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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Melbourne, Australia, known as one of the world's "most livable cities," has a rich history as a gold rush town and has now become a mecca for artists and foodies. After a walk down the picturesque Yarra River, she attends a match of the Women's Australian Football League then travels to the breathtaking Yarra Valley and encounters kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.

For NPR's Word of the Week, we're getting hot: During the Ottoman Empire, people used devices called "zarfs" to hold their coffee cups. Here's what to know about this word's history.

President Trump says he is talking with his Ukrainian counterpart and European leaders about the next steps to try to end Russia's war on Ukraine.

Urban Havens: Gardens of Historic North Park and Burlingame—the San Diego Floral Association’s annual “garden tour with a difference,” will feature eight distinctive gardens in the lovely historic neighborhoods of North Park and Burlingame. Burlingame, a ten-block neighborhood between North and South Park, is known for its rose- stained sidewalks and historic craftsman homes and Spanish Revival bungalows. The gardens all surround historic homes, and range in theme from natives, tropicals, edibles, and waterwise exotics to flowering trees and blooming roses. Tickets purchased online before the event are $30. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase on the day of the event for $35. San Diego Floral Association on Facebook

Be an Ocean Connector and start your day with birding and brews! Sip on smooth, nitro cold brew from Trident Coffee as you learn how their values of connection, community, and character align with our conservation mission. Then, head out on a guided walking tour along the Bayshore Bikeway at South San Diego Bay, equipped with binoculars and field guides. What to Expect: Coffee Tasting: Kick off the tour with a unique nitro cold brew tasting, crafted locally by Trident Coffee. Birdwatching Walk: Explore the Bayshore Bikeway with expert guides to spot native and migratory birds. Ecology & Conservation: Learn about local ecosystems and conservation efforts to protect our coastal wildlife. Best of all, every tour supports our education programs for South Bay youth! Visit: https://oceanconnectors.org/event/birding-brews-breakfast-edition-10/ Ocean Connectors on Instagram and Facebook

On Presidents Day, protests against the Trump Administration were staged around the country, including in San Diego.

Fiber Fest Drop Spindles! Sunday, June 15 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. We are excited to offer this fun woodworking workshop on Sunday for Fiber Fest! Join us for a morning of fiber & woodworking friendship and camaraderie. This workshop is geared for fiber enthusiasts, menders, and beginners interested in making their own drop spindles for spinning yarn. This is a special offering in conjunction with Fiber Fest, a 3-day celebration of wool as a sustainable material. This 3-hour woodworking workshop will acquaint students with a woodturning lathe, its parts, the tools needed, safety tips, tool sharpening techniques and how to shape wood on a lathe. The class will consist of students learning to round a piece of square stock, learning the four basic cuts and turning a drop spindle as their take home project. Ages 16 years and older. All materials included. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14th, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. We’ll host a live demonstration of sheep shearing, more live artist-artisan demonstrations, interactive craft for families, artist vendors, food and more. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. Visit: Beginner Lathe San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Erika Kirk, 36, has a devotional podcast and Christian clothing line. She has vowed to continue her late husband's work.

Between replay review, automated balls and strikes and viral lowlights on social media, the work of baseball umpires has been transformed by technology. But none of that has deterred aspiring umpires.

In 1974, Surinder Gupta needed help and dialed a stranger in the phone book with a familiar Indian name. The man who answered went on to play a surprising role in his life.