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From the KPBS arts newsletter: The San Diego Asian Film Festival celebrates 25 years this year, and in addition to an excellent lineup of films, there are several free programs. With "Free Films at 4," any weekday 4 p.m. screening is free (these are all shorts programs). The high school program, Reel Voices, also holds a free screening Nov. 10. Plus, all high school-aged youth and younger are free for all screenings, if tickets are still available at the door. The festival runs Nov. 7-16 at Regal Edwards Mira Mesa, San Diego Natural History Museum and MOPA@SDMA. $12-$215. —Julia Dixon Evans from the organizers: The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is San Diego’s premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema. Founded in 2000, the festival has grown to become the largest exhibition of Asian cinema in the western United States, and has showcased everything from future classics like Bong Joon-ho’s Memories of Murder (US Premiere) to luminary independent work like Patrick Wang’s award-winning In the Family (North American Premiere). Each year, the festival brings West Coast, North American, and World premieres of films from around the world to San Diego and gives audiences unique opportunities to discover international cinema. This year, the 25th edition of SDAFF will showcase 170+ films from 35+ countries, in 35+ languages from November 7-16, 2024. More information: View the schedule here View the films and trailers by section here View the special event listings here

Cross-border sewage continues to exacerbate the environmental crisis along the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, but San Diego County officials say the air is safe for now. In other news, Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign unveiled an ad this week featuring some of former President Trump's senior officials who now say he’s unfit to be president. We hear from conservative pundit Bill Kristol on why he thinks the former president is a danger to democracy. Plus, as part of an ongoing KPBS series on San Diegans who volunteer in unusual ways, we hear from two women in Lemon Grove who want to transform the city into a bee pollinator city.

6-course wine pairing dinner at Matsu ft. Native Hands and proprietor Chris Lobo. Native Hands Wine pays homage to each Mission Tribe by bringing you a line of classically hand-crafted wines, each with a unique story of a time, place, or ceremony to honor our ancestors and celebrate the traditions of winemaking in California. Sourced from the best vineyards Mother Earth has to offer, we invite you to grab a glass and experience California history like never before. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/r/matsu-oceanside Native Hands Wine on Instagram

Get those ears perked and those tails wagging and prepare to unleash the holiday cheer in Gaslamp Quarter with your furry friends! The Gaslamp Pet Parade, & Pups in the Pub Party returns to the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Register your pets in advance at The Gaslamp Pet Parade for $25. The event is free to watch, so grab a spot at one of the patios along the parade route and be prepared for the best parade ever! The festivities kick off at 11 a.m. with check-in, holiday costume voting, festive pet accessories and holiday vendors, plus FREE photos with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and more! Deck the paws with your pups in the Gaslamp and get into the holiday spirit with your best holiday costume. After the parade, stick around for the Pups in the Pub Party at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy craft beers, holiday tunes, treats, holiday costume contest results, pups and peeps games, and lots of pup-tastic fun in the Gaslamp Quarter. Visit: Gaslamp Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party Gaslamp Quarter on Instagram and Facebook

Bodhi Tree Concerts will host an unforgettable evening of food and drink, entertainment, and philanthropy, on Saturday, November 16 at 6 p.m. at the La Jolla Community Center. The gala event is in support of its upcoming world premiere of the new children’s opera Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote, by Pulitzer Prize-winning, Metropolitan Opera produced, San Diego based composer Anthony Davis, based on the children’s book by Duncan Tonatiuh. Our prestigious composer, Anthony Davis, will be in the house, and all attendees will get to be the first to hear a sneak peek of some of the music just composed for the opera. ARTS LOVERS & SUPPORTERS of San Diego - get your tickets today for this incredibly special event. Visit: https://www.panchorabbit.org/gala-fundraiser

Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers, the presumptive top picks in this year's NBA and WNBA drafts, are on deck this weekend with hopes of a national title. But the star power doesn't stop with them.

Gavi, which helps countries purchase and distribute vaccines, is among thousands of programs determined to be "inconsistent with the national interest or Agency policy priorities."

The pay bump for the San Diego Housing Commission's president and CEO comes as the agency cut a popular housing voucher program earlier this year and could face more cuts in the near future.

The Count gets a comic makeover to die for.

You’re invited to explore the natural landmarks of San Diego’s watershed with expert guides from San Diego Canyonlands. First, we will travel to Volcan Mountain, a vital regional resource and source of life and energy for humans and animal communities for thousands of years. Next we’ll take in breathtaking panoramic views at Ramona Grasslands Preserve, home of burrowing owl conservation nesting sites. Our exploration will end when we meet the coastal waters at the San Dieguito Lagoon and wetlands in Del Mar. The day-long excursion will include moderate hikes, interpretive guided tours illustrating plant and habitat features, birding opportunities with binoculars provided, plus time for socializing and lunch in a relaxing backcountry restaurant setting. Visit: https://cesqadmit.sdsu.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=2873&_ga=2.141564986.90327847.1727980173-537991588.1717115487 SDSU Global Campus on Instagram and Facebook