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Former Congresswoman Katie Porter, candidate for governor of California, speaks during the afternoon general session at the California Democratic convention at Moscone West in San Francisco on Feb. 21, 2026.

For California Democrats, single-payer health care is back. Voters have heard it before

The progressive goal of single-payer health care has become a staple of Democratic platforms, even if it faces as many hurdles as ever.

How to fight with the people we care about, illustrated

Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.

Man walks through heavy rain in Oceanside on Coast Hwy, February 16, 2026.

El Niño is here. Expect 'very strong' conditions this winter, forecasters say

There’s now a 63% chance of “very strong” conditions, meaning that tropical Pacific waters may warm above 2 degrees Celsius between November and January.

Protesters opposed to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's budget cuts to arts programs gather at San Diego's Civic Center Plaza before a City Council meeting on April 20, 2026.

What proposed arts cuts mean for San Diego programs

We talk about proposed cuts to arts funding in the city budget. Plus, the weekend's arts events and a preview of the TCM Classic Film Festival.

W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comic and television host who is bringing his comedy tour 'Who's With Me?' to San Diego audiences May 22 - May 24, 2026.

W. Kamau Bell returns to stand-up for 'Who's With Me?' tour

Comedian and documentary filmmaker W. Kamau Bell is bringing his new stand-up tour to San Diego. Plus, a new novel explores a Native Hawaiian's coming of age journey. And finally, your weekend preview.

Comic-Con library card honors San Diego libraries as a place for everyone — even space aliens

The San Diego Public Library's commemorative 2026 Comic-Con library card is designed by Keithan Jones to illustrate the library as a welcoming place.

Oceanside Holiday Tree Lighting

Oceanside kicks off the Holiday Season with a splash! The annual Tree Lighting event is once again taking place in conjunction with the Holiday Sunset Market. Music and festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Enjoy beautiful decorations, live music, family-friendly entertainment and games, amusement rides, zip lines, bounce houses and more. There will be free cookies and milk for children and free holiday arts and crafts projects. At 6 p.m. a special guest will arrive on a vintage Oceanside fire truck, and will assist city officials in the tree lighting count down! Santa will stay for photos after the tree lighting, so please bring your camera to snap your family photos. Come and enjoy this family tradition! Afterwards, shop local and enjoy the Sunset Market for your gift-giving needs. Free parking is available in the Civic Center parking structure and at the Oceanside Transit Center. Visit: https://visitoceanside.org/events/holiday-tree-lighting/ Visit Oceanside on Instagram and Facebook

A Costco tattoo, a rotisserie chicken and a community

A Costco tattoo. A viral rotisserie chicken event. A student club with hundreds of members. We follow graduating UC San Diego student Jacob Hoang on his final Costco run as club president and try to understand why Costco inspires such unusual devotion.

WILD HOPE: The 'Butterfly Farmers' Saving Zanzibar’s Forests

Stream now with KPBS+. To help stop the rise of deforestation in Zanzibar, one village has begun to farm a promising new crop: butterflies.

Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, who resigned as head of the Smithsonian Institution Tuesday, makes remarks at an opening ceremony introducing the public to the new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, at the National Zoo on Jan 24, 2025.

Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns

Bunch has spent the last few months defending the Smithsonian against attacks from President Trump. In a statement, Bunch says he leaves with "mixed emotions."

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