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SDG&E’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Geraghty, answers questions about why the California heatwave is straining the state’s power grid and why the flex alert is needed and if residents are reducing power use. Then, in the latest twist in the “Fat Leonard” U.S. Navy corruption scandal, federal authorities say Leonard Glenn Francis, escaped house arrest Sunday ahead of sentencing later this month. Plus, Governor Newsom has begun to sign a new package of climate action bills, including one to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. And, details on another bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would require social media platforms to report hate content data and have transparent policies on that data. Finally, September marks the transition between summer and fall, and while the days are not yet getting colder, times of change call for a new soundtrack. KPBS has a playlist of five new songs to discover this month.

Companies that dig in the public right-of-way will have to pay higher fees to make up for the damage they often leave behind.

When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.

Fort Lee, named after the leader of Confederate forces during the Civil War, was redesignated on Thursday to honor Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams.

Celebrating Barrio Logan! Join us on Saturday, February 4 2023 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Barrio Logan San Diego Grab your crawl tasting pass at Attitude Brewery. Come and experience the culture of Barrio Logan on a food, sips and beer crawl with an amazing fun mixer after party event at La Davina Restaurant and Bar. Get sample dishes and libations from participating venues while you see the culture which is Barrio Logan. You will have the opportunity to discover, savor, and indulge in these incredible establishments in just one day! Grab a friend, bring the family. Grab your tickets now! Will sell out fast!

The state last year opened the way for PG&E to seek a longer operating run. The PG&E intends to apply to extend the plant’s operating life by the end of this year.

By recasting the Bennets as a Cantonese, working-class immigrant family, C.K. Chau hopes to fill a gap in the Pride and Prejudice canon.

Join us for the 5th annual Pucks & Pints charity hockey game & beer festival held on April 8, 2023! Pucks & Pints is a full day of hockey & craft beer for a purpose! All proceeds raised are donated to local charities with last year being our highest earnings yet, donating over $20,000! The action all goes down on Saturday, April 8, starting at 1 p.m. for a day filled with hockey, craft beer, BBQ & more hockey. All benefitting a number of great causes! Tickets are only $60 (plus ticket fees) which include your admission to the Brewers Charity game, access to the Craft Beer Festival with food from Phil's BBQ provided & craft beer from local breweries, along with a ticket to the San Diego Gulls vs. Calgary Wranglers professional hockey game! This year we've been given a new location for hosting our Craft Beer Festival, being held at Modern Times Warehouse, 3216 Kurtz Street. This space is bigger & better than ever, providing more space, and more fun, with an even closer walk to Sports Arena! Due to permitting requirements by the State, this year’s beer and BBQ portion of the event must be 21+ only. Children are still welcome to attend both the brewers' hockey game at 1 p.m. as well as the Gulls game at 7 p.m. but will not be admitted to the festival at Modern Times. Timeline of event: 12:30-1 p.m. - Check-in at the Brewers Charity game outside at the Pechanga Arena Westside entrance. 1-2:30 p.m. - Cheer on players representing breweries & brewpubs from all across the county in the Brewers Charity game. The puck drops at 1 pm so make sure to get here early to check in and grab your seat! 3-6 p.m. - Head on over to Modern Times Warehouse, 3216 Kurtz Street, across the northern parking lot for our Craft Beer Festival where you'll enjoy catering from Phil’s BBQ, craft beer from local craft breweries, an opportunity drawing, and much more fun! 7 p.m. - Admission to the San Diego Gulls vs. Calgary Wranglers hockey game where it is Fan Appreciation night with a giveaway from the SD Gulls! Please make sure to indicate which player you are supporting when prompted to during the order process. *If you are not supporting a player, please enter "NA" *Note, you must download the AXS app and sign in to get your tickets to the Gulls vs Calgary Wranglers game. More info can be found here. All proceeds raised from the event will be directly donated to ResQue Ranch, the Emilio Nares Foundation, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, and the San Diego Brewers Guild.

For many, the key to avoiding these record high temperatures is staying inside and blasting the AC. But what about the people whose work keeps them outside for hours at a time?

In a wide-ranging interview, Ford's CEO shares his thoughts about his company's ramp-up in electric cars and the state of charging. (He's very happy about that Tesla deal, too.)