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In late September of 1978, a Pacific Southwest Airlines jet and a small Cessna collided over North Park and 144 people were killed. We hear more from San Diego City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn on plans to make a memorial 45 years later. In other News, San Diego city leaders recently rejected a grand jury’s advice to help fix the city’s crumbling roads. Plus, the La Jolla Playhouse is hosting the world premiere of the play \“SUMO\” today. We hear from the playwright.

Academic workers on the 23 campuses of California State University are rallying for a new contract. In other news, the Auto Club of Southern California says they are seeing the third fastest week-over-week gas price increase they’ve ever recorded in Southern California. We tell you when gas prices should go down. Plus, the Oceanside Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit titled, \“Art For The People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection.\” It features art created during the Great Depression through World War 2.

A local children’s librarian recommends books for Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus, the Oceanside Zine Fest celebrates the analog form of art. And, the world premiere of the new play \“SUMO.\”

Collectors Bram and Sandra Dijkstra saw value in "discarded art."

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.