Audio Describers Bring San Diego Opera To Visually Impaired

Issue Of Elected Officials' Salaries Headed To San Diego City Council

March 5

By Claire Trageser

This story was updated at 4:32 p.m.

Right now, the City Council votes on whether to give itself a raise. That’s awkward for politicians, and so they haven’t approved an increase in 13 years.

Councilman Proposes 311 System For City Of San Diego

March 6

By City News Service

Councilman Mark Kersey is proposing that the city of San Diego create a phone system that will serve as a "one-stop shop" for residents who need city information and services.

Gusty Winds In San Diego County Mountains, Valleys To Last Until Saturday

March 6

By City News Service

Forecasters expected the strongest winds Friday morning and Friday night into Saturday morning.

Apple To Replace AT&T In Dow Jones Industrial Average

March 6

By Krishnadev Calamur / NPR

The tech giant will replace the telecoms giant after the close of trading March 18. The change, effective March 19, was prompted by stock splits announced by Apple and Visa.

Nearly 300K New Jobs In February; Unemployment Dips To 5.5 Percent

March 6

By Scott Neuman / NPR

The Labor Department's latest report comes on the heels of an especially robust survey for January that showed a gain of about 240,000 jobs.

NASA Probe To Arrive At Dwarf Planet

March 6

By Geoff Brumfiel / NPR

On Friday morning, NASA's Dawn mission will arrive at the dwarf planet Ceres. NPR's Geoff Brumfiel reports on the end of an odyssey to explore an odd, in-between world.

Mayor Faulconer Reads To San Diego Students On Dr. Seuss' Birthday

March 2

By Angela Carone

Celebrations were held throughout the county Monday in honor of Theodore Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. The date marks the author’s 111th birthday.

San Diego Museum Unveils 'Fragile Waters' Exhibit

Feb. 27

By Dwane Brown

Ansel Adams, Ernest Brooks and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly are the names behind an inspiring ecological exhibit that is making a stop at the Maritime Museum.

Mira Mesa High Band Invited To Perform At Rose Parade

Feb. 27

By Matthew Bowler, City News Service

The Mira Mesa band, nicknamed "Sapphire Sound," will be the first from the San Diego Unified School District to appear in the Rose Parade in nearly 30 years.

Do you live in San Diego County, Imperial County or Tijuana? If so, help us find the 2015 featured book for One Book, One San Diego by sending in your nomination! Keep in mind that you must have read the entire book in order to nominate it. Find more information about the One Book, One San Diego program at KPBS.org/onebook.

San Diego Spring Home / Garden Show: March 6 - 8, 2015

We have over 400 exhibitors and from fireplaces, window coverings, gardens, and more to give you best in home-improvement inspiration. Join us for the Spring Home/Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

10th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

The 10th annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be authentic Japanese food, cultural performances and activities for the whole family.

Seaport Village 2015 Spring Busker Fest

The celebration brings colorful street performers – from jugglers on unicycles to stilt walkers, contortionists and acrobalancers – to the waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment district on March 7 & 8.