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Macy's is promising its largest Thanksgiving Day parade yet, exactly 100 years after the tradition first started. Here's a look at what to expect and how to watch.

Brazil's government on Monday apologized to families of victims of the country's military dictatorship whose remains could be among those found in a clandestine mass grave 35 years ago.

From 2018 to 2025, ZIP codes with more permitted homes saw slower rent growth than ZIP codes with fewer new home permits.

Is your pup excited to show off their Halloween costume? Fig Tree Café will donate $5 to San Diego Humane Society for every dog that dines with them in costume between Oct. 25-31! The top five costumes will be shared on social media so everyone can vote for their favorite costumed cutie, and a lucky winner will receive a $100 gift card to Fig Tree Café! Oct. 25 - 31, 2024 from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily Liberty Station: 2400 Historic Decatur Rd. #103

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.

KPBS Kids @ Day of the Child Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Memorial Park, 373 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910. All Ages Free Celebrate Day of the Child with KPBS Kids and special guest Clifford the Big Red Dog! Join us at the Day of the Child event, hosted by the Chula Vista Community Collaborative, for a day of exciting activities, car shows, storytimes, and a chance to learn about valuable community resources for children and families! Stop by the KPBS Kids booth for hands-on crafts and activities, book giveaways, and a special meet-and-greet with PBS Kids' beloved character, Clifford the Big Red Dog*! This event is for FREE for all ages! Register at https://kpbskidsdayofthechild2025.eventbrite.com *Meet and greet with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting. This project is made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation.

Palm trees are the economic foundation of many societies around the world—able to survive hurricanes while producing some of the largest leaves and seeds of any plant. Here in San Diego, they’ve become an iconic symbol in tourism marketing campaigns. Balboa Park has abundant and varied examples to learn about and explore. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90–120 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/jun/07/balboa-park-horticultural-tours-bal-83486626/ Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

The fig family of over 800 species is unlike any other plant group on earth, and Balboa Park is home to many impressive specimens from around the world. Used as national and religious symbols, as well as sources of food, medicine, and timber, figs are a cornerstone species that support entire ecosystems. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90–120 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: Balboa Park Horticultural Tours: Fig Trees and Stranglers of Balboa Park Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

In the heart of the park, but tucked away from the main public thoroughfares, a rich variety of landscaped areas with many one-of-a-kind floral specimens await discovery. These hidden areas also offer opportunities to learn about little-known park history. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90–120 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/apr/05/balboa-park-horticultural-tours-off-aa106f5c/ Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

From 2018 to 2025, ZIP codes with more permitted homes saw slower rent growth than ZIP codes with fewer new home permits.