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Georgia holds the political spotlight, as primary races take place in southern states this Tuesday. Here are nine contests we're keeping an eye on.

The KPBS Investigates podcast is where our news team is able to dive more deeply into the stories we cover. Today, investigative reporter Claire Trageser brings us the story of one woman and her struggle to keep her massage business afloat during the past turbulent year. Her story is emblematic of what has happened to many small businesses all across San Diego county because of the economic fallout of the pandemic. This episode explores the difficulties San Diego businesses faced accessing the loans and resources aimed at helping them survive the brutal cycles of shutdowns and reopenings. Many businesses were forced to close but, it turns out, some parts of the county fared far better than others.

Inflation is causing struggles for local businesses like Huapangos Mexican Cuisine in Hillcrest.

This weekend's British coronation will be about pomp, history and attempts to reflect diversity.

The measure passed Tuesday could benefit public school programs beyond traditional art, theater, dance and music classes to include graphic design, computer coding, animation, music composition and script writing.

U.S. employers added 315,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5% in July. A tight job market gives workers more bargaining power, but it may also fuel inflation.

The sixth annual Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll, presented by Cutwater Spirits, will take place on Saturday, November 27, from 2 – 5 p.m., as part of the nation-wide Small Business Saturday. Spirit strollers will be able to sip a dozen holiday themed cocktail tastes and six sweet treats from 18 independently owned retail shops along Adams Avenue, from University Heights through Normal Heights and into Kensington. This festive small business celebration is limited to adults 21 & up (ID required). Retail participants include: Artistic Florals, Back from Tomboctou Gallery & Imports, BENCH Home, Blackmarket Bakery, Divine Bubble, Earthwell Refill, Eclipse Naturals, Heights Optometry, Incredible Cheesecake Company, Kiko and Sven, Liquid Eden Holistic Center, Maya Moon, MRH Interiors, Paleo Treats, Rose Reggae, Uptown Bicycles, Wild Island Collective, and Zac’s Attic. Cocktail tastes will be created and served by Adams Avenue’s top mixologists representing the area’s leading bars and restaurants. This year’s spirit participants will represent; AC Lounge, Cantina Mayahuel, El Zarape Restaurant, Et Voila! French Bistro, Kensington Club, the Ould Sod, Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant, the Rabbit Hole, SKA Bar, Sycamore Den, and Wormwood. In addition, there will be a complimentary trolley carrying attendees up and down the avenue during the event. Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll tickets are $25, and are available for purchase online at: http://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/event-info/adams-avenue-spirit-stroll/ Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll is presented by the Adams Avenue Business Association, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to promote and increase commercial activity within the Adams Avenue Business District.

Powerful artificial intelligence tools that can create video, audio, text and pictures are raising fears the technology will supercharge disinformation and propaganda by bad actors.

‘TIS THE SEASON TO GET UGLY! Third Avenue Village is kicking-off the holiday season with its first Ugly Sweater and Stocking Stuffer Bash! Join us, Saturday, Dec. 11th from 5pm-9pm, dressed in your best ugly holiday sweater for a night of stocking stuffers, local discounts from your favorite businesses, live music, photo ops, a movie themed scavenger hunt and more! A limited number of "I Was Nice!" plush stockings will be given out at check-in to kids so they can walk through participating businesses and collect candy, goodies and more. Also, help us support a few great organizations by dropping-off a new unwrapped children’s toy and/or buy one or more 50/50 raffle tickets for a chance to win a cash prize and participate in the movie themed scavenger hunt for a chance to win a Third Avenue Village gift basket! This is a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss! For more information on this event please visit HERE!

Nikki Haley paints her hometown as a place where race was a reality, but not a limitation. But residents say some racial divisions still exist.