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The agency says the increase is lower due to cost-cutting measures. The SDCWA also passed a new budget and rejected funding options for the Water Conservation Garden.

Premieres Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Syria's uncertain future under Jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa. After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Correspondent Martin Smith travels the country tracing al-Sharaa's rise to power, and the emerging threats to the country's stability.

What 5 academics and former diplomats told Morning Edition about the U.S. strikes on Iran and fallout with Israel.

"People want to be proud of the ship they're sailing in," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in announcing the ship named after the gay rights leader would now be called the USNS Oscar V. Peterson.

Premieres Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream it early in the PBS app beginning Sunday, June 29 at 9 p.m. Directed by Rich Varville and produced by the Film Consortium San Diego, this year’s ceremony takes audiences “Behind the Scenes” for an inspiring and educational look at the passion and dedication driving our region’s vibrant film industry.

Friday's decision stems from President Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship, but the Supreme Court focused on whether lower federal courts have the power to issue nationwide blocks.

Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30–8:30 p.m., PST (1 day, 3 total hours of instruction) Zoom $100/120 Ken & Stephanie will lead a special workshop to help artists navigate the ArtStudio app for iPad. At just $4.99, you can access a powerful art editing program similar to Photoshop but without the hassle of monthly subscription fees. Best of all, it is portable, so it can be used anywhere at any time. The basics of operating the app, navigating between ArtStudio and your iPad’s camera roll, as well as solving visual problems will be covered. Materials: ArtStudio app for iPad installed on your iPad. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Premieres Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. After coming out as a trans woman, world-record-holding gamer, Narcissa Wright loses her massive fanbase. To win them back, she attempts to set a new record in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, live-streaming every minute of her quest.

Art historian Zaixin Hong examines the enduring significance of the soundscape of music and calligraphy. The soundscape of calligraphy and music is a hallmark of Chinese civilization. This lecture explores their intricate connections and shared purpose, exemplified by Professor Lei Liang’s award-winning “A Thousand Mountains, A Million Streams,” and delves into Chou Wen-chung’s question, “When is a line not a line?” From Confucius’ “Six Arts” to modern masters like Huang Binhong, Pan Tianshou, Zao Wou-ki and Wang Dongling, the connections across centuries between music and calligraphy have bridged tradition and contemporary expression. In the age of AI, celebrating this human spirit becomes more vital than ever. The lecture will feature a special presentation of Huang Binhong’s masterpiece “Landscapes,” shown in stunning 4K projection with original music composed by Liang. Kuiyi Shen, professor of Asian art history, theory and criticism from UC San Diego, will provide a short commentary. Please join us for these events: Lecture in English, 4–5 p.m. Reception, 5–5:30 p.m. Lecture in Chinese, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (Professor Hong will deliver the lecture again in Chinese after the reception. Bilingual audiences may opt to register for either the English or Chinese lecture.) This public lecture is co-sponsored by the 21st Century China Center (21CCC) at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and Haili Foundation. For more information on China activities, please visit china.ucsd.edu. If you have any questions, please contact GPS Events Coordinator Susan Zau at jszau@ucsd.edu.

As part of the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival's 'Arte Latino' we are partnering with the 'Rhythm & Roots' Arts and Culture series (Charanga Night), Senses Human Bistro, and UCSD Park & Market to bring you an amazing night of film, art, music, dancing, food, drinks and a great time with friends old and new. We will start the night off with a meet the Artist Reception from 4:30-6 p.m. on the second floor next to the Digital Gym Cinema where you will see some amazing Art and meet some of the Artists who created it. We will be posting some artist information in the discussion portion of this invite. Arte Latino is curated by Andy Gonzalez (La Onda Arte Latino). This portion is FREE! Next (6-9 p.m.) you will be treated to some amazing LIVE music by 'Charanga NYS' lead by Joseph Aportela who also happens to be a featured artist at our Film Festival this year. The Rhythm & Roots series happens monthly at the Senses Human Bistro on the first floor and is about as good as it gets when it comes to Latin Jazz in San Diego. At Senses Human Bistro you can purchase delicious food and drinks to enjoy while listening to the amazing music. The concert is free, but please Register Now If you choose, you can also watch a movie at the Digital Gym Cinema on the second floor where we screen Independent and Foreign Films all year long. Movie tickets can be purchased online or at the Box Office. https://digitalgym.org/ Of course this is all in collaboration with the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 19-23, check here for tickets and information: https://sdlatinofilm.com/site_2024/ https://senseshumanbistro.com/ https://parkandmarket.ucsd.edu/ Cover Art by Joseph Aportela! We hope you can join us and please spread the word!