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Gov. Gavin Newsom said the president elect's proposed 25% tariff on Mexico would cripple the state's economy. Also, San Diego County held a grand opening for its newest immigration and refugee welcome center on Thursday. Plus, San Diego Police department's K-9 policy is under review after complaints of excessive force. Police data show large racial disparities in bites.

The Borrego Springs Film Institute is proud to present the Twelfth Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival! Featuring five days of exceptional independent films, community panels at the Borrego Springs Library, not to mention top-notch parties, galas and award ceremonies with attending filmmakers and festival pass-holders. The 12th BSFF opens on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, with a day of free screenings - no tickets necessary - at the Library, and continues Thursday through Sunday, with screening Blocks presented at BSPAC, and concluding with an Awards Ceremony at the theater, on Sunday evening, Jan. 19, 2025. This year we’re screening 93 films, with a wide range of styles and genres, and we’ve got several BSFF alumni filmmakers returning to the festival with brand new shorts to debut to our audience, plus a terrific slate of Filmmaker and Community Panels being presented at the Borrego Springs Library, free and open to the public. Festival Passes and Block Passes (for screenings at BSPAC) can be purchased on our website. Borrego Springs Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Plaza Bonita, National City Pumpkin Station OPEN DAILY Sept. 29 through Oct. 31 Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Directions To National City Pumpkin Station: Located at Plaza Bonita in National City. Directions from I-805 Take Sweetwater Rd exit Turn RIGHT and go to Ring Rd Turn Right and location is on your left in the Plaza Bonita Parking lot Google: 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. National City, CA. 91950 FREE PARKING & ADMISSION

Mission Valley Pumpkin Station OPEN DAILY Sept. 29 through Oct. 31, 2024 Monday – Thursday 11a.m. – 9 p.m. | Friday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. 2 Giant Slides* Mini Slide Swing Ride Train Jumpee Ferris Wheel El Paso Train Ride Boat Ride Petting Zoo Pumpkin PatchDirections To Mission Valley Pumpkin Station: Off Camino Del Rio North in the Westfield Mission Valley Shopping Center in the Southeast corner of the parking log adjacent to Macy’s and The Broken Yolk Cafe. Google: 1750 Camino Del Rio North San Diego, CA. 92108 FREE PARKING & ADMISSION

After a proposed tax increase from Measure E failed this election season, the city is facing cuts to city services and freezes on hiring and nonessential overtime. Then, San Diego Unified School District and its former superintendent, Lamont Jackson, are being sued by a former district employee, who alleges sexual harassment and demotions for refusing his advances. Plus, two local Filipino filmmakers share their work at the Chula Vista Public Library on Thursday night.

Within the span of a few days, another SpaceX Starship broke up on re-entry, and two other space companies faced failures. This reflects a new "fail-fast, learn-fast" ethos of spacecraft development.

A South Carolina man who killed his ex-girlfriend's parents with a baseball bat was executed by firing squad Friday, the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by that method.

On the third Thursday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Third Thursday admission. Free Public Tour 5 p.m.: Join an MCASD Educator for a guided tour that takes a deeper dive into the themes and artworks in For Dear Life. MCASD x Future is Color Presents: Jazz Night 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Join Future is Color Studio Sessions x MCASD for live jazz. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/free-third-thursday-1-16 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Hampton Dellinger, who formerly led an independent watchdog agency, about his decision to drop his lawsuit challenging Trump's attempt to fire him without cause.

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Monday, May 12 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrated for her chart-topping hit "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," which recently marked its 25th anniversary, Cox reflects on the song's enduring impact and its deep resonance within Black culture.