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News & Analysis
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Malaysia Airlines Search Sends USS Kidd To Indian Ocean (Video)
- March 16
The Malaysian government's announcement that the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was a deliberate act has prompted the U.S. military to reorganize assets searching for the missing plane. The San Diego-based USS Kidd is now part of a team looking in the northern Indian Ocean.
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Construction, Cruises, Celebrations To Bring Heavy Weekend Traffic Along San Diego Waterfront
- March 15
Construction work to beautify the embarcadero, calls by two cruise ships and a visit by a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall to Tuna Harbor Park are expected to bring numerous visitors to downtown.
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The Passengers On Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
- March 15
As the search continues for the Malaysia Airlines plane that's been missing since last Saturday, we're hearing stories about some of the 239 people on board.
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Charges Dropped Against San Diego Woman Thought To Be Wanted In Michigan
- March 15
Judy Lynn Hayman was arrested Feb. 4 after Michigan authorities, who thought she was still wanted, discovered she was living in San Diego.
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Weekend Weather Warmer Than Usual In San Diego
- March 15
Officials with the National Weather Service expected high pressure and offshore winds to usher in temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above average for the coast and valleys on Sunday, and five to 10 degrees higher than normal for the mountains and deserts.
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Newborn Gorilla In 'Guarded Condition' After Lung Operation At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- March 15
After experiencing breathing problems following her birth by cesarean section, the newborn gorilla underwent surgery to fix a collapsed lung.
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Train Service To San Diego Shut Down This Weekend For Bridge Repair
- March 14
Rail service along the North County coastal corridor will be suspended this weekend because of construction work, according to the North County Transit District.
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San Diego's Rising Gas Prices Are Making Consumers Take Notice
- March 14
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in San Diego is expected to soon rise above $4.
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LGBT Activist Calls On Dumanis To Withdraw Support Of County Clerk's Re-Election Bid
- March 14
A prominent LGBT activist calls the San Diego District Attorney's endorsement puzzling in light of her own struggles with efforts to outlaw gay marriages.
Arts & Life
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MCASD La Jolla Chooses Architect For Expansion
- March 14
MCASD has chosen New York-based Selldorf Architects to design an expansion planned for the La Jolla museum.
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Review: San Diego Latino Film Festival's Un Mundo Extraño
- March 13
The San Diego Latino Film Festival kicks off it’s 21st season tonight. But while it’s easy to fill the house with opening and closing night crowd pleasers, I suggest getting out of your comfort zone and checking out the bizarre world of Un Mundo Extraño.
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Famed Choral Conductor Joins La Jolla Symphony For Latin American Music Concert
- March 13
In this weekend's program of the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus' 59th season, Venezuelan choral conductor Maria Guinand joins David Chase in a program of Latin American music.
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Review: 'Caesar Must Die'
- March 12
What happens when a member of the Mafia is cast as Cesare in an Italian prison version of Julius Ceasar? Who will live and who will die? Guset blogger Rebecca Romani recommends seeing "Cesare deve morire" for the Ides of March.
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Behind The Scenes: San Diego Opera's 'A Masked Ball'
- March 7
Verdi’s "A Masked Ball" is an opera famous for its finale and -- SPOILER ALERT -- I'm going to tell you how it ends.
Member Benefits
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.
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Highlights
St. Patrick's Day Events
There is a bunch of green fun for the whole family this St. Patrick’s Day, from races, parades and festivals to band performances and outdoor activities. Check out our complete list at KPBS.org/stpatricksday!
San Diego Festival Of Science & Engineering: March 15-22, 2014
The Festival partners with hundreds of community businesses and organizations to present more than 35 events throughout the county for one week in March, culminating in EXPO DAY at PETCO Park on Saturday, March 22nd.
Sunrise Suprise Strolls At San Diego Zoo
Zoo educators share the latest updates on our animal collection and the “inside secrets” of what’s going on, all before the Zoo opens for the day. These insider tours provide a new way to explore the Zoo for those who think they have seen it all.
Jazz At The Scripps Research Institute: Trumpeter Randy Brecker
The spring series begins on Sunday, March 16, with the Athenaeum debut of trumpeter Randy Brecker, joined by the ineffable team of drummer Peter Erskine, pianist Alan Pasqua, and bassist Darek Oles.
STEAM Family Day In Balboa Park
A world of discovery awaits children of all ages at Balboa Park Family Day on March 16, when nearly two dozen cultural organizations present a wide range of activities that put the fun into STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!
Purim Carnival
The festivities include something for everyone, from games and rides for the kids, to great ethnic food and even spa services for adults. The carnival is open to the public and raises money to help fund educational programs at Temple Solel.
