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Paola Hernández-Jiao is the Public Matters community engagement manager at KPBS. Public Matters is an initiative that provides content, conversation and events ensuring all San Diegans understand their opportunity to participate in the democratic process including news stories on politics and governance, facilitated, in-person discussions around important issues that often divide us, helpful resources and explainers about participation in community groups and institutions that make decisions that impact our lives on a daily basis.

If you care about the environment and don't mind getting a little dirty, then this may be the perfect fit for you! Join us on June 28 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Forester Creek in Santee for our monthly community river clean-up! Come work outdoors with like-minded members of the community to help remove thousands of pounds of trash in just three hours! Each year, San Diego River Park Foundation volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from our namesake waterway. Without our amazing volunteers, this trash would be left to pollute native animal habitats, parks and public spaces, leach contaminants into the water, and wash out into our ocean and beaches! Location: 8665 Argent Street, Santee CA 92071. Please park anywhere on Argent St or Prospect Ave. Please do not park in the brewery parking lot. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: - Check-In: 7:45 a.m. - Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required - All tools and supplies will be provided - Other Things to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection - Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event - For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event There are no restroom facilities at this location. Please plan accordingly. Community Service hours can be verified for those who need them. Family friendly! If you would like to sign up as a group, please email us at volunteer@sandiegoriver.org, or have each member of your group sign up individually. San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Pride with a darker edge at Gothic Pride, a one-night fusion of queer power, industrial beats, and underground energy — hosted at The Rail on Friday, June 20. This electrifying event brings together San Diego’s alt-queer scene with a dancefloor soundtracked by the best in gothic, industrial, new wave, futurepop, and trance. Whether you come dressed in black lace or neon PVC, all are welcome to take part in a night where identity, expression, and music collide. Featuring DJs: - Cheshire - Kaerie - Robin Roth With haunting visuals, immersive sound, and a celebration of queer goth culture, Gothic Pride offers an alternative Pride experience — one that’s powerful, pulsing, and full of spirit. All proceeds go toward Goth Collective’s official Pride Parade float, helping bring more visibility, creativity, and edge to the celebration of our queer community. Visit: Gothic Pride at The Rail

Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.

The Best of San Diego is San Diego's longest running local showcase that has helped launch the careers of some of the top comedians in the industry today. You will see comedians from all levels from opener to headliner, going back to back to back, making you laugh from start to finish. This is the show that will allow you to say, "I remember seeing them at the La Jolla Comedy Store way back in..." Former Best of San Diego alumni include Taylor Tomlinson(Netflix, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing) Bobby Lee (MadTV, Comedy Central, Showtime) Taylor Williamson (AGT Finalist) Vicki Barbolak (Nick at Nite's Funniest Mom in America winner, AGT finalist) Dat Phan (original winner of Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central) and Fazon Love (BET's Comic View, Friday, Elf, Wild 'N Out) Some of the current Best of San Diego Comedians include Mal Hall, Jason Lawhead (Gotham Comedy Live, Last Comic Standing), Zoltan Kaszas (DryBar Comedy, Man Up Stand Up,) and Dustin Nickerson (Comedy Central, Laughs). Visit: thecomedystore.com/la-jolla/ The Comedy Store La Jolla on Instagram

The Muse is an archival series of San Diego’s current fashion, art, and music in one unified community. We’re back and better than ever–higher quality production and fostering comm(unity) in an open, safe, and free-flowing space! Come hang out with us and enjoy music by local artists and musicians! The Muse started as an outlet for all creatives to share their unique voice as we were coming out of a tumultuous 2 years in (mostly) solitude. It was a space for reconnecting our social-neural pathways and helped creative individuals find new collaborators to benchmark a new chapter in their creative journeys. Visit: The Muse: Pride Month The Muse San Diego on Instagram

Join Southern Caregiver Resource Center at our office for an afternoon of art and networking! We invite community members and affiliated organizations alike to the unveiling of “Portraits in Caregiving”, a series of photographs honoring the caregiving experience. This exhibit captures the essence of family and unconditional love through intimate and tender moments found in the routine of caregiving. Guests will have the opportunity to speak to the photographers as well as the featured caregivers. SCRC’s staff will also be present to give you a tour of our office space, share information about our vital support services for caregivers, and discuss professional networking and corporate partnership opportunities. This reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served throughout the event. We look forward to hosting you! Visit our office any time between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, August 15 for an inside look into the caregiving experience and how SCRC’s evidence-based support programs can help those starting their own caregiving journey. Learn more and RSVP at caregivercenter.org/portraits! Southern Caregiver Resource Center on Facebook / Instagram

If you're a veteran who has been charged a fee to get help on your application for a VA disability rating or other benefits, NPR wants to hear from you!

Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.

Activists outside Las Colinas Jail say when mom is inside, it’s like the whole family is serving time.