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Peltier's imprisonment had symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans across the country who believe in his innocence.

KPBS is excited to join forces with the Verbatim Books North Park Book Fair on Saturday, October 26 for a special live event with María Dolores Águila, author of our 2024 One Book, One San Diego kids selection, "Barrio Rising: The Protest That Built Chicano Park." María will read "Barrio Rising," share her inspiration, answer questions, and sign books. Join us for a beautiful day celebrating literacy in North Park! Schedule: 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. - María Dolores Águila, Author Reading & Presentation 11:30 - Noon - Book Signing Fair from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Free for all ages! "Barrio Rising" invites readers to join a courageous young activist and her neighbors in their successful twelve-day land occupation and beyond, when Barrio Logan banned together and built the colorful park that would become the corazón of San Diego’s Chicane community. Verbatim Books brings you the North Park Book Fair! This year’s book fair promises to be bigger and better, bringing together book lovers, local authors, and vendors for a day of literary festivities in the heart of North Park. Expect a diverse vendor line-up, author readings and signings, hands-on activities, live music and performances, story time for kids, and food and beverages. Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a world of books, creativity, and community. One Book, One San Diego is a partnership, led by KPBS, with the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego County Library, San Diego State University, One Book Sin Fronteras and more than 40 other community organizations. For more information about One Book, One San Diego, please visit: kpbs.org/onebook One Book, One San Diego on Facebook One Book One San Diego is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, the University of San Diego, Francis Parker School, the City of San Diego, and Lloyd Pest Control.

President Trump and others are spreading false narratives about water and the LA wildfires. These include the notion that the city didn't have enough water to fight the fires.

The move, which is in line with an executive order from President Trump to slash the federal workforce, raises concerns about staffing at the agency that delivers crucial benefits to Americans.

At a time when every news alert seems to deliver a seismic jolt about the world, these ads mostly touch on safe subjects we expect in Big Game commercials: Nostalgia. Comedy. Celebrities. Patriotism. Poignant humanism.

There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.

During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho questioned federal prosecutors over their decision to suspend criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Ho's ruling is expected soon.

Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco launched San Diego Filipino Cinema in 2018 and will be hosting the 4th Annual San Diego Filipino Festival in October.

Home appliance companies are rushing to put AI into products. It's motivated by a few factors, including gathering data and creating a long-term customer relationship, experts say.

Kendrick Lamar won his rap war with Drake last year by just about any measure, but this week, Drake got a small measure of revenge when his new album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, knocks Lamar out of the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts.