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NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were on the International Space Station more than nine months, despite launching into space in June for what was expected to be an eight-day mission.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We are honored to welcome back to THEATER CORNER the esteemed Sheldon Epps. A visionary director and former Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse, Mr. Epps has been a trailblazer in American theater. We also welcome Steve Breen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist.

From the organizers: The Book Catapult proudly welcomes award-winning children's book author & illustrator Carson Ellis for her illustrated adult memoir, One Week in January: New Paintings for an Old Diary on Friday, October 11 at 7pm. Carson will be in conversation with bestselling author Maile Meloy. In January 2001, the young artist Carson Ellis moved into a warehouse in Portland, Oregon, with a group of fellow artists. For the first week she lived there, she kept a detailed diary full of dry observations, mordant wit, turn-of-the-millennium cultural touchstones, and hijinks with friends, including her future husband, Colin Meloy, who is now the frontman and lead songwriter of The Decemberists. Two decades later, Carson rediscovered this old journal of hers and richly illustrated it with extraordinary new paintings in the signature style that has made her a bestselling and award-winning picture book author today. One Week in January is a snapshot of a bygone era, a meticulous re-creation of quotidian frustrations and small, meaningful moments, and a meditation on what it means both to start your journey as an artist and to look back at that beginning many years later. It beautifully captures the intensity of feelings and friendships in young adulthood, when everything is completely uncertain, and everything is enormously important. One Week in January is mundane, specific—and somehow completely magical. It’s also very, very funny. And it contains a love story at its heart: The reader recognizes that a romance is beginning to bloom between Carson and Colin, although neither of them realizes it quite yet. Carson Ellis is the author and illustrator of bestselling picture books Home and Du Iz Tak? (a Caldecott Honor book) and the illustrator of several books for children, including The Mysterious Benedict Society series by Trenton Lee Stewart, The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket, and The Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy. She has won awards for illustration, and as the illustrator-in-residence for Meloy’s band, The Decemberists, she has received Grammy nominations for album art design. She contributes work to The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other publications. Ellis lives on a farm in Oregon.

Matsu is excited to bring back one of its most popular sake brewers, Heiwa Shuzo for another 6-course Sake Pairing Dinner. Located near Kainan City in Wakayama, Heiwa Shuzo has been a beloved choice among Matsu’s team and guests for its balanced, elegant sakes—from their “Aka” KID Junmai to their Umeshu “Tsuru-Ume Suppai.” Sourced from Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, their unique Koyasan soft spring water lends a soft, luscious quality to every bottle. This special dinner will feature 6 sakes, including KID Muryozan Junmai Ginjo, the highest grade of the KID lineup and winner of the International Wine Champion Sake 2020 (selected from over 1400 entries!) Chef William Eick will be crafting a one-night-only special menu to perfectly complement this exceptional sake lineup. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. About Matsu: The dining experience of a lifetime awaits for you on the other side of a towering wooden door in south Oceanside. From hot towels served before your meal, to detailed descriptions of ingredients used in each course, to sake pairings from a certified Sake Sommelier and a low-lit sultry atmosphere, Matsu delivers in every way. You’ll be treated to creative, contemporary dishes that highlight Japanese tradition and local terroir, complete with the only Japanese wines in the county. Discover why Matsu has earned its place in San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants list as “Best Japanese Restaurant” two years running!

A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take nitrogen and convert it into the ingredient that helps all organisms grow.

Wondering about your child’s educational options? Want to know how your child’s school stacks up against others in the area? Curious about what’s available for after-school care? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join us for a free workshop to learn more about Voice of San Diego’s publication, A Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools. Download your free copy in English or Spanish at vosd.org/schools. RSVP at vosd.org/events Zoom (details will be emailed) Voice of San Diego on Facebook and Instagram

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at a nature-themed, family-friendly Fall Festival! This is your chance to discover nature’s creepy crawlies aren’t as spooky as they seem. Get creative and join the costume contest with fun themes like Most Creative and Most Environmentally Friendly. Have fun creating and engaging with live animal encounters featuring bats, reptiles, and raptors. Let’s have a blast while caring for our planet! Presented by San Diego Parks and Recreation with support from Nature Collective Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The 8th Annual North County Veterans Stand Down (NCVSD) starts at 8 a.m. Thursday Oct 17 and goes through Noon Sunday Oct 20, 2024 at Green Oak Ranch in Vista. The North County Veterans Stand Down is an annual four-day event where ALL veterans and their families, especially those homeless or struggling, can receive much needed services in a safe, friendly, drug and alcohol-free, and secure environment. During their stay at the NCVSD, Veterans and their families will receive many services such as: meals, lodging, clothing, medical, dental, vision, veterinary care for their pets, plus many more services to help them both physically and mentally, all FREE of charge. NEW THIS YEAR, the VA is bringing in a doctor on Thursday and Friday to perform evaluations for Compensation & Pension claims, greatly speeding up the disability claims process! Veterans may stay overnight in cabins or visit during the day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. - Noon Sunday, when services are offered. Not all services are available every day, so we recommend attending Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Register to attend, volunteer, or donate to our cause at www.ncvsd.org NCVSD is an all-volunteer, nonprofit group of veterans and family members who care enough about our veterans to work long, hard hours to make this happen. We are grateful to all our community partners, including Supervisor Desmond and the County of San Diego, Healing California, North County Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, American Legion Riders Ch. 365, Vista Elks, Los Rancheros Kiwanis Club, Helen Woodward Animal Center, and many more! North County Veterans Stand Down on Facebook / Instagram

Dreamers Market is set to host the Gourd Vibes Only Pop-Up Market at Del Mar Plaza on Saturday, October 12, from Noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy free admission and explore a variety of local vendors showcasing unique crafts, permanent jewelry, and more. The event features a festive atmosphere with live music, face painting, and complimentary pumpkin gifts, perfect for a day of fall fun. In addition to the market, Del Mar Plaza offers a stunning coastal experience with breathtaking ocean views and over 30 shops, restaurants and personal services. Before or after browsing the market, guests can explore the boutiques, work out at a fitness studio including the new Yoga Barre, enjoy a treatment at the all new SkinSpirit medspa, and savor a meal at acclaimed eateries like newly opened The Cottage Restaurant, Il Fornaio, Monarch Ocean Pub, Pacifica Del Mar, Tamarindo, and more. For more information, visit https://delmarplaza.com/.

If passed on its second reading Tuesday, the ordinance would still require the city's Homeless Outreach Team officers to first offer shelter and services before issuing warnings. The new aspect would allow said officers to issue citations following the warnings.