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Experts are warning about an increased number of sharks at San Diego's beaches this summer. Veronica Carter and Bret Burkhart spoke with PhD student at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD, Zach Merson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In an effort to resolve San Diego's hundred-million-dollar deficit, Mayor Todd Gloria has announced his budget proposal, complete with plans to cut arts funding by nearly $12 million dollars. Veronica Carter and Bret Burkhart talked to the executive director of the arts advocacy group San Diego Art Matters, Bob Lehman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, which raises awareness about harmful pests and diseases that harm our agriculture, put over 21 million jobs at risk and cost us $40 billion each year in damages. Veronica Carter and Bret Burkhart spoke to the assistant national policy manager for USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, David Gruchot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gas prices have dropped in recent days, but the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is likely to bring them right back up, along with other expenses. Bret and Veronica talked to UC Berkeley professor and faculty director for their energy institute, Severin Borenstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Artemis II astronauts are splashing down off the coast of San Diego tonight, ending their 10-day mission around the moon. KOGO's Laura Cain found out more about what they're enduring from Andrew Wilde with the Fleet Science Center and David Neville with the Air & Space Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Events are being held all over San Diego as we prepare for the Artemis II crew to splashdown by our coast. KOGO's Laura Cain talked to David Neville with the Air & Space Museum, and Andrew Wilde with the Fleet Science Center, to find out how we can join in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're currently in a two-week ceasefire with Iran, but it's still unclear how we'll reach a peaceful solution. Bret Burkhart is joined by U.S. Diplomat Don Jensen, who was part of one of the first American teams to inspect Russia's nuclear stockpile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Artemis II mission comes to an end, several events are being held around San Diego to welcome the astronauts home. Bret Burkhart spoke with Janan Salaam to find out how the Fleet Science Center is celebrating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The four Artemis II astronauts are expected to travel past the moon today. Bret Burkhart talked to the president and CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum, Jim Kidrick, about this historic endeavor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently, patients in California with life-threatening conditions are cut off from telehealth care given by out-of-state providers once they enter remission. Senate Bill 1002 hopes to change this. Bret and Veronica spoke with Pacific Legal Foundation's State Policy manager, Rees Empey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Park's numerous microbreweries offer more than just beer; Bivouac Ciderworks is a woman-powered and outdoors-inspired craft cider company right on 30th Street. Bret Burkhart visited and spoke to co-founder and CEO, Lara Worm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Though it's had many different names, Observatory North Park has been around since 1929. It started out as the first San Diego theater to play pictures with sound but now holds live music performances almost every night. Bret and Veronica hear from vice president of booking at Live Nation, John Schalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside an unassuming building on El Cajon Boulevard is likely the most eclectic hotel in San Diego, complete with gorgeous restaurants, bars, a pool and a bowling alley. KOGO's Laura Cain visited The Lafayette Hotel and Club and learned more about how it came to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What started out as a pretzel shop is now a beer-based business in the heart of North Park. Bret Burkhart visited Pretzels and Pints, and learned its story from founder and owner, Philadelphia-native Boomer Iacoangelo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether they're independent or franchised, North Park is filled with bars and breweries, making the neighborhood the perfect place for beer enthusiasts. Bret Burkhart visited a couple of them, Barley and Sword and Fall Brewing, and found out what they add to the North Park community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been to North Park, you've seen the several large-scale murals that make the neighborhood unique. KOGO's Laura Cain spoke to the executive director of North Park Main Street, Chad Matkowski, about the art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Park is best known as an area for artists and entrepreneurs. KOGO's Laura Cain talked with the executive director of North Park Main Street, Chad Matkowski, who says the neighborhood is a "hipster heaven." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Park is the beloved home to 40,000 residents, numerous independent businesses and craftsman homes from the 1920s and '30s. KOGO's Laura Cain reports on the neighborhood, sharing its history and what makes it so unique. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a place in North Park that sells what could be called " You Get What You Get Burgers". But, they're delicious, and they're only eight bucks. As part of KOGO in the Community, the news team stopped by "The Friendly" on 30th Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.