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The art of protest: How comedy challenges borders

In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded before a live audience, we talk with Lourdes Ayon, a Tijuana native, comedian, advocate, and lobbyist, about how comedy can become a powerful form of protest.

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. gestures during a public memorial service for football player Junior Seau at Qualcomm Stadium, May 11, 2012, in San Diego.

Remembering Billy Ray Smith Jr.; Chula Vista government overhaul; Salton Sea pollution

We remember Billy Ray Smith Jr., former San Diego Chargers linebacker and sports broadcaster. Plus, a look behind an effort to shake up Chula Vista's government. Then, how Salton Sea pollution is impacting a nearby Little League.

Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El in DCU's "Supergirl." (2026)

In defense of 'Supergirl': Why the new DCU film deserves more love

"Supergirl" is getting a lot of hate online, but the new DCU film is actually the perfect way to celebrate America's 250th, as a punk superheroine and her mischievous dog win your heart.

Andy Acosta plays Timothy Laughlin in the opera adaptation of “Fellow Travelers” in Seattle in 2026.

'Fellow Travelers' opera comes to San Diego, starring Andy Acosta

San Diego native Andy Acosta stars in San Diego Opera's production of "Fellow Travelers," an acclaimed opera exploring love, identity and the Lavender Scare.

What’s new in the city’s expanded effort to clear up encampments along freeways

First, the city has renewed their contract with Caltrans. Then, as the summer temps climb, so are COVID-19 cases in the county. Next, new murals have popped up that honor African American and Chicano music legends. Also, some weekend events happening around the county that you and yours can take part in.

Fireworks explode above San Diego Bay during the Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom Fourth of July fireworks display in this undated photo.

Fireworks, drone shows and parades: Here's where to celebrate the Fourth of July in San Diego County

Looking to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a bang — or maybe the gentle buzzing of drones? Here are a few Fourth of July events to check out in San Diego County.

Julio Peralta, who served two decades in the U.S. Navy as a computer specialist, sits for a portrait at his home in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, California on June 5, 2026.

How Navy sailors and their families built the foundations of San Diego’s Filipino community

Generations of people from the Philippines have enlisted in the military seeking work and stability and ended up in San Diego.

University of San Diego professor and founder of the Border Design Lab, Adriana Cuéllar, holds up her book, "Alas al Borde: Borderland Wings" in the KPBS social media studio, July 30, 2026.

New bilingual children's book teaches about ecology at the border

The book, "Alas al Borde: Borderland Wings," tells the story of a migrant duck and a native bird exploring the border landscape. Then, KPBS' Beth Accomando previews two new plays opening this weekend. Finally, hear your weekend preview.

Why did the USS Fort Worth only serve half of its lifespan?

First, we’ll tell you why the USS Fort Worth had its lifespan cut short. Then, the local impact of Hurricane Genevieve means dangerously high surf levels. Next, we look into the future of the Downtown La Mesa Trolley Station. And we hear from students from tribal bands and nations who attended arts and culture workshops last week. Plus, we speak to researchers who found a glitch in an anti-theft system on some cars.

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Kevin Trevellyan

Kevin Trevellyan covers politics, governance and civic engagement for KPBS. He moved back home to San Diego after working as an editor in Vermont. Kevin has also reported on the Montana statehouse and local government in eastern Idaho.

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