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Customs and Border Protection abruptly closed the Ped-West pedestrian crossing in San Ysidro Thursday. In other news, as the world marks Democracy Day, the United States’ system of representative government is under attack. KPBS explores how the pillars of democracy are holding up in San Diego County. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.

City staff initially recommended 36 cannabis equity licenses. They just announced they'd only issue half that.

Subtropical crabs that look like lobsters show up in droves off La Jolla Shores beach. El Nino currents brought them from Baja California waters and divers say they’re still out there in the La Jolla underwater canyon.

A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law fell through on Saturday.

Martin Scorsese adapts best-selling nonfiction book about a series of 1920s murders known as "The Reign of Terror."

Join Oceanside Public Library and Glassless Minds for a free live poetry contest on Saturday, July 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Library Courtyard at 330 N. Coast Highway. The Find Your Voice Poetry Contest is a one round, one poem poetry contest for adults that will offer 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. and there are 17 spots. The poem does not need to be memorized and should be 5 minutes or less. The event will feature a short set by Rudy K. Francisco, who will also serve as a judge along with San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez and Dr. Angélica M. Yañez. Glassless Minds is a local non-profit that has facilitated and fostered constructive emotional outlets and personal expression in an accepting and safe space for teenagers and young adults through a variety of mediums: spoken word poetry, creative writing, poetry, music and visual art for the last ten years. Support for this program is provided by The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library. The Oceanside Public Library aims to empower the community by promoting literacy, information access, civic engagement, cultural inclusiveness and openness to new ideas. Related links: Oceanside Public Library on Instagram

These true stories range from a "meow-moir" of a Siberian cat to an exploration of what U.S. presidents do after the White House. Check out these nonfiction reads recommended by NPR staff and critics.

Olympic fencing had a big moment in Paris. For the first time ever American women won both individual and team golds in the foil competition. Will this boost a sport that often draws tiny crowds?

Iranian news has not reported any such strike and concluded the sounds reported were the interception of one or more drones. Israel's military has not responded to NPR's requests for comment.

Los propietarios de viviendas del estado ven un aumento en los costos de los seguros, por lo que dicen que tendrán que aumentar los alquileres. Pero se quejan de las leyes que limitan su capacidad para hacerlo.