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Reactions have been brutal to Canadian writer Sam Forster, who disguised himself as a Black man and traveled the U.S. to document how racism persists in society.

As more people try weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, some skip the brand name and buy compounded semaglutide from online pharmacies. But some of these may not follow state and federal standards.

The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit an all time high in May. That trend must reverse in order to rein in climate change.

A 60-year-old architect from Long Island accused of killing multiple women has been charged in additional murders that took place in 1993 and 2003. Here's what to know about the decade-long investigation.

Get ready to fulfill your authorial aspirations during National Novel Writing Month at the San Diego Public Library! We're offering in-person and virtual writing workshops to support your creative journey. Our NaNoWriMo Write-In Workshops provide a motivating space for you to reach your writing goals, featuring writing sprints, progress sharing, and a chance to win a prize if you join the NaNoWriMo challenge. We've got materials covered, whether you prefer a computer or pen and paper. Just bring your imagination, and we'll support writers of all styles – plotters, pantsers, and everyone in between. Registration highly suggested due to limited seating. Light refreshments will be served. Let's discover the next chapter of your writing together!

The Little Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) will be officially unveiling a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza on Tuesday, November 28 at 10 a.m. at the corner of Columbia and W. Ash Streets adjacent to Luma Luxury Apartments. The community is invited to attend and celebrate the opening of Little Italy’s newest, and first piazza dedicated to a woman with San Diego leaders, sponsors, and community members. Piazza Costanza honors Margaret “Midge” Costanza, daughter of Sicilian immigrants, Costanza was a social and political activist who served as a top advisor and the first female assistant to President Jimmy Carter. The dedication will include commencement words from dignitaries, community leaders, and friends, as well as a unveiling ceremony with a special performance, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. The ceremony will start with a special musical performance leading into opening remarks from LIA’s Chief Executive Administrator, Marco Li Mandri, followed by close friends from her professional career and personal life, and blessing by Our Lady of the Rosary’s Father Joe Tabigue.

Voters in Nevada are deeply divided and unhappy with their choices in the upcoming presidential election.

Arizona is a pivotal state in 2024 and Trump is teaming up with Turning Point USA to get out the vote in a state he hadn't visited in two years until Thursday, and hasn't spent any ad money this year.

Join the San Diego Archaeological Center for an in-person lecture with bioarchaeologist José “Pepe” Aguilar. Twelve burials, comprising 14 individuals, were excavated from an Early Formative Period (1950–1525 BC) site called La Consentida in Oaxaca, Mexico in 2009 and 2012. Collectively, they represent the earliest formal cemetery in the Mesoamerican west coast. Click here for more information about this event.

You are invited to kick off the holiday season with KPBS! Join us for an open house with activities for all ages and choir performances. Performances by Encore Vocal Ensemble and San Diego Children's Choir Holiday market from the Library Shop and KPBS Children's storytime Meet Molly of Denali Photo booth Holiday craft Cookies, coffee and cocoa Saturday, November 18 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center located at 5200 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182 Free event. Registration required. Limited complimentary parking, paid visitor parking available. Watch the "KPBS Holiday Special" for beautiful music featuring seven San Diego choirs on November 25 at 8 p.m. or stream on the PBS App.