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Smart guns have mainly been the stuff of movies. In the real world, technological and political challenges have meant the high-tech devices haven't become a reality. That may be about to change.

On Monday the San Diego City Council passed an ordinance further defining who is eligible to serve on the city’s Commission on Police Practices. The 25-member commission is expected to investigate shootings by police officers and deaths in police custody. Next, more details on the commitment by San Diego city and county leaders to build more affordable housing. Also, California is experiencing the driest three years ever recorded and we’re on track for a fourth year. The implications of a La Niña this winter for the state. And, a new book takes a look at the science of “belonging” during a time of polarization, how it plays a role in our mental and physical health, and how it can help lead to a society based on inclusiveness and human connection. Plus, Common Ground Theatre has been around since the Civil Rights era; now it starts a new era as the theatre in residence at La Jolla Playhouse. KPBS attended a rehearsal last week to find out how Common Ground is using the residency program to reach a larger audience. Finally, a conversation with Keith Corbin who traces his path as a former gang member who learned to cook in prison to a celebrated chef in a new memoir.

Did you know a lot of the magic in the world of Harry Potter is rooted in real science? Explore how the Harry Potter books and movies reflect concepts in genetics, chemistry, herbology and more. This is a virtual workshop. WHEN| Thursday, October 8, 2022 - This event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. WHERE| Virtual Event ADMISSION| This event is FREE! - Click here to register for this event!

It's considered the world's most polluted megacity. The air is so bad that a new report estimates that on average each resident loses 12 years of life. Here's what they're doing about it.

More than 40 states filed legal actions against Meta on Tuesday, alleging that the company intentionally designed features that hooked a generation of young people.

The arrow was found at a site on Mount Lauvhøe that was previously covered in ice. The new discovery adds new "time depth" to the research site.

Research at UC San Diego shows that bioengineering can extend the life of yeast cells and probably human cells also.

Renowned environmental scientist Jesse H. Ausubel will be honored with the 2022 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. The public is invited to attend the 2022 Nierenberg Prize ceremony and a presentation from Ausubel in a free event on October 13 at 6 p.m. at the Robert Paine Scripps Forum for Science, Society, and the Environment on the Scripps campus. Seating is limited and registration is required through the following link here. His presentation, "Peak human? Thoughts on the evolution of the enhancement of human performance," will examine whether the human species can continue to improve—much like cars, computers, or other technology—or whether our species has reached its peak.

Read President Biden's 2024 State of the Union speech as prepared for delivery — and watch him give his speech on March 7.

A look into the current state of science and regulations when it comes to using animals in research. In other news, San Diego County health officials held a monkeypox town hall yesterday, to discuss the virus with community members. Plus, some of the weekend arts events happening around San Diego.