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A woman gathers possessions to take before a homeless encampment was cleaned up in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Cities across the U.S. are struggling with and cracking down on tent encampments as the number of homeless people grows, largely due to a lack of affordable housing. Homeless people and their advocates say sweeps are cruel and costly, and there aren't enough homes or beds for everyone.

Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer

More cities across the U.S. are cracking down on homeless tent encampments that have grown more visible and become unsafe.

Israeli protesters call for the release of the Bibas family, whose members are being held hostage in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Tuesday.

Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners as part of extended exchanges for hostages

Hamas had earlier Tuesday released 10 Israelis and two foreigners before 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons on the fifth day of a temporary truce between the two sides.

Guadalupe Zarate harvests trees for Kitchen's Orchard in Hedgesville, West Virginia. He can pick a bushel, more than forty apples, per minute.

Millions of U.S. apples were almost left to rot. Now, they'll go to hungry families

Many growers across the country have been left without a market due to oversupplied apple processors. West Virginia rescued its surplus, with a plan that donates apples to hunger-fighting charities.

U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Where do they all go?

When luggage and its owner can't be reunited, airlines sell it to a store in Alabama, where its contents are sold to the public. The result is a grab bag of normal and odd things people travel with.

Daisy Gonzalez lives in a sprawling homeless encampment in an industrial sector on the outskirts of Sacramento. She knows her fentanyl addiction is dangerous and recounts a half-dozen failed attempts at recovery. “I really need to get off this ‘fetty’ and stay clean, but it’s so hard out here,” Gonzalez says.

‘The country is watching’: California homeless crisis looms as Gov. Newsom eyes political future

As Gov. Gavin Newsom enters his second term, his legacy as governor and path forward in the Democratic Party hinge on his making visible headway on California’s homeless crisis. We lay out the possibilities — and challenges — as he unleashes an $18 billion battle plan.

Smoke rises from a small fire as motorists exit through a ramp off Interstate 10, where a section of the freeway is closed due to a recent fire in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. It will take at least three weeks to repair the freeway damaged in an unrelated arson fire, the California governor said Tuesday, leaving the city already accustomed to soul-crushing traffic without part of a vital artery that serves hundreds of thousands of people daily.

California program to lease land under freeways faces scrutiny after major Los Angeles fire

The state of California operates a little-known program to lease land under freeways that is now under scrutiny after an arson fire under Interstate 10 in Los Angeles.

OOLY Warehouse Sale

OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand, will host their annual warehouse sale at OOLY’s Headquarters in Carlsbad January 20-21, 2023. The woman-owned, San Diego-based company invites the community to its headquarters to take advantage of deeply discounted products to kick off the new year. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting ArtReach, the annual event will also feature a craft activity area complete with OOLY favorites for visitors to enjoy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit ArtReach, a local non-profit with a commitment to bringing art alive for children and classrooms. ArtReach empowers children with creative play and uniqueness. An organization representative will be in attendance to highlight their work in the San Diego community. For more information, please visit here. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

2021 Holiday Bazaar & Plant Sale

Come enjoy the beautiful gardens with us while you shop from a seasonal selection of handcrafted artisanal wares made from Olivewood Kitchenistas® and local small businesses. From a variety of Olivewood-grown plants, gifts for the foodie in your life, Olivewood gear, and artisanal wares, you'll find the perfect gifts to share with those you love. Stay to have some garden fun and try Olivewood-inspired food & drinks! We will have an Olivewood-inspired lunch available for purchase for the event. To help us in planning, please pre-purchase your meal below and you will receive a free drink ticket. Ven y disfruta de los hermosos jardines con nosotros mientras compra entre una selección de artículos hechos a mano por Kitchenistas® de Olivewood y pequeñas empresas locales. Desde una selección de plantas cultivadas en Olivewood, regalos para los amantes de la comida en tu vida, equipo de Olivewood y productos artesanales, encontrarás los regalos perfectos para compartir con tus seres queridos. ¡Quédese para divertirse en el jardín y pruebe comidas y bebidas inspiradas en Olivewood! Tendremos un almuerzo inspirado en Olivewood disponible para comprar para el evento. Para ayudarnos en la planificación, por favor compre su comida a continuación y recibirá un boleto de bebida gratis. For more information and to register, visit https://www.olivewoodgardens.org/events/2021-holiday-bazaar/ Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is on Facebook + Instagram

Salute to Service: A Veterans Day Celebration

Premieres Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Join host Jon Stewart for a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration with the United States Army Field Band, honoring heroes past and present and reflectin on the service and sacrifices of veterans.

People dancing on the dance floor at Club Re:mise in Berlin on Oct. 7, 2023.

Berlin's famed nightclubs, losing customers, face an uncertain future

Inflation, a weak economy and declining numbers of club-goers all challenge the clubs' viability. Club owners are seeking protected status, similar to what Berlin's opera companies enjoy.

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