August 06, 2020

Local Reaction To Beirut Explosion, Pandemic Impact On Moms’ Careers, Providers Affected By Pandemic, PPP Loans Deadline Approaching And Summer Music

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44 minutes

The deadly explosion in Beirut is hitting close to home for San Diego’s Lebanese community. Plus, 25% of the women who have lost a job during this pandemic say it is because of a lack of child care. Also, for weeks, members of the Kumeyaay Nation have been protesting border wall construction in San Diego, saying their cultural heritage sites are being destroyed. Now, human remains have been found. And, the deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program is this Saturday. Billions are still available for small businesses. Finally, in this week’s edition of the Summer Music Series is Israel Maldonado, a Tijuana-born guitarist.

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August 06, 2020

Local Reaction To Beirut Explosion, Pandemic Impact On Moms’ Careers, Providers Affected By Pandemic, PPP Loans Deadline Approaching And Summer Music

Listen Later

44 minutes

The deadly explosion in Beirut is hitting close to home for San Diego’s Lebanese community. Plus, 25% of the women who have lost a job during this pandemic say it is because of a lack of child care. Also, for weeks, members of the Kumeyaay Nation have been protesting border wall construction in San Diego, saying their cultural heritage sites are being destroyed. Now, human remains have been found. And, the deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program is this Saturday. Billions are still available for small businesses. Finally, in this week’s edition of the Summer Music Series is Israel Maldonado, a Tijuana-born guitarist.

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