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The ceremony allowed students to celebrate with family members who can’t cross the border.
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Three San Diego musicians — Divina, James Spaite and Shua — take the stage at Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ Pavilion for intimate performances and candid conversations about the songs they write and the experiences that inspired them. -
KPBS Midday EditionC.L. Hoang tells the story of his family's journey from war-torn Vietnam to America.
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They gave smartphones to 10 women from a working-class Indian community to make a documentary about their unseen and unheralded lives. The results are .... pretty cool. -
Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.
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New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably too much backstory, the other with almost none. -
The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid.
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It's camp. It's drag. A Stormaganza is coming and the Glamazonian Express is in trouble! -
Quinceañeras are pricey, averaging almost $30K, but for many parents, it’s an important milestone marking a transition from childhood to adulthood. It’s also an opportunity to connect with culture, friends, family and faith. We spoke to families in San Diego to find out how they are affording them.
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This weekend's San Diego arts top picks: Luis Alonso Sánchez at Bread & Salt; San Diego Potters’ Guild; "The SpongeBob Musical"; "Measure for Measure"; Dear Tomorrow's jazz-and-pasta pop-up; Icelandic indie folk; ballet and more. -
Christopher Polentz’s design features a quill in the foreground. In the background, the sun breaks through the clouds.
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The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to the excitement of soccer fans in Dearborn, Michigan, home to a large Iraqi diaspora. -
Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia about his new book, "The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America." -
Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. The veteran keeper was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated. -
The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off. -
In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.
Latest Arts Events
The Margot Hotel Debuts in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
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World Cup Watch Parties at The Soap Factory
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until June 27, 2026
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Cbar 1 Year Anniversary Week
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until June 20, 2026
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Watch Soccer at Shakespeare Pub
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
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Cuban flavors and cocktails for baseball fans at Havana 1920
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
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