of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, accused of killing a wounded detainee, ended in a debacle. The case has created an urgency to reform Naval military justice. Also, how is California going to solve the state's housing crisis? Well, 50 years ago, there was an idea — pre-fab housing. That housing breakthrough is back. And, San Diego State University has revised its offer to the city for its Mission Valley stadium property. The university is offering a lot more money Editor’s Note: KPBS is a service of San Diego State University.

Hoaxes and misleading posts aimed at depressing turnout have spread on social media. Experts say it outpaces 2016, when Black voters were the top target of Russian-backed disinformation.

An angry President Trump urged Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to overturn the state's election result, according to a recording of a call obtained by Georgia Public Broadcasting.