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Fireworks, drone shows and parades: Here's where to celebrate the Fourth of July in San Diego County
Looking to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a bang — or maybe the gentle buzzing of drones? Here are a few Fourth of July events to check out in San Diego County.
There’s a lot of fanfare happening for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. North America will be the first to host 48 teams, an expansion from 32. Follow KPBS’ coverage of the biggest sporting event of the year.
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Loud Fridge Theatre debuts "Boy My Greatness," which follows the boy players who acted out Shakespeare's heroines. Then, we hear about a children's book that embraces self love through beloved farmyard animals. And, your weekend preview.
- How Navy sailors and their families built the foundations of San Diego’s Filipino community
- Filipino San Diegans keep faith and culture strong through regional associations
- Far from their homeland, San Diego Filipinos grow food and memories
- How decades of US immigration law shaped the Filipino diaspora — and San Diego
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Warner Bros./DC"Supergirl" is getting a lot of hate online, but the new DCU film is actually the perfect way to celebrate America's 250th, as a punk superheroine and her mischievous dog win your heart. -
David Jaewon Oh/Seattle OperaSan Diego native Andy Acosta stars in San Diego Opera's production of "Fellow Travelers," an acclaimed opera exploring love, identity and the Lavender Scare. -
Riley Arthur/KPBSIn many cities across the country, rooting for the U.S. Men's National Team during the FIFA World Cup is an easy choice. But for a cross-border city like San Diego, that choice isn’t as simple for fans who have close ties to both the U.S. and Mexico. -
Jamie Sanchez/KPBSFrom youth clubs to community pickup groups, soccer organizations across San Diego are seeing more people eager to get involved in the sport.
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John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories. -
A longtime film critic and an illustrator/drag queen performer discuss creating and self-publishing the first Wiggly Wriggly Farm story — and why they hope Lenny the Little Sheep helps children embrace who they are. -
They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.
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Former Department of Animal Services Assistant Director Rachael Borrelli claims the county failed to adequately respond when an employee allegedly spread false rumors that she had a sexual relationship with a former department leader. -
It used to be rare for immigrants to be arrested at entrances to military bases, but there have been dozens of arrests since President Donald Trump returned to power last year.
- Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national company
- With Sharp partnership official, Tri-City aims to restart labor and delivery later this year
- Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
- Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late
A half-century fight to save an Emerald Hills green space for a park may soon be decided
The rising cost of youth sports is leaving some kids on the sideline
How military families manage San Diego's high cost of living
Sweetwater Union High School District holds first graduation ceremony in Tijuana
Part 2: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
Part 1: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
Immigrant detentions on San Diego’s military bases have spiked under Trump
Lawyers accuse immigration courts of holding ‘sham’ bond hearings
How a San Diego English teacher is using AI in her classroom
Parents push San Diego Unified to limit classroom screen use
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Richard Louv coined the term "nature-deficit disorder" two decades ago. On a hike near Julian, he explains why slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can improve our health, reshape how we think and help us feel more alive. -
First, we joined a group called The Descendants of Early San Diego in Old Town as they honored their shared past. Also, the Supreme Court has ruled on birthright citizenship in the U.S. Next, the partnership between Tri-City Medical Center and Sharp Healthcare is official. Then, how California schools are being governed is changing, not everyone is happy about it. And, if you don’t have your Fourth of July weekend planned, we have some suggestions.
- California to share driver license data despite fears it could expose unauthorized immigrants
- Supreme Court ruling on asylum case has roots in San Diego
- Amid escalating medical concerns, Otay Mesa Detention Center faces a question of oversight
- The World Cup gives Haitians in Tijuana a chance to celebrate more than soccer
