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Meet American Indian Heritage Month Local Hero Joely Proudfit
Joely Proudfit is a Luiseño professor who wants American Indians to control how they're represented in media. She heads the largest Native peoples film festival in the state. Read more/news/2016/nov/01/american-indian-heritage-month-joely-proudfit/
Meet American Indian Heritage Month Local Hero Randy Edmonds
Randy Edmonds is a tribal elder who's coached fellow Indians through a common evolution: moving from life on a reservation, to life in the city. He's dedicated to tradition, and ... Read more/news/2016/nov/01/meet-american-indian-heritage-randy-edmonds/
Horrors! Oscar Gives Well-Deserved Attention To Genre Films
- Jan. 23
- By Beth Accomando
The nominations for the 90th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. See what made the list and what didn't.
Searching For Ashes Within Ashes — Dog Teams Hunt For Human Cremains In Wildfire Wreckage
- Jan. 16
- April Dembosky / Cal Report
Archeologists work with forensic search dogs at the Institute for Canine Forensics to find human cremains in wildfire wreckage.
What’s In Store For San Diego’s Dining Scene In 2018
- Jan. 3
- By Alison St John, Marissa Cabrera
From restaurants with on-site childcare to the cannabis culinary arts scene, San Diego food writers weigh in on the most anticipated food trends to dominate the local dining scene in 2018.
Pets Lost In Lilac Fire Waiting To Be Claimed
- Dec. 20, 2017
- By City News Service
A 10-year-old turkey named Violet, brought in by county Animal Services during the Lilac Fire in the North County, is back home, but three animals remain unclaimed, authorities said Thursday.
Chef Bernard Guillas Shares 3 Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Nov. 22, 2017
- By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh
Cher Bernard Guillas, executive chef at the Marine Room restaurant in La Jolla, joins KPBS Midday Edition Wednesday to answer your Thanksgiving meal questions.
Report: San Diego County's Wine Industry Keeps Growing
- Nov. 16, 2017
- By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh
A new report commissioned by the San Diego County Vintners Association shows the economic impact of the local wine industry is $30.4 million. The total number of acres of wine grapes harvested has more than doubled since 2010.
San Diego International Fringe Hit 'Josephine' Returns For Encore Performance
- Nov. 15, 2017
- By Beth Accomando
Last year "Josephine" won Outstanding Solo Performance and Best Show at San Diego International Fringe Festival. The one-woman dream cabaret pays tribute to singer-dancer Josephine Baker. Now, "Josephine" returns to where it all began, the Spreckels Theatre for one performance this Friday.
New Affordable Housing Complex Opens In Chula Vista
- Nov. 14, 2017
- By Matt Hoffman
Located in Otay Ranch's Millenia development, there are 210 units for low-income seniors and families.
Salvation Army Launches Largest Yearly Fundraiser, While Adult Rehabilitation Center Struggles
- Nov. 13, 2017
- By Matt Hoffman
The local Salvation Army said it hopes to raise $900,000 from the Red Kettle Program this year, but its Adult Rehabilitation Center is dealing with a lack of non-cash donations.
San Diego Asian Film Festival Opens Thursday Night At theNAT
- Nov. 9, 2017
- By Beth Accomando
The 18th annual San Diego Asian Film Festival launches Thursday night with "Oh Lucy" screening at the San Diego Natural History Museum's Kaplan Theater and continues through Nov. 18 at multiple venues.