Erik Anderson
The San Diego Zoo announced Wednesday the death of Maka, a 30-year-old Western lowland gorilla, just days after staff made the decision to compassionately euthanize some of its longest-tenured animals.
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Our roundup of arts and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up next: The Rosin Box Project's women choreographers showcase; "Land and Sea" at MCASD; Omar Sosa; Sacra/Profana; San Diego Short Film Festival; Ron Currie; and Domonique King's "Get Hammered." -
Last year, California cities gained more power to ban homeless encampments. CalMatters dug into what that looks like in three cities. -
The bestselling author of "The Joy Luck Club," "The Kitchen God's Wife" and "The Bonesetter's Daughter" explores her deepening love for birdwatching in "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," an illustrated memoir-meets-nature journal. -
Former San Diego U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath told KPBS that the Trump Administration’s shift in goals is so dramatic that public safety is at risk. -
This weekend, people parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk will be subject to a citation under California's "Daylighting" law. -
Raw pet food is believed to be the source of the infection that befell the indoor cat, who died in mid-January. -
Coop's West Texas BBQ in Lemon Grove nearly shut down, but owner Bradrick Cooper's new game plan kept his rare brick ovens fired up — and the brisket smoking. -
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website says a Social Security Administration office in Carlsbad was closed. However, the office is not in Carlsbad, it's in Oceanside. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing a statewide economic initiative, including targeted support for LA wildfire recovery efforts. -
Legal experts warn the Department of Justice's recent moves and memos signal an alarming shift.
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