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Impact of PedWest border closure on economy

We look at how the closure of the PedWest border crossing in San Ysidro is affecting the local economy. In other news, California’s decision to sue five major oil companies is welcome news for environmentalists, but the state isn’t breaking new ground. Plus, an area of La Jolla popular for watching sea lions will not be reopening to the public this fall.

Three of the four capybara pups born at the San Diego Zoo the week of July 23. They were born to second-time mother Rosalina and first-time father Bowie on Sunday.

San Diego Zoo welcomes 4 capybara pups

According to the zoo, capybaras are precocial — meaning they're more mature and mobile at birth — so, the four pups are already nursing and following mom.

David DePape, who bludgeoned Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer, is seen on Dec. 13, 2013, in Berkeley, Calif. DePape was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband gets life in prison

David DePape, who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole following a separate state trial.

Movies on the Beach at Hotel del Coronado

Snuggle up on Del Beach for our favorite family holiday movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs. Movies begin promptly at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Summer Movie Schedule: May 26 – "The Sandlot" (1993) June 9 – "Hook" (1991) June 16 (Father's Day) – "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) June 23 – "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) June 30: "Moana" (2016) July 3 – "Top Gun: Maverick" (2022) July 7 – "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003) July 14 – "Grease" (1978) July 21 – "The Goonies" (1985) July 28 –" Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011) August 4 – "Some Like It Hot" (1959) August 11 – The Parent Trap" (1998) August 18 – "A League of Their Own" (1992) August 25 – "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) September 1 (Labor Day Weekend) – "Top Gun" (1986) September 8 – "A Field of Dreams" (1989)" General Admission – Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair. $25/person. Roast Family Movie Package – Treat yourself to the ultimate Coronado Island movie experience. This package includes a beach bonfire, s'mores, and tickets for up to 6 people. $300/package. Reservations are required. Please come prepared to stay warm. Visit: https://hoteldel.com/events/movies-on-the-beach/ Hotel del Coronado on Facebook / Instagram

SDSU Men's Basketball

The Aztecs host Cal State Fullerton at Steve Fisher Court at Viejas Arena and will raise banners honoring its 2023 Mountain West regular-season and tournament crowns as well as its first appearance in the Final Four. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on FS1. For more information visit: goaztecs.com

Classical music producer Adam Abeshouse was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last spring. His clients — including Simone Dinnerstein, Jeremy Denk and Joshua Bell — performed a concert in his home studio to bid farewell. “I was just thinking of how many of us wanted to celebrate Adam while he’s still here,” said pianist Lara Downes, who organized the event.

Powerhouse classical music producer Adam Abeshouse dies at 63

Over a career that lasted more than 30 years, Grammy-winner Adam Abeshouse made hundreds of records with some of classical music’s biggest stars.

Brian taps in the code to dispense fentanyl test strips from the new harm reduction vending machine in North Adams, MA. Anyone can get the test strips for free. But to receive drug-use supplies like needles and pipes, clients of the nearby clinic must register for an access code. The machine is cooled and heated to preserve medications like Narcan.

Instead of sodas, these vending machines offer needles and Narcan to fight overdoses

Groups trying to reduce overdose deaths and the spread of infectious diseases are using vending machines to get clean needles, pipes, wound care kits, Narcan and other safety supplies to drug users.

Hip-hop's first 50 years have yielded expansion across the globe and domination of digital spaces. As the internet has collapsed physical gaps, major artists from outside the United States, like (clockwise from top left) Little Simz, Drake, Bad Bunny, Blackpink and Rema, have been able to communicate with American rap culture in real time.

2023 'Til Infinity

Giving rap the future it deserves means smashing the infrastructure as it is. But with the battle lines drawn, we can still take heart in the artists teasing just how much further the culture can go.

Long Beach Lifeguards fill up sandbags for residents ahead of Hurricane Hilary in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Hurricane Hilary roared toward Mexico’s Baja California peninsula late Saturday as a downgraded but still dangerous Category 2 hurricane that's likely to bring “catastrophic” flooding to the region and cross into the southwest U.S. as a tropical storm.

California, Mexico brace for 'catastrophic' impact

An evacuation advisory for the tourist destination of Santa Catalina Island, 23 miles (37 kilometers) off the Southern California coast, urged residents and beachgoers to leave.

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Join KPBS for an evening with the host of "The World," Marco Werman.

KPBS Producers Club Members have the opportunity to hear from Marco Werman, host of “The World.” This in-person event features a short reception with food and beverage followed by a conversation between KPBS Metro Reporter Andrew Bowen and Marco Werman about how “The World” is produced, special reports, and upcoming series.

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