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Matcha is suddenly everywhere, from cafe menus to viral drinks on social media. But the powdered green tea has a much deeper story rooted in centuries-old tea traditions. In this episode, we explore the rise of matcha, the ritual of Japanese tea ceremony and why this ancient drink resonates with modern life.
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New reporting has led to the guilty please of two men behind a charity scam at San Diego stadiums. Plus, Mexicali farmers are fighting for compensation for water conservation. And, the hosts of KPBS' Port of Entry break down what it's like to make a show about living along the border. -
KPBS Midday EditionDirected by a local Indigenous Tlingit filmmaker, the film tells the story of the Tlingit people of Alaska and San Diego's Native community. Then, we dive into a new stage adaptation of the workplace comedy, "Bartleby."
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It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons. Here's what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards. -
Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won best actor and best actress. Paul Thomas Anderson received best director. Cassandra Kulukundis won the Academy's first ever casting award.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: INSITE reenvisions a 2000 border birding hut installation; San Diego Dance Theater explores water and resilience; the Cherry Blossom Festival returns; Twin Ritual hits the Casbah and more. -
"Unrolling Paradise," an installation by artist Maryam Bayat, is inspired by a childhood in the fertile forests of Iran, her father's rug shop and the women who traditionally wove Persian rugs by hand.
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A mix of decorated veterans and rising stars won 24 medals for Team USA, 13 of them gold. The last one arrived Sunday, when the U.S. sled hockey team beat Canada to win its fifth straight gold medal. -
See looks from best actor Michael B. Jordan, best actress Jessie Buckley and more stars on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night.
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Bruno Mars is the most-listened to artist in the world on Spotify. He's won 16 Grammys. In case you thought there were no battles left for him to win, this week he unlocked another achievement. -
On new albums by viral sensation Yebba and studio whiz Pimmie, it's clear modern R&B has been clearing space for vastly different stripes of singer-songwriter.
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Mexican novelist Álvaro Enrigue re-imagines the story of the American West — and the Apache fight for survival — in an epic that's both defiantly challenging and, at times, magical. -
Duke will be the top overall seed in the men's NCAA basketball tournament. In the women's, the top-ranked UConn Huskies are undefeated and hope to repeat as champions for the first time in a decade. -
The surveillance industry version of HG Wells' 1898 classic sci-fi novel stars Ice Cube, and won accolades for worst picture, actor, director and more. -
Best picture nominees are spending less time in wide release. But indie theater owners say Oscar season is still a draw. -
The Oscars start at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific on Sunday, airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
Latest Arts Events
Conor Hanick (piano) | Chamber Concert | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library | La Jolla
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
$58 Member / $63 Nonmember / $16 Student
March Cinballera Salon - Songs of the Ancient World
Monday, March 16, 2026 from 7 PM to 9 PM
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Villa Montezuma Museum
$25
Son Little - CityFolk Tour 2026 w/ Tonina
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8 PM
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Belly Up Tavern
$32.55 - $54.55
Half-Price Margaritas Every Monday at The Shores Restaurant
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until April 27, 2026
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The Shores Restaurant
$8
Kids Eat Free Monday Through Wednesday at The Shores Restaurant
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until April 29, 2026
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The Shores Restaurant
Free
Torrey Pines Hike + Beach Picnic
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until March 30, 2026
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Five Star Tours
$104.94
La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in La Jolla
$14.99-$19.99
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