In case you missed it, there was a special election this week in California.We take stock of Proposition 50 and other political headlines from the week, including Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement after a 20-term career in Congress.Plus, National City this week rejected a proposed biofuel depot project over air quality concerns.And, we sit down with our colleagues at "The Finest" podcast to hear about their season one finale and their reflections from their first 25 episodes.Guests:Alexei Koseff, Washington, D.C. correspondent, San Francisco ChroniclePhilip Salata, environment and energy reporter, inewsourceKori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBSJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and host of "The Finest", KPBSAnthony Wallace, podcast producer, "The Finest"

Water bills are going up for San Diegans.Despite ongoing cost of living concerns, San Diego’s city council voted this week to increase water and sewer rates by 31% over the next two years. We talk about what that means for you and your water bill.Plus, for Halloween, local horror writers talk about their approach to telling scary stories, and why we love to be scared.Guests: Mackenzie Elmer, energy and environment reporter, Voice of San DiegoDavid Garrick, reporter, San Diego Union-TribuneKC Grifant, horror, fantasy and science fiction writerShane Hawk, horror writer and editorJon Cohn, horror writer and board game designerHorror stories:Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger (Monster Gunslingers Book 1)Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction AnthologyKill Beth

San Diego soccer fans are gearing up for playoffs season, rallying behind Major League Soccer’s San Diego FC and the National Women’s Soccer League’s San Diego Wave FC.Both teams are headed to the playoffs in the next few weeks. We take a look at their seasons and what they'll need to reach their championship goals.Then, we hear about one San Diego preschool making a difference in the lives of children recovering from family trauma, including domestic violence.Guests: Alejandro Villaseñor, co-founder of SanDiego.Futbol and co-host of the podcast "Two Balls and a Mic"Hector Trujillo, sports journalist and contributor to The Times of San DiegoAdriana Heldiz, assistant visuals editor, CalMattersIf you or a loved one are in need of support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.Resources:City of San Diego Domestic Violence ResourcesYMCA San Diego: Domestic Violence ServicesCenter for Community SolutionsSouth Bay Community Services (SBCS)Community Resource CenterWomen's Resource CenterInterfaith Shelter NetworkCrisis House San DiegoFather Joe’s Villages