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The band camp was founded by a local music teacher to counter the lack of musical education in schools decades ago.

On Saturday, Aug. 13, ESCO Alley Art will unveil 15+ additional pieces that will be showcased in the alley south of Grand Avenue between Broadway and Kalmia. The project coincides with Escondido’s monthly “2nd Saturday Art Walk,” celebrating Escondido’s vibrant arts and culture. All are welcome to come see the newest additions to the project, along with live music and a chance to meet and talk with the artists. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

An animatronic recreation of Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the first Black American brigadier general in the United States Air Force during World War II, is the centerpiece of the exhibit.

From the organizers: The Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival is held in beautiful waterfront parks and piers, in Seaport Village, and on boats all along the San Diego downtown waterfront. Water taxis, trolleys, yacht party concerts, and sunset cruises are all part of the experience. The festival hosts over 80+ bands at 7+ stages, featuring some of the most prominent names in music. It integrates one of the most vibrant downtowns right into the Festival, with hotels, bars, restaurants, breweries, the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy all within steps of the gates. All imagined into one of the most unique festival destinations in the world. View the performer lineup here. Follow on social media: Facebook & Instagram

Author Graham Skipper talks about his new Toho authorized book on Godzilla.

A limited number of monkeypox vaccines will be distributed by the county starting today. Then, KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez tells us about a new program to save LGBTQ lives with lessons in harm reduction. Next, the head of San Diego’s new Office of Immigrant Affairs talks about her goals for the new agency. Then, later this week, Californians who are in mental distress and thinking about suicide will be able to call or text a new three digit number to get help, but questions remain on staffing. Plus, long-time voice of the San Diego Padres Ted Leitner talks about his recent induction into the team’s Hall of Fame. Finally, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with the creator of a new series about the making of the beloved film “Star Wars.”

They used to be called Kremlinologists — American experts on the Soviet Union. Now there's a new generation of Putinologists who seek to interpret Russia by analyzing its authoritarian leader.

Postpartum depression affects as many as 1 in 7 women in the U.S., though there are just two treatments approved for it. Experts say the newest could be a game-changer — depending on its price tag.

Bola Tinibu takes over as president of Africa's largest economy at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic and security challenges.

The FDA is considering greenlighting the experimental treatment under its accelerated approvals program. Some critics point out the therapy isn't yet proven to work and may be costly.