Board Meeting Leads To Shake Up In San Diego Opera Leadership

SeaWorld Orcas Learn A New Dialect

By David Wagner

New research out of SeaWorld San Diego suggests killer whales can learn new sound patterns from orcas outside their social group.

Number Of Car Thefts In San Diego County Hits 30-Year Low

By City News Service

In 2013, 11,288 vehicle thefts were recorded in San Diego County. The worst year for auto theft was 1989, when nearly 41,000 cars were taken.

US Soldier Dies From Wounds Suffered In Afghanistan

By Beth Ford Roth

U.S. Army Spc. Kerry M. G. Danyluk, 27, died April 15 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, from wounds he suffered April 12 in Afghanistan.

Tabasco And Beer-Flavored: Not Your Easter Bunny's Jelly Beans

By Marc Silver / NPR

On the eve of Easter and National Jelly Bean Day, let us probe the mysterious origins and unexpected ascendency of the humble candy. And to celebrate, we've sampled Jelly Belly's newest flavors.

President Obama's Favorite County — At Least When it Comes to Giving Speeches

By Tamara Keith / NPR

President Obama has visited Prince George's County, MD, four times this year. It is the most affluent county with an African American majority, and also happens to be very close to the White House.

Chelsea Clinton Says She's Pregnant

By Scott Neuman / NPR

The 34-year-old daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she and husband Marc Mezvinsky are "very excited."

Preview: Pac-Arts Spring Showcase

April 17

Cinema Junkie

Pac-Arts kicks off its fourth annual Spring Showcase on Thursday. KPBS' film critic Beth Accomando gives a preview of the film lineup.

Remembering The Ken And 'Rocky Horror'

April 17

Cinema Junkie

For many in San Diego, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at The Ken Cinema will always be something special to remember.

Plan In The Works To Save San Diego Opera

April 16

By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh, Peggy Pico

After the final show of the season this past Sunday, the fate of the San Diego Opera remains up in the air. At least two board members are working to save the arts institution from closing and are set to release a reorganization plan Thursday.

One Day In San Diego Kickoff Celebration

This will be a great opportunity to engage with other filmmakers, organizations, and inspired citizens coming together to document the future of San Diego. If you are interested in getting involved, this will be the event to attend!

4th Annual Spring Showcase By Pacific Arts Movement

We’ll have films from Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, India, and more, as well as, for the very first time, a live comedy show featuring 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors, the best Asian American comedy troupe anywhere!

69th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show

The show attracts more than 1,500 horses representing many breeds across three distinct disciplines. Spectators will see reining, spins, sliding stops, elegant dressage moves choreographed to music, daredevil show jumping, comedy and trick riders.