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As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month profile series, we sit down with Arnulfo Manriquez, CEO and president of MAAC, to talk about his own path to advocacy.

The San Diego festival kicks off a four-day celebration of Filipino cinema this week. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando gets a preview of its programming.

As protests take on a more theatrical — and often humorous — tone, Cinema Junkie teams up with Midday Movies to look at tactical frivolity in film and real life.

Join Museum educators for a special workshop inspired by the practice of sobremesa, cherished by artist Alfredo Castañeda. Sobremesa refers to the moments when a meal extends into lingering conversation, when guests talk, listen to music, and reflect on life and ideas. This workshop invites participants to gather in community, engage in both prompted and organic conversation, and take part in an art-making activity inspired by Castañeda’s work and practice. Poetry and storytelling, central to Castañeda’s sobremesas, will guide the flow of dialogue, sparking creativity and connection. The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Many Black San Diegans left or were forced out of their neighborhoods due to redlining, freeway construction, other policy decisions and the high cost of living. We dive into some of that history and ongoing efforts to revitalize that sense of community and cultural identity. But first, a breakdown of Proposition 50.

In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

This Veterans Day Weekend, SeaWorld San Diego is proud to partner with Navy Federal Credit Union to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the annual Red, White and Blue Salute. This year’s celebration introduces exciting new features including a community pop-up area hosted by local non-profit organizations. These activations will spotlight community impact, provide resources for veterans and their families, and offer guests meaningful ways to engage with causes that support those who have served. Veterans, active-duty members and up to three family members will receive complimentary one-day admission tickets through the Waves of Honor program. Thanks to Navy Federal Credit Union, veterans and active-duty military members visiting the park Veterans Day weekend will also receive special benefits, including a priority entrance. Red, White & Blue Salute Schedule of Events Throughout the weekend, the park will open each day with a flag ceremony and the national anthem, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of all the brave men and women who have protected the freedoms of all Americans. A Field of Honor will also be created in the park with 1,000 American flags to represent local veterans and their families. Guests will also be able to dedicate a flag with a personal note to their hero. In addition, the park will be recognizing veterans and their service at the Orca Encounter presentation all weekend long. Navy Federal Credit Union will also host an onsite activation during select hours each day and Veterans and active-duty service persons are encouraged to visit this activation located on Sky Tower Lawn. Local community organizations dedicated to supporting service members and veterans, including Wounded Warrior Foundation, Freedom Dogs, Wounded Warrior Project, Paws for Purple Hearts, Blue Star Families and more will have a dedicated pop-up area at Orca Encounter, in which guests will have the opportunity to engage with these organizations and learn more about their impactful missions. In addition, guests can also visit a dedicated photo backdrop to reflect, remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for the country. To cap off each night, guests can view a patriotic Veteran’s Day Fireworks Show presented by Navy Federal Credit Union from Saturday, November 8 through Monday, November 10. As the sun sets, the night sky will light up with a dazzling display of red, white and blue in celebration of the bravery and service of our nation's heroes. This special display will take place ten minutes prior to park closing. For those looking for unlimited fun throughout the year, SeaWorld offers former military personnel and their families the Military Silver Pass for just $113. The Silver Pass provides unlimited admission for 12 months, free general parking, three free guest tickets and up to 20% off in-park offerings. Up to six Military Passes can be purchased per former military personnel to share with their family. Veterans and active duty United States Armed Forces personnel can purchase a Military Pass online at WavesOfHonor.com or at select military bases. Complimentary single day admission is also available to active duty Military along with discounted admission for their family members. SeaWorld San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego Community Jazz Band returns to Madison High to perform a wide range of great music. "Straighten Up and Fly Right," "Every Day," "Tank" (from Cowboy Bebop), "Feelin Good," "Furioso," and many others. Come for a great night of Jazz in the heart of Clairemont Mesa.

San Diego nonprofit uses music and services to uplift people affected by homelessness.

Local nurse practitioner Amanda Nasser traveled to Gaza in August to help treat patients at Nasser Hospital. She reflects on her month-long trip in the region and what she witnessed while on the ground.