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Sunday, June 25, 2023 on KPBS 2 / Stream on demand. Kodo Nishimura is a Buddhist monk, makeup artist and LGBTQ activist. At first glance, these three facets of his identity may seem entirely separate. The common thread running through them, however, is a desire to live life as the person he most wants to be. Current law is not sensitive to LGBTQ issues in Japan, a nation where same-sex marriage is not formally recognized, and awareness of related matters is not well-developed at the individual or societal level.

A new study by climate researchers finds that the record-breaking series of wildfires in 2020 released twice the amount of emissions than were saved by carbon-reduction efforts since 2003. This comes as the state’s Air Resources Board will update its metrics to include wildfire pollution in maintaining California’s climate goals. Then, Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina, is stepping down and returning to his environmental activism roots. And finally, our weekend preview features contemporary dance, 17th century music and a new outdoor amphitheater.

Executive artistic director Matt Morrow will be stepping down after eight years running the theatre and managing director Jenny Case has been promoted to executive director.

School shootings, social media, beauty standards. 13-year-olds Erika Young and Norah Weiner delve into what middle school looks like today in their award-winning podcast.

Showcasing and marketing the beauty and the craftsmanship of guitars, ukuleles, banjos and other stringed instruments, gear, amps and accessories! Join us at the Headstock Guitar Lovers Festival as we celebrate luthiers, players, builders, and the universal language of music in beautiful San Diego, in a venue filled with gorgeous guitars and other stringed instruments. The Headstock Guitar Lovers Festival will fature seminars on Sustainable Wood Procurement; Five Things You Need to Know About Your Custom Guitar; and Meet Your Luthiers – Fun Facts. With the live performances of Peter Sprague & Andy Powers; Dusty Brough and more! Meet the luthiers and exhibitors here. Date | Saturday, November 6 from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Liberty Station Conference Center, San Diego Find seating options and prices on guitarloversfestival.com/tables! For more information, please visit guitarloversfestival.com.

For 50 years Ballet Hispánico has been the leading voice, intersecting artistic excellence and advocacy, and is now the largest Latinx cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. With its bold and eclectic brand of contemporary dance, Ballet Hispánico has brought its exemplary artistry and passion for dance to more than three million people in 11 countries on three continents. The iconic New York City-based company will perform a trio of works from its celebrated repertoire: Vicente Nebrada’s "Arabesque" is an elegant suite of dances set to the music of Spanish composer, Enrique Granados. The piece is a lush contemporary ballet rooted in Spanish influences and traces of flamenco. In "Tiburones," choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa addresses the discrimination and stereotypes placed upon Latinx culture and the power the media has in portraying these themes by diminishing the voices of Latinx artists. "18+1" celebrates Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s 19 years as a choreographer. In a display of subtle humor and electric choreography, the movement merges with the playful rhythms found in Pérez Prado’s mambo music. For more information about the performance, visit https://artcenter.org/event/ballet-hispanico/

John Blake's story is about growing up as a Black kid in West Baltimore in the 1980s, learning painful secrets about his white mother and, as he recalls, a ghost.

San Diego State biologist says new species of Hypochilus spider has hardly changed since the time of the dinosaurs.

Five sailors were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after striking the Zuniga Point Jetty just before 2 a.m. Friday

Stream the series now with the PBS app. At a time when news about the environment is filled with doom and people around the world feel increasingly fearful about the future, WILD HOPE is changing the narrative with surprising stories that show we can still change course. This series of short films highlights the intrepid changemakers working to restore and protect our planet. Each half-hour episode inspires audiences with stories of bold interventions, unexpected alliances, and nature’s resilience.