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Tom Smothers was the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium.

Southwest Airlines was planning a return to normal operations with "minimal disruptions" Friday — and as of 10 a.m., the beleaguered carrier appeared to be delivering on its promise.

Garibaldi, the Southern Italian-inspired rooftop hotspot in downtown San Diego, has recently partnered with acclaimed local photographer and ocean activist Oriana Poindexter. Sharing a common love of all things oceanic, Garibaldi is proud to feature Oriana’s art as part of their refreshed design. To celebrate this partnership, and the opening of the site-specific cyanotype installation, Giants of Point Loma, the community is welcome to join Garibaldi and Oriana on Saturday, September 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a complimentary, non-ticketed happy hour on Garibaldi's expansive deck that overlooks the San Diego bay. Guests can watch the sunset and enjoy Sardinian cheeses, crudités, and charcuterie while interacting with Oriana and asking questions about her work. Limited pieces of Oriana’s art, which have been featured by the Getty Museum and The Wall Street Journal, will be available for purchase. Follow Garibaldi on Instagram!

Artist and collector Stephen Gamson was pointing out the porcelain balloon dog to his friend when the whole thing went down. It seems one gallery's trash is another man's treasure.

Fresh Air's book critic says 2023 was an outstanding year for reading. Corrigan shares 10 of her favorite titles – a wide-ranging list of fiction and nonfiction.

Premieres Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Uncover what happens when archaeologists study a skeleton found with an iron nail through its heel bone, suggesting the person was the victim of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain. Only one other skeleton with evidence of crucifixion has ever been found in the world. Who was he? What was life in Roman Britain like? And why did he receive such a gruesome punishment?

Calling all budding young artists! EC Gallery is holding a Kids Art Contest Saturday, Sept 10 from 11:00am – 5:00pm. All kids from 5 – 12 are eligible to enter the contest. This is your opportunity to get in front of some amazing artists to hone your skills and see how you compare to the professionals. Participants will choose from three paintings they would like to emulate. The kid who most closely replicates the painting in their individual age group will receive a winner certificate as well as a wonderful Pop Dog art piece. There will also be an overall winner who will receive the grand prize of having their painting professionally framed and hung in the gallery for a full month. In addition, they will get a gift basket of art supplies worth $250. The artists' pieces to be emulated will be Gloria Lee, Michael Flohr, and Danny Ryan who will also be judging the contest. Winners will be announced Sunday at 2:00pm Limited spots are available so interested artists should call 800-599-7111, email info@ecgallery.com or stop by the gallery in advanced to reserve your spot TODAY. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

SoNo Fest is presented by the McKinley Elementary PTC and the San Diego Ceramic Connection (SDCC). This event brings together the community and local businesses for a good cause and a good time – together we are building a sustainable future for the next generation of our neighborhood. All proceeds from SoNo Fest benefit McKinley Elementary – an international baccalaureate school providing a world class education to neighborhood kids. The money raised at the Fest supports the school’s ceramic, music, dance, garden, art and Spanish programs. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thorn St. & 32nd St. SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-Off on Facebook / Instagram

Opera Wednesdays: Dec. 14, 2022, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Opera singer, tenor Bernardo Bermundez Opera Wednesdays features a different roster of local singers on each program, offering a selection of mostly operatic highlights (arias and art songs) as well as Broadway tunes and American classics for variety. During each concert, four singers consisting of past and present Metropolitan Opera competition winners, active San Diego Opera performers, and singers who have sung all over the world perform with some of the area's most sought-after pianists. Cost: $10-20 suggested donation; $100 percent of donations go directly to the artists. Registration: www.ljcommunitycenter.org/opera-wednesdays La Jolla Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses.