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As a corporate development account executive, Lisa Helmke's role is to generate corporate support by identifying and fostering relationships within the business community. Before joining KPBS, Lisa was a senior account executive in commercial media. Throughout this time, she’s worked with a variety of clients and brands on integrated marketing campaigns. Her goal is to create strategic partnerships by leveraging audio, video, and event marketing assets to optimize sponsorship value in an ever-evolving media landscape. When not at work, Lisa’s never too far from family and friends. She loves live theatre, travel, and yoga.

The AjA Project’s Civil Liberties Project is a fellowship program encouraging youth and young adult participants to examine the history of Japanese-American incarceration during WWII and how it parallels their own personal histories as immigrants/refugees. As part of an ongoing program since 2017, this year’s cohort created a large scale pop-up book with augmented reality components. This project will be displayed at the Central Library (1st floor) to coincide with the forced Japanese American relocation on it’s 83rd anniversary. This exhibits sparks dialogue around Executive Order 9066 and its lasting consequences, to the San Diego Community. Participating artists (Civil Liberty fellows) include: Jazmin Barajas, Maya Rosado, Tarrah Aroonsakool, David Zapeda, Lena Hyasat and more. Learn about AJA

Celebrate Bastille Day with a French twist at La Jolla’s monthly Art Walk! Enjoy free admission to MCASD (with pre-registration), live French-inspired music, art-infused fashion from Fashion Week San Diego designers, themed treats, and gallery exhibits throughout the Village. Admission is free — register in advance to enjoy early museum access at 3 p.m. Register here: https://forms.gle/gyjd5Qp9Rp94SAKM6 | More info at lajollabythesea.com La Jolla by the Sea on Facebook / Instagram

The deployment and the quickening pace of U.S. strikes, including one Friday, raised new speculation about how far the Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafficking.

Scores of students walk out of classrooms Friday, urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would hold fossil fuel companies responsible for damages caused by greenhouse gases.

A San Diego federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit brought by two Escondido teachers who sued over school district policies governing what information can be shared with parents of transgender and gender-nonconforming students.

Wounded Warrior Homes said it wants to help more veteran women and their families.

The charges were filed by the San Diego County District Attorney's office Friday. They include perjury and asking for a bribe. Blain also faces one misdemeanor charge.

Drag performers say Twitch has become a thriving space for their art since the start of the pandemic. That growth was reflected at TwitchCon in San Diego earlier this month.

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Recent deadly flash floods have wreaked havoc in the US and beyond. Explore why dangerous floods are on the rise and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike.