Natalie takes our friend and colleague, Leslie Gonzalez, on her first-ever trip to Tijuana to explore Mercado Hidalgo, celebrate Día de Muertos, and dive into the sights, smells, and flavors of this tradition.

KPBS joined the Sherman Heights Community Center for Noche de Mole — an evening of food, altars and celebration. Join South Bay engagement producer Marielena Castellanos and web producer Leslie Gonzalez to see what they ate, what the event means to the community and how you can take part in similar neighborhood events.

KPBS Social Media Strategist Lara McCaffrey shares a personal story of love and remembrance for Day of the Dead. She reflects on her parents’ journey — from meeting in France to building a life together — as she prepares to walk down the aisle herself on the holiday.

SDSU Chicanx professor Roberto Hernández talks with KPBS about Día de Muertos, sharing his perspective on the holiday and who he is adding to his altar this year.

This Día de Muertos KPBS Web Producer Leslie Gonzalez shares her fondest memories of her grandfather. From Texas Hold 'em to rounding up cattle, Leslie shares a personal story of her home and family.

KPBS Arts and Culture Reporter and cinephile Beth Accomando shares the story of her beloved, four-legged "monster" Ein and why she loved him for his "evil."

Oceanside resident Bárbara Moraga shared a Day of the Dead memory of her grandmother with KPBS, explaining the holiday's significance to her and honoring her grandmother's resilience and strength.

The annual Día de Muertos altar at Mercado Hidalgo is a beloved Tijuana tradition honoring the deceased.

Download our new Día de Muertos Coloring Book and make your favorite symbols of remembrance pop with color!