63° Mostly CloudyClimate Researchers Issue El Niño Watch, Raising Hopes For Dry San Diego
The U.S. Climate Prediction Center issued an El Niño watch Thursday, predicting a 50 percent likelihood the weather phenomenon will develop this fall.
Updated 12:15 p.m. PST, Fri March 7, 2014
US Employers Add 175K Jobs Despite Harsh Weather
The severe winter appeared to have less effect on hiring than most economists had feared. Construction companies, which usually stop work in bad weather, added 15,000 jobs.
California Bill Would Ban SeaWorld From Using Orcas In San Diego Shows
Assemblyman Richard Bloom, D-Santa Monica, said he was being driven by allegations of animal abuse made in the disputed documentary "Blackfish."
News & Analysis
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Roundtable: Balboa Park Fizzle; City Email Reversal; Affordable Housing Fee; Padres Hopes
- March 7
We've spent three years and more than $2 million for a Balboa Park party that may not happen. San Diego wants to purge official emails older than a year. Developers don't want to pay more for affordable housing. And it's spring, which means baseball!
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California Lawmaker Wants A Non-Partisan Secretary of State's Office
- March 7
The California Secretary of State’s office would become non-partisan under a state lawmaker’s proposed constitutional amendment.
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California GOP Candidate: Brown Oversaw Middle-Class Downfall
- March 7
Republican gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari on Thursday blamed Gov. Jerry Brown for what he sees as California's decline over the past three decades, saying poverty and unemployment have climbed during the time that Brown was a member of the state's political elite.
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California Analysts Doubt Highway Patrol Aircraft Need
- March 7
The California Highway Patrol's fleet of airplanes and helicopters may be getting old, but state lawmakers should not fund the purchase of replacements until the state police force justifies why it needs 26 new aircraft, according to the independent Legislative Analyst's Office.
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Gift Ban Proposed For California Lawmakers
- March 7
Stung by criminal charges against two colleagues, the leader of the state Senate and other Democratic lawmakers on Thursday proposed tightening rules on lawmakers and lobbyists.
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Los Angeles Plays Host To California Democratic Party Convention
- March 7
The three-day California Democratic Party convention will begin Friday at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles with a series of committee and caucus meetings.
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How 4 Inmates Launched A Statewide Hunger Strike From Solitary
- March 7
Last summer, four alleged leaders of rival prison gangs worked together to coordinate a hunger strike at California's Pelican Bay State Prison.
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Border Patrol Seize Drug-Laced Lollipops At San Clemente Checkpoint
- March 6
U.S. Border Patrol agents seized approximately 23 pounds of drugs with a value of $160,000 at the San Clemente checkpoint Wednesday.
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City Clerk Receives Final Petitions For San Diego City Council Elections In June
- March 6
A handful of prospective candidates for San Diego City Council seats delivered their nominating petitions to the City Clerk's Office on Thursday, including those of three incumbents.
Arts & Life
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Review: '300: Rise of An Empire'
- March 7
San Diego filmmaker and action junkie Dante Moran provides a review of "300: Rise of an Empire" (opening March 7 throughout San Diego).
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Preview: Film Forward
- March 7
It’s a blessing and a curse to say that there is just too much good film stuff going on right now. In addition to Crispin Glover coming to town and a new film from Godfrey Reggio, there’s also Film Forward that kicked off last week and runs through March 9.
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Review: 'Visitors'
- March 6
Filmmaker Godfrey Reggio made a name for himself partnering with composer Philip Glass on a trio of wordless documentaries beginning with “Koyaaniqatsi” 30 years ago. "Visitors" (opening March 7 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas) is his latest film and there would be more films to his credit if they weren't so hard to finance.
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Interview: Actor And Filmmaker Crispin Glover
- March 5
Crispin Glover’s film “What Is It?” wants audiences to ask precisely that question. And what better way to ask that question than in person with the filmmaker. That's precisely what you'll get this weekend with "Crispin Hellion Glover's Big Slide Shows" at the La Paloma Theater (March 7 and 8 at 7:00 p.m.).
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Roots Travel Is About More Than Your Family Tree
- March 5
Through her story of her own roots journey to Minkowitz, author Judith Fein said she hopes it will encourage others to make a voyage into their own heritage.
Member Benefits
Celtic Woman In Concert At Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Center
Join or renew today and enjoy the benefits of being a KPBS member with tickets to special concerts and events. Watch Celtic Woman perform live in concert on Monday, March 31, 2014.
myKPBS Savers Club
Join or renew at the $60 level or above and enjoy benefits at hundreds of restaurants and attractions with the myKPBS Savers Club. You'll receive discounts at community-minded locations, such as Classic Rock Sandwich Shoppe, located at 3042 N. Park Way, San Diego, offer valid for up to 20 percent (maximum discount $25).
myKPBS Film Club
Indulge your love of the big screen. From film screenings to giveaways, movie passes, and special offers, you'll feel like you’re walking the red carpet at the Oscars when you join the myKPBS Film Club! Your Film Club benefits will be active as long as you remain a KPBS member. Register now for myKPBS and sign up for the Film Club e-mail list to get announcements of upcoming offers.
Brit Floyd In Concert At The Balboa Theatre
Join or renew today and enjoy the benefits of being a KPBS member with tickets to special concerts and events. Brit Floyd will be live in concert on Sunday, May, 25, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Balboa Theatre. A meet & greet opportunity is available.
Highlights
Rock In The Park With Venice
Rock in the Park, our live Fleet concert series, features Venice with special guest Michael Tiernan. You can't leave a concert by Venice without saying WOW. In an age of "auto-tuned superstars," these four vocalists blend perfect harmonies.
CityBeat Burger Week: March 7-14, 2014
Have a Bun-time at the San Diego CityBeat Burger Week March 7-16, 2014. Each restaurant will have their finest burgers for only $5.
5th Annual Spring Forward MusicFest
Music Fest and Eco Fair is a free event with Eco and Community related vendors, Recycling Workshop, Eco Art Gallery, Live Entertainment, Hot Dog Eating Contest, games and Arts and Crafts activities.
Circus Vargas Magikaria Extreme 2014 - Temecula
Get ready for the ultimate entertainment extravaganza for all ages! Circus Vargas presents its most mind-blowing, highly anticipated spectacular ever!
Audio Culture Events Presents: AudioFest 2014
AudioFest will be showcasing a wide range of musical genres, with five hours of both local and national talent, featuring YouTube/Vine duo Michael Alvarado & Carissa Rae, also known as Us.
