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Medicaid enrollment swelled during the pandemic. And some states are being especially aggressive at policing their rolls.

As energy bills in San Diego rise so have profits for Sempra Energy, the company that owns San Diego Gas and Electric. Meanwhile, Mayor Todd Gloria recently revealed a new city budget that focuses on investing in infrastructure. Plus, a historic downtown area in Escondido is getting a major remodel.

Was the Coronado Bridge built to disrupt Sherman Heights? Muralist Victor Ochoa gives us some insights and block celebrity Lexi Valentino schools me on the secret role freeways play in race. Music: Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - Step Down https://www.sfsemusic.com/ Guests: • Lexi Valentino https://www.instagram.com/ValentinoBoas/ • Victor Ochoa Sr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Ochoa • J. Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsmith1019 • Tim Felton https://www.sfsemusic.com/ Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Gene Flo (Score Producer)

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER The 2022 San Diego Festival of the Arts will return to San Diego Surf Sports Park in North San Diego on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11. The festival moved permanently to the San Diego Surf Sports Park last year and has proved to be extremely successful. Guests and artists love its easy freeway access and ample convenient parking. Residents are encouraged to come out and enjoy this prestigious juried festival, now in its 36th year. This age 21 and up event showcases stunning works of painting, sculpture, photography, glass, jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber and mixed media from more than 150 world renowned artists. Ticket sales (starting at $13), a silent auction and wine and beer sales all benefit local adaptive sports programs supporting thousands of San Diegans with disabilities. The San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation, Inc., through this primary fundraiser, has raised more than $2.7 million for this cause since 1987. Beyond the incredible selection of art on display available for purchase, guests will once again enjoy world-class live music and entertainment both days, a selection of outdoor lawn games and a variety of cuisine options for every palate, from gourmet wood-fired pizza to BBQ and more. The open and expansive setting in beautiful coastal North County offers many opportunities to wander between artist booths, enjoy delicious food and drinks and take in a number of the musical performances each day in a tranquil and park-like venue. View the music schedule here. Event Details: What| 2022 San Diego Festival of the Arts When| Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, 2022 Time|10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday Where| San Diego Surf Sports Park, 14989 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014 San Diego Festival of the Arts on Facebook + Twitter

The Little Italy Association invites the public to attend its annual State of the Neighborhood event at the Piazza della Famiglia on Thursday, September 22 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Hear from Chief Executive Administrator of the Little Italy Association, Marco Li Mandri, on the success of the neighborhood during the pandemic, as well as any new events, new art installations, upcoming projects and new initiatives going on in the neighborhood. Attendance for the event is free, but there is a VIP ticket option for $50 that includes one entrée from the Little Italy Food Hall, a glass of wine, a pre-selected dessert and reserved seating for the presentation. General seating in the piazza will act on a first come, first serve basis. The community is welcome to arrive early and enjoy food, snacks and beverages from surrounding Little Italy restaurants or even grab a glass of wine or beer at the Little Italy Food Hall to enjoy during the presentation. Neighbors, community members, business owners, residents and visitors will be in attendance for this special evening. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Explore the exhibitions and stay for the music as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night at OMA with vocalist Leonard Patton. Patton has been a force in the jazz scene for many years both locally in San Diego as well as around the country. Leonard's sound has been described as "soothing to the soul" and he has performed and recorded with many world class musicians including, Peter Sprague, Antonio Sanchez, Geoffrey Keezer, and most recently, with multi Grammy-award-winning jazz guitar legend, Pat Metheny. Foodies by Sonia. Food and beverage available for purchase beginning at 5:00 PM. Music starts at 6:00 PM. Book premium reserved tables or presale drink tickets below. VIP tables are limited and often sell out. Book early. VIP tables $100 for four Drink Tickets $7 for wine and beer, $14 for premium wine Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Experience Academy Award nominee David Strathairn as reluctant World War II hero and Holocaust witness, Jan Karski, in this one-man true story of moral courage and individual responsibility.

At least 13 people have died since a series of storms hit. Officials are investigating the cause, but one resident feels the weather is to blame.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live features six Monster Trucks: Bone Shaker, Tiger Shark, V8 Bomber, Demo Derby, Hot Wheels Racing 1 and the original and King of Monster Trucks, BIGFOOT. The stars of the show perform iconic jumps and stunts with epic crashing and smashing as they entertain fans during several competition segments within the show. Also, each show features the high-flying talents of freestyle motocross performers Josh Headford, Cody Elkins and Brody Wilson, as well as the fan-favorite Megasaurus, a fire-breathing, car-eating, transforming robot. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Labor organizing surged last year, led by Amazon and Starbucks. A Gallup poll found 71% of Americans approve of unions. Yet only 10% of workers belong to a union, as employers continue to fight back.