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Burroughs first rose to stardom as a slugger and pitcher on a Long Beach team that advanced to the Little League World Series in 1992 and 1993.

Premieres Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Sunday, May 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Whether you’re on social media or surfing the web, you’re probably sharing more personal data than you realize. Find out where your data is going, who’s selling it, and how you – and a new kind of web – could put control back in your hands.

Because of the Israeli operation, hospitals lack basic supplies. And doctors must face the heartbreaking decision whether to let one patient die so they can use available resources to save another.

Teachers at Gompers Preparatory Academy have voted to de-certify their union. In other news, the city of Poway has voted on a measure to prevent homeless encampments. And, a San Diego author writes a book series for young readers that features characters who are daring and diverse in every way.

The state is partnering with five companies to develop tools to help deliver public services.

Join us at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for "Derby Days" to benefit foster children through Promises2Kids. Celebrate in Bing Crosby Style! Races, Contests, Live Music, Lunch, Auction & More! Prize for Best Dressed Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children®. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

The executive director of the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach says the group has taken in more than 100 birds that are anemic, dehydrated and weighing only about half of what they should.

Everyone in the community is invited to Light Up a Life, a special candle-lighting ceremony to celebrate the people whose lives have warmed their hearts and whose memories illuminate their lives. The Elizabeth Hospice will host this family-friendly event on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the California Center for the Arts. Light Up a Life blends inspirational messages, music, and a memorial ceremony to lift the hearts of those touched by loss, illness or sorrow. Admission and parking are free. Registration is required by November 3. All attendees will have the opportunity to light a candle during the memorial ceremony. In support of The Elizabeth Hospice’s nonprofit mission, a donation of $50 is suggested. Individuals can receive a 2023 keepsake ornament with a $100 donation or a personalized ornament with a donation of $250 or more. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Opening Reception sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library - Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 3 - 5 p.m. The San Diego Art Prize is predicated on the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city, and was conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection, and social interaction around San Diego’s artistic and cultural life. This annual award honors artistic expression with a cash prize, exhibition opportunities, and spotlights artists in the San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico region whose outstanding achievements in the field of visual arts merit recognition. The San Diego Visual Arts Network is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2023 San Diego Art Prize: Mely Barragan, Anya Gallaccio, Janelle Iglesias, and Joe Yorty. Recipients were nominated by 17 local arts professionals and selected by an esteemed panel of curators from respected institutions: Pedro Alonzo - Adjunct Curator, Dallas Contemporary, Dallas, Texas, Susanna Temkin - Curator at El Museo del Barrio, New York, New York, Kathryn Kraczon - Director of Exhibitions of the Brown Arts Institute (BAI) and Chief Curator of the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University, Providence Rhode Island. Free 2hr parking The Visual Arts Program (VAP) demonstrates the library’s role as a cultural institution embracing a broad range of disciplines while assisting San Diego’s emerging, mid-career, and established artists achieve visible opportunities and receive wider local, regional, and national attention. Gallery Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 1-7 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday, Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.

The San Diego Turkish Music Chorus will present a program of Turkish classical choral music accompanied by Turkish instruments including the kanun (zither), oud (lute), ney (reed flute) and darbuka (drum). The chorus helps preserve and promote the rich heritage of Turkish classical music, ensuring that this traditional art form continues to thrive. It provides a platform for cultural exchange, allowing members and audiences to experience the beauty and diversity of Turkish music. Stay Connected with San Diego Turkish Music on Instagram!