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Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Thursday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Dan Souza makes the ultimate Blackened Chicken. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews spice storage solutions, and tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about corn products. Test cook Becky Hays and host Julia Collin Davison cook Roasted Okra with Spicy Red Pepper Mayonnaise.

Due to inclement weather, Sesame Place San Diego is closed tomorrow, Saturday, February 25. Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating the arrival of Elmo’s adopted puppy, Tango, with the park’s first Pet Adoption Weekend on February 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is in partnership with Petco and Petco Love Foundation. Guests will be able to meet rescue dogs from local partner shelters in front of the park and learn more about the pet adoption process. There will also be special appearances by Elmo and Tango! Participating animal shelters include: • Helen Woodward Animal Center • Passion for Pitties • San Diego Humane Society • Rancho Coastal Humane Society • Chula Vista Animal Center • Rescue FENIX Pet Adoption Weekend is free, located in front of the Sesame Place park entrance, and does not require paid admission into Sesame Place to attend the Pet Adoption Weekend. Guests will receive a special discount on admission to the park the day of the event. To learn more about Pet Adoption Weekend, please visit www.SesamePlaceSanDiego.com/Petco. Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

This weekend in the arts: Cecilia Wong Kaiser at BFree; Ana Carrete at Lang Books; Ephrat Asherie Dance at ArtPower; Tasha Smith Godinez album release; 'Into the Woods' at Ovation Theatre; Tom Driscoll at SIP; 'The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci' at The Old Globe and Lunar New Year events across the county.

The hotter than normal temperatures across San Diego County have led the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. today. Then, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria wants to redevelop six blocks of real estate owned by the city in the downtown area. Next, a new state law requires law enforcement agencies to release records about officer discrimination, but most local police departments say they have nothing to report. And, we continue our election coverage with information about the Chula Vista Mayor’s race, San Diego County Superior Court judge races and Proposition 26. Finally, the 16mm version of George Romero's “Night of the Living Dead” will be screened on Friday at Digital Gym Cinema. We look at what it takes to bring it to the big screen.

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, the sister restaurant to Trey Foshee’s Georges at the Cove, is hosting its next Chef’s Table with Executive Chef Marty Ray and resident Advanced Sommelier Evan Vallee on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. The six-course wine-pairing dinner is Mediterranean/Italian themed and includes Oyster Duo, Albacore Crudo, Ricotta Ravioli, Olive Oil Poached Halibut, Venison Tender Loin, and Olive Oil Cake for dessert. Spaces are limited for this intimate and interactive dinner in La Jolla Shores. Ample street parking is available in addition to the adjacent parking lot. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

China’s Environment Minister Huang Runqiu says his country wants to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. to combat climate change. He made the remarks on Thursday during a visit to Beijing by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

ALL ABOUT KNITS AND STRETCHY FABRICS 3 Sundays | March 12, 19 & 26 from 1 – 4 p.m. Material fee: $20 payable to the instructor at the start of class Learn techniques to help you learn to sew with knit fabrics. Overlock stitches, seam finishes, and how to properly work with those hard to deal with stretchy fabrics. Recommended skills for entry: know how to thread a sewing machine, and sew a straight stitch. All materials provided in the $20 material fee. Beginners welcome, but participants must know how to thread their machine and sew a straight stitch. Ages 12+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

March 12, 19, 26 3 Sundays from 9 a.m. – Noon No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome! Instructor Tracey Herriot will introduce students to skills that can be used in all of your future sewing projects. New sewing techniques will be taught each week and when to use them. Sewing techniques include: installing zippers, hemming pants, pockets, Hong Kong seams, how to sew a sleeve (set a sleeve) using different textiles, and much more! Build your own sewing portfolio! All materials provided. Note: there is a material fee for this course. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This weekend in the arts: A Guelaguetza Festival at San Diego Museum of Art; Irving Flores, Tina Chong and Joshua White at UC San Diego Park and Market; Justin A. McHugh at Good Faith Gallery; Kevin Maloney at The Book Catapult; 'The Ferryman' at New Village Arts; Greater San Diego Music Coterie's "Scandinavian Winter"; and Broadway's "Frozen."

Senate Republicans expressed confidence in Mitch McConnell's leadership Thursday, one day after the Senate minority leader abruptly froze during his weekly press conference.