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First, as we begin the 23rd day of the government shutdown, CalFresh benefits for next month are at risk. Then, a new report explains how National City has added hundreds of affordable housing over the past 5 years. Next, we take a look at how AI is being utilized in schools, work and videogames. Finally, an update on the Tijuana River Community Garden.

State Sen. Steve Padilla’s letter comes as Imperial Valley residents and advocates say they were blindsided by plans for the project.

The celebration of the men's team comes after FBI Director Kash Patel's trip to the Games in Milan, and the president's comments about the U.S. women's team, have drawn scrutiny.

"This release is an exciting step forward for bat conservation in our region, SDHS Wildlife Medical Supervisor Marie Bosch said in a statement. "Being able to track a species that is both migratory and arboreal will deepen our understanding of their needs and behaviors in Southern California."

Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.

This workshop invites you to see the world through the overlooked objects that surround us. What does a café chair witness each day? What secret name does a tree carry? Through poetry, short stories, and songs, we’ll practice writing from the perspective of objects—using their imagined voices as mirrors for our own inner landscapes. By giving life to what is usually silent, we learn to recognize the parts of ourselves that often go unnoticed. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

This live two-hour seminar teaches writers how to craft compelling, immersive historical fiction grounded in accurate research and powerful storytelling. Learn key elements of the genre (authentic worldbuilding, era-appropriate dialogue, engaging characters, strong plot structure, meaningful themes, and realistic conflict) while discovering how to balance factual history with creative license. Ideal for authors seeking to elevate their fiction with richer settings, deeper emotional resonance, and historically plausible narratives. Participants will gain practical techniques for avoiding anachronisms, developing believable characters, leveraging historical events, and building vivid, transportive story worlds that captivate modern readers. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The 16-year-old bucking male horse died shortly after competing in a saddle bronc event on Jan. 11, according to a report from Dr. Tim Eastman, the attending veterinarian at the rodeo.

After a contentious discussion, the vaccine advisory group pushed the vote to Friday to give members time to study the language of proposed changes longstanding policy on the shots.

A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.