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The latest version of OpenAI's Sora can quickly turn text prompts and simple images into studio quality videos, which left the entertainment industry deeply uneasy.

The documentary "Rebel with a Clause," opening Thursday at Digital Gym Cinema, follows Ellen Jovin on a 50-state road trip exploring language, grammar and community.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious, this 60 minute course will equip you with the foundational knowledge you need to navigate trademark protection effectively. Trademark Basics: Understand trademarks and their differences from patents and copyrights. Explore real-world examples and the scope of trademark protection. Discover the benefits of registration and how to use online trademark tools. Navigating the Trademark Process: Get a step-by-step overview of the registration process and timeline. Decide if you need an attorney and learn how to track your application status. Understand examination, approval, and maintenance of your trademark. Preparing to File Your Trademark: Learn the importance of searching for similar trademarks and the application requirements. Understand costs, filing bases, and how to accurately categorize your goods and services. ____________________________ Trademarks 101 is presented as part of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This program is part of a nationwide network of libraries designated by the USPTO to support inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers by providing free access to patent and trademark resources, tools, and trained staff who can guide you in understanding intellectual property. San Diego Public Library on Instagram San Diego Central Library on Facebook

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+. Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch’s efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five laws advancing reparations for the descendants of enslaved people in California, but he vetoed five others. It’s a mixed record two years after the California Reparations Task Force issued its seminal report.

More than 30,000 unionized Kaiser Permanente employees were expected to return to work Monday after a five-day strike in California, Oregon and Hawaii by registered nurses and other health professionals.

Political stability is the bedrock of a healthy economy. The United States is inarguably struggling with both. Daniel Enemark, chief economist at the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, spoke with KPBS about the economic forecast for San Diego and the country.

The new law provides training for school principals and reading specialists in the “science of reading,” a method of literacy instruction focused on vocabulary, comprehension and sounding words out rather than learning words by sight. The approach has led to improved reading scores in Mississippi, Louisiana and districts like Los Angeles Unified, which adopted it several years ago.

If that deadline passes, eligible voters must visit the registrar's office in Kearny Mesa or go to a vote center starting Saturday to conditionally register and vote provisionally. Registering to vote can be done online at sdvote.com. Would-be voters must register if they have not already done so, have recently moved or have changed a name.