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Veteran Wall Street Journal reporters Josh Chin and Liza Lin spent years covering China. In a new book, they untangle how China built its formidable digital surveillance apparatus.

The antiquities hailed from Italy and Egypt, and were returned after the Manhattan District Attorney enacted search warrants.

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Allow yourself to be carried away by the deep feeling of freedom and connection of the MindTravel Silent Walking Meditation. This magical experience is led by MindTravel creator and composer, Murray Hidary. Note: This hike is rated as Moderate with an elevation gain of 900 ft and little shade coverage. Please plan accordingly. Over the course of the MindTravel experience, you’ll join other MindTravelers exploring one of the world's most beautiful trails while guided by MindTravel music delivered through MindTravel headphones. The evocative piano music ignites freedom and expansiveness that amplifies the healing and inspirational power of being surrounded by beauty. After a short introduction and intention-setting. the group will venture forth on a guided meditative hike up Cowles Mountain complete with a stunning 360 degree view of San Diego for a contemplative and powerful creative journey--all while enveloped in the transcendent sounds of the beautiful, original MindTravel compositions.

The new children's book, "Dasha on the Trail," is a hike through Southern California’s rugged landscape as seen from eyes and snout of a lighthearted pup, Dasha. She sniffs out animals on the trail like mischievous ravens and her leash-free cousins, the coyotes. She longs for freedom but knows a tame dog might not know all the tricks of this untamed world. In this Sunbelt Spotlight, we will take a look at this charming story with author and illustrator Gwynne Bruck. She will share with us how this story came to be and provide tips for safely exploring San Diego County parks with your pooch. We will also be joined by Mission Trails Regional Park Ranger Heidi Gutknecht. Mission Trails Regional Park serves at the setting for the book. The park is filled with native wildlife and examples of California’s chaparral and coastal sage scrub. With more than 8,000 acres, Mission Trails is one of largest urban parks in the United States and features 65-miles of trails, a visitor center, and campground. About Gwynne: After twenty five years as a boat captain, Gwynne decided to change course and began writing and illustrating children’s books. In her first book, she highlights some of the local wildlife that Dasha points out on their hikes together. It is her hope that readers will learn a little about their wild neighbors and go out and explore the beauty of San Diego’s open spaces.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing $12 billion in new funding to get more people experiencing homelessness into housing. Plus, San Diego County has gone from having a vaccine shortage to a vaccine glut, but that might not be good news. Also, last month, San Diego County's District Attorney’s office put an end to gang injunctions, but healing from the damage done to neighborhoods will be a long process. Then, so much of American identity is rooted in traditions passed down from one generation to another and is a major theme of a children’s book exploring how traditions fit into the modern way of life and what it means to truly embrace one’s heritage and history. And, e-sports, competitive video gaming, is gaining popularity on California college campuses and is leading to professional opportunities. Finally, this Friday, the virtual Shorts Fest will highlight the best short films made by local filmmakers during the pandemic for the 48 Hour Film Project.

Niemann, a grandmaster, is competing in the U.S. Chess Championships tournament that began Wednesday in St. Louis.

Our annual fall program, with selections from the Bard's canon, including sonnets - performed by local actors. After a COVID-19-dictated year off, the San Diego Shakespeare Society will present its annual fall program in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater on the “campus” of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Point Loma. The 80-minute “Seasons of Shakespeare” program will highlight material from the canon, including the Bard’s sonnets, not merely focused on the seasons of the year but of life, with Time being one of Shakespeare’s greatest themes. Join us for a lovely autumn afternoon which will celebrate comedy, drama and poetry and feature the talents of Eva Barnes, Geoffrey Graeme, Thomas Haine, Patrick McBride, Jeffrey Ingman, Jackie Ritz, Amanda Schaar, Julia Schalz, Tom Steward, Ashley Engelman, Janaki Stoeckley, Tim West, Maxine Levaren, and more! Admission is by a $15 suggested donation, or whatever you would like to contribute to support the Society and the artists. Date/Location: Oct. 24, 2021 @ 4:00pm Westminster Outdoor Amphitheater Price= $15 suggested donation For more information on this event please visit: Register on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seasons-of-shakespeare-outdoor-performance-tickets-184032354727

Environmentalists advocating for nuclear power have led a push to extend the operating life of Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant. Japan and Germany consider similar extensions.

San Diego county health officials announced 355 new infections on Monday and the likely culprit is the more contagious Delta variant of the virus. Plus, a new survey finds that 54% of unvaccinated San Diego County residents are unlikely to get vaccinated. The group most unlikely are white, educated and have higher incomes. And, as America's war in Afghanistan winds down, one San Diego couple is still coping with the loss of their son in a helicopter crash there 15 years ago. Also, California is in the grip of a drought and some experts think regional water restrictions might be a good idea to allow for a targeted approach to water waste. And, an infectious disease expert weighs in on masking in schools. Finally, San Diego author Anisha Bhatia talks about writing about culture. She will be part of the San Diego Writers Festival this weekend.