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Get ready to be inspired and enlightened as we welcome Raney Aronson-Rath, the editor-in-chief and executive producer of PBS' FRONTLINE for an exclusive event at the KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center at 5200 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Raney will share her insights and experiences, offering a unique perspective on current events and the world around us. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with one of the most respected voices in journalism.

"Madama Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini San Diego Civic Theatre 1100 Third Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2 p.m. Amidst the cherry blossoms of Nagasaki, a young woman makes a stand to support herself as a geisha after her disgraced father takes his life. Fate intervenes and brings her an American Naval Officer and she falls desperately in love. Unaware she is just a distraction to him, she believes they are married and renounces her religion as he sails away promising to return. And he does return, ready to take their child and raise him with his American wife. With her broken heart, she must choose to live with dishonor or die with honor. These performances star soprano Corinne Winters (last heard as Violetta in 2017’s "La traviata") and tenor Adam Smith as Pinkerton in his "Company" debut. San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor Yves Abel returns to lead the San Diego Symphony with Jose Maria Condemi directing these performances. LANGUAGE – Sung in Italian with English and Spanish text projected above the stage RUN TIME – 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. Madama Butterfly In Discussion: In preparation for our upcoming production of Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly," San Diego Opera will host a series of online conversations. Click here for more information and to RSVP. Pre-Opera Talk: The pre-opera talk begins at 6:40 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. Friday evening performance. The Sunday matinee pre-opera talk begins at 1:10 p.m. before the 2 p.m. curtain. Mainstage Post-Opera Talk-Back: Stay after the performance for a Talk-Back. Once the curtain falls, there will be a 10-minute break, then join us in the front of the Dress Circle section where you can ask questions of the stars and cast (subject to availability), and find out what really happened onstage and backstage during the performance!

Communities along Florida's west coast are bracing for a life-threatening storm. Many residents are taking Milton very seriously, heeding calls to evacuate to higher ground. Others are staying put.

Cooler weather is expected in San Diego County this week, with temperatures dropping more than 20 degrees by Wednesday.

Voters in the crucial swing state have seen a return of the same kind of extreme rhetoric that dominated discussion in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Many worry it will lead to violence.

Throughout the decades, it's remained as a way for its most loyal players to socialize with friends and escape to faraway lands. Readers and listeners to told us about the game's role in their lives.

Join us for a special evening of Sunset Yoga in celebration of Black History Month at Orli La Jolla on Wednesday, February 28. Enjoy some relaxing yoga from 5-6 p.m. at LJWC, followed by a vibrant, vendors market and live music by Kahil Nash from 6-8pm. Vendors Include Dirt Don’t Hurt, The Mental Bar, Kismet Collection, and more! Come together to celebrate community, wellness, and the contributions of local, black-run small businesses at this Sunset Yoga event. To reserve your spot, please visit here.

Springtime in Carlsbad brings a burst of color and creativity with the highly anticipated Art & Wine Walk happening on Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 6 p.m at The Forum Carlsbad, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center operated by Northwood Retail. This beloved annual event promises a delightful fusion of art, wine and community spirit amidst the picturesque backdrop of this charming coastal town. The Art & Wine Walk is a free event that will feature an array of artistic expressions, including paintings, ceramics, photography and more. Guests are invited to explore the center to view artwork from visiting and local artists in participating shops and restaurants. Attendees are also invited to stop by the Wine Garden near YETI for a special wine tasting presented by Jimbo’s, custom charcuterie cones from Mirabelle Charcuterie, and live acoustic music by the talented Christian Jules Taylor The Wine Garden presented by Jimbo’s will offer attendees an opportunity to taste a variety of fine wines from around the world along locally brewed non-alcoholic beer. Guests must be 21 years old to enter the Wine Garden. Representatives from Yering Station will serve Little Yering Chardonnay, a bright and vibrant selection with classic citrus notes of lemon and pink grapefruit, as well as the Little Yering Pinot Noir, which finishes with briary spice and ripe cherry fruit. Representatives from Zephyr will serve a Sauvignon Blanc, which expresses the ethereal, aromatic and structural flair of the Dillions Point Sub-Region in Marlborough, New Zealand. Massanois will serve Club 44 Mediterranee Rose, inspired by the French Riviera, with refreshing hints of summer strawberry, raspberry and juicy watermelon. For guests craving a different selection of spirits, Melograno will provide samples of premium cocktails such as the Orange Blossom Martini, Melon Margarita, and Pomegranate Cosmopolitan. RationAle Brewing will also be on site to provide samples of non-alcoholic craft beer. Donations will be accepted at the event on behalf of The Flower Fields Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to offering educational and enrichment programs for kids in schools, scouts and charter/academy programs. Participating Tenants and Artists: YogaSix will offer a complimentary Flow Yoga class in the breezeway at 2 p.m. ADORE Gallery will spotlight a variety of artwork by several featured artists. Anthropologie will host award winning artist and illustrator Yanina Cambareri. Geppetto's will let your creativity shine! Stop by to create a Lego buildable figure. McConnell's Fine Ice Creams will feature unique pieces of resin-covered art by Just Because Resin Art. Sedera will welcome modern print artist, Ilana Dashe. YETI will feature the coastal photography of Jeff Prior. A variety of artwork will also be strategically positioned throughout the center: Angela Palacios' (AP Color Paintings) love for nature is the guiding principle in the works from the Colombian artist whose home studios are located in Encinitas and Oahu. She considers both a source of inspiration and paradise. AP explores the theme of colorful beauty in nature through vivid contrasts and intends to bring joy and life to the viewer. Gather Wild is a women-owned brand that sells creative handcrafted home goods inspired by nature. Through foraging along beaches and trails nature treasures are collected, pressed, and preserved to be artistically arranged in jewelry and home decor. Inger Taylor is a contemporary abstract artist whose work is intended to evoke emotion. Every painting is an organic process that starts with a rough idea that takes on its own shape and feel. Leticia Demeuse is a Brazilian fine artist living in California. Her abstract paintings elevate the energy and beauty of your home. Jared Weintraub is a fine art outdoor photographer with work representative of his love for the earth’s elements and natural formations. Jared’s pieces encompass ocean, alpine, and astrologically-infused star-filled skies, punctuated with unique lighting techniques. Additional tenants and artists will be announced. Updated information available here. To learn more about The Forum Carlsbad and future events, visit theforumcarlsbad.com.

Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with righting Peru’s economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace, has died. He was 86.

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / YouTube. After decades of relative stability, the U.S. energy revolution is beginning to shift the dynamics of the energy market. Once dependent on the Middle East for much of its energy, the U.S. is now producing more of its own - potentially freeing America to pursue a new foreign policy in the region.