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Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. ROADSHOW heads to Raleigh in search of treasures, including 1994 Maya Angelou Spingarn Awards, a 1939 autographed Baseball Hall of Fame program and a Le Pho La Cueillette des Pommes Cannelle oil, ca. 1950. One is $60,000 to $100,000!

While the hallucinogenic drug ibogaine is illegal in the Unites States, military veterans and others are traveling abroad to get it.

Sparks Gallery is pleased to show new work by bi-coastal artist Monty Montgomery in his solo exhibition, “Intersection”. Profoundly affected by his upbringing in the rural woods of Virginia’s countryside, Monty Montgomery’s work has always been informed by his visceral and emotional reactions to everyday experiences, such as exploring nature, or trekking city streets. His distinctive artistic voice was shaped in his teen years, when he began expressing his perception of the external world in bright geometric abstraction. His characteristic style emerged as a result of distilling sensory input through the lens of urban and natural landscapes. Using color theory, mathematics, and intuition, he attempts to harmonize the collision of these elements into something beautiful and cohesive. Montgomery uses his innate intuition for color and object relationships to connect with the viewer, sharing his artistic vision through a “visual-emotional language”, as he calls it. His interpretation of everyday scenes is often surprising, as the end results look vastly different than their real world counterparts. This unique perspective grants Montgomery both strength and vulnerability in his art practice. For more information visit: sparksgallery.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Toast to the fathers and father figures alike at Piper’s classic Sunday brunch. Enjoy all of dad’s favorites and indulge in garden-to-table brunch classics and crafted cocktails. From smoked salmon to chilaquiles to açaí, there’s something for everyone to celebrate dad’s special day. Book your reservation for June 18 here. Piper Oceanside on Facebook

Queen Bee’s Art and Culture Center, a community space and beacon for artists in North Park, San Diego, is thrilled to be celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. At the forefront of enriching the vibrant arts and culture scene in San Diego, Queen Bee’s has served as a nurturing haven where artistry flourishes, allowing for creatives of all walks of life to come together to express their talents in a welcoming community. Since 2008, Queen Bee’s has faced many challenges and achievements, and now, the community is invited to commemorate this anniversary milestone with a celebration on Tuesday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m. The donation-based community event will feature food and drinks, live performances from artists such as Rudy Francisco, Gilbert Castellanos, Mercedes Moore, Zzymzzy Quartet and Gregory Page, along with a proclamation from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. At 6:00 p.m., attendees are encouraged to grab their dancing shoes and participate in swing dancing classes featuring live swing music. The evening will be a night to remember! The donation-based event is open to the public and attendees must RSVP here. Queen Bee’s will be taking donations to be able to continue to support the arts for years to come. The swing class following the celebration will be $15 and tickets can be purchased here.

Danzy Senna's new novel is an exhilarating yet poignant riff on the struggling artist as a wannabe middle-aged sellout. The writing is endlessly quotable and meaningfully provocative.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Amanda Cote of Michigan State University about Princess Zelda being cast as the protagonist for the first time in a main "Legend of Zelda" game.

English Powerhouse Manchester City and Nexen will host the 2023 Nexen Man City Cup, beginning on May 25 with the Boys supergroups kicking off at the SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside. The Boys supergroups will feature the Manchester City boys academy and other top academy teams from LigaMX and MLS teams. The main tournament starts Saturday, May 27 – at three venues across the greater San Diego area: Boys 2009-2015 games will be held at Galway Downs (Temecula) for the first time in the tournament's history. All Girls games will be held at Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar, California – featuring Manchester City’s girls academy team for the first time. Finally, all l boys supergroups will continue to play at SoCal sports complex in Oceanside, California. The finals will be played on Monday, May 29 – featuring the supergroup finals at Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar, California. All other finals will be played at Galway Downs (Temecula). This year’s tournament will feature activations from Manchester City, Nexen, and PUMA–as well as a special visit from Manchester City’s mascot, Moonchester. PUMA will have a photo experience booth for fans to take an instant printed picture, as well as a visual experience station for visitors to demo merchandise. Visit: /mancitycup.com

In recent months, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria criticized other cities in San Diego County for not doing their part to combat homelessness in the region. Tuesday on KPBS Midday Edition, mayors from across the county respond and talk about what their cities are doing to address homelessness.