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Join us for the 7th Annual Alley Art Festival Nonprofit curated, inclusive and innovative art festival experience to inspire creative minds to be returning to Historic Downtown Vista, July 22, 2023 The Alley Art Festival is teaming up with Backfence Society and they are bringing Alley Art Back to Downtown Vista and celebrating ELEVATED760's 1 year anniversary! Join us on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 4:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Vista in front of 110 S. Citrus Ave., Vista, California. The festival is a family-friendly, free one-day event featuring live entertainment, including music curated by Elevated760, art demonstrations, children’s art activities, an artist market, food trucks, and more! Organized by a collaboration of community arts organizations, The Backfence Society and The Vista Art Foundation, this free-to-attend, nonprofit community festival focuses on art appreciation and diversity among the San Diego and Los Angeles Art Communities, showcasing local, regional, and emerging artists. Enjoy browsing and connecting with artists who create through traditional art forms and contemporary styles. We will be hosting 75 booths of different Artists exhibiting an array of mediums from contemporary to traditional: sculptures, conceptual creations, music, paintings, and many other forms of art. The festival will also host food trucks and an artist market with canvas paintings, jewelry, paper crafts, photography, home decor, ceramics, gift items, and other artistic creations available to purchase. In addition, a children’s arts and craft station will be available to inspire budding artists, where they can create a piece of art to take home with them. Always evolving, and ever-changing, the festival welcomes any artists who push the creative envelope. All are welcome to participate and share in the inspiration and passion that artists bring to this unique experience in the Vista countryside. Seize the chance to experience a myriad of art forms up close and create memories with the one-of-a-kind Alley Art Festival. It is not too late to take part and exhibit, so vendors and artists interested in participating in the event can contact the organizer at: backfencesociety@gmail.com or Elevated760@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram as well @AlleyArtfestival @BackfenceSociety @Elevated760 For more information visit: downtownvista.org

Police have notified the state Department of Fish and Wildlife of the presence of a cougar in the city, police said.

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Premieres Monday, March 11, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Head to Louisiana's capital for captivating finds including a 1995 Muhammad Ali-signed tablecloth; a Panerai Radiomir watch with Rolex movement and a Frederick Douglass letter & Free Will Baptist Church archive. One is worth up to $110,000!

Sunset Wine Reception | Farm Fresh Dinner | Perseids Meteor Shower Serenade | Overnight Glamping Come join this delightful dazzling celestial event! Itinerary Saturday | August 12th - 12 p.m. guests are invited to arrive anytime, check in, get settled, relax and explore the Surprise Farm Retreat Center - 6 p.m. guests are invited to arrive to the Surprise Farm House for meet & greet, wine and appetizers - 7:30 p.m. Sunset reception followed by farm fresh dinner catered by Marinade on Maine - 8:45 p.m. Peak meteor shower hours begin (See the Perseids Meteor Shower below for more info) Option to Stay Overnight Sunday | August 13th - The Perseids Meteor Shower - 8:45 p.m. - 5:22 a.m. Peak hours of meteor shower (See *Perseus below for interesting history and learning!) - 12 a.m. Andromeda galaxy will be visible! - 3:26 a.m. Moonrise - 6:09 a.m. Sunrise - Next AM, coffee, tea and light breakfast - 12 p.m. Noon Check Out Important information - We will lay towards the direction of the constellation Perseus - Cots will be provided for viewing comfort - Blankets or sleeping bags are encouraged to bring for extra comfort - While the meteor shower takes place throughout the night and early morning, we will have a telescope pointing at various summer deep sky objects like globular star clusters and some spiral galaxies. - Fire-pit, s'mores, hot chocolate and treats will be available for those who stay up late! Perseus Information The Constellation Perseus, named for a superhero of Greek mythology, has a lot going for it: many bright and easily spotted stars, a superlative meteor shower, and fascinating double star cluster. The Perseids meteor shower is a dazzling celestial event that graces our skies. Every August, when Earth passes through this debris trail, the particles enter our atmosphere and burn up upon entry, creating a spectacular meteor shower. These shooting stars appear to originate from the constellation Perseus, hence the name "Perseids." In Greek mythology, Perseus was a hero known for his daring exploits. This hero rescued captive Andromeda, daughter of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, from the predatory sea monster Cetus. As our planet Earth orbits the Sun, we cross the path of Comet Swift-Tuttle, a comet that journeys through our solar system. As the comet travels, it leaves behind a trail of debris, tiny particles and fragments of ice and rock. The Perseids meteor shower has been observed for thousands of years, with records dating back to ancient civilizations. People have marveled at the celestial display, often making wishes upon the shooting stars as they streak across the night sky. Today, the Perseids meteor shower continues to captivate stargazers around the world. It serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Perseus, the hero of Greek mythology, and the awe-inspiring beauty of our universe. So, when August arrives, let us come together to look up and witness this celestial spectacle, perhaps making a wish and connecting us to ancient legends and the wonders of the cosmos. For more information visit: surpriseretreatcenter.net Stay Connected on Facebook

The world is waiting for a stingray to give birth in the small town of Hendersonville, N.C. That's because it's not clear how she got pregrant, as there's no other stingray in the aquarium.

Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and KPBS 2. Enjoy performances by some of the world’s best young classically trained musicians as they participate in this international competition. Spotlighting talented youth, the competition offers the opportunity to win worldwide recognition.

Charlotte Radulovich joined the KPBS team as a video journalist in 2022. As a video journalist, she shoots and edits video for our daily newscast, “KPBS Evening Edition,” and online platforms. She previously worked for the San Diego NBC/Telemundo affiliate. She has a passion for storytelling and embracing different cultures. Born and raised in France, she is trilingual – speaking English, Spanish and French. Besides journalism, Charlotte spends time contemplating the ocean and enjoys roller skating.

The National Institutes of Health initiative that aims to make human genome research more inclusive reports its first results. Some 275 million new genetic variations have been identified.

The streak of increases to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County was extended Thursday to 10 days with an increase of three-tenths of a cent to $4.915, its highest amount since Dec. 5.