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From the San Diego Symphony: Special Guest Artist: Mackenzie Melemed, piano Sheryl Renk, clarinet Jisun Yang, violin Yao Zhao, cello Clara Schumann: Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme by R. Schumann, Op. 9 Robert Schumann: Impromptus on a Theme of Clara Wieck, Op. 5 Johannes Brahms: Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 114

KPBS film guru will be joined by Yazdi Pithavala of Moviewallas in this virtual event. The two will share insights and best picks for Oscars 2023, discuss hidden cinema gems, and invite your questions and comments. We hope to see you there! This FREE event requires registration. The link to attend this virtual event will be provided once registration is complete. About Beth Accomando | KPBS Arts and Culture Reporter, "Cinema Junkie" Host Beth Accomando is the KPBS arts and culture reporter. She is also the host of the Cinema Junkie Podcast. In her spare time she is a volunteer programmer with Film Geeks SD, which brings unique movie programs to Digital Gym Cinema and Comic-Con Museum. Beth has been covering film and pop culture at KPBS since 1987 and for NPR since 1997. READ MORE. About Yazdi Pithavala | Film Reviewer, Moviewallas.com Yazdi K. Pithavala is a lead film reviewer for Moviewallas.com which has published more than 500 podcast episodes. Yazdi is a scientist by training, working as a Clinical Pharmacologist at Pfizer Inc, and is Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) at the UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy. He has been blogging about cinema for the past fifteen years. He is a member of the San Diego Film Critics Society, and has been serving as its elected Secretary since 2014. He is a frequent guest on "KPBS Midday Edition" to discuss film. There is nothing he would rather spend time on than attend film festivals. About KPBS Insider KPBS Insider is a quarterly event series available to KPBS Directors Club members and KPBS Producers Club Members. The series provides opportunities to connect with key individuals at KPBS for an inside look at station news, programs, future plans, and more.

Authorities said the death toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many places.

The Casita Coalition hosted homebuilders from across the country to talk about granny flats, duplexes, townhomes and other types of lower-cost housing.

“Little Amal” is a 12-foot-tall puppet representing a 10-year-old Syrian refugee. San Diego is the last leg of her U.S. tour to bring attention to the refugee crisis in many parts of the world.

The job cuts by technology company Viasat include 160 positions in San Diego County. What do the layoffs mean for the regional tech economy?

Film festivals are invitations to adventure, so here is a guide to expand your horizons.

As U.S. President Joe Biden’s new asylum rules change how and when migrants can seek protection in the United States, more Mexican families are moving north.

San Diego's Wave FC faces off against Seattle's OL Reign in the semifinal on Sunday. If they win, they will play the championship match at home.

Thousands of students across San Diego marched Friday to demand climate justice. It’s all part of a global climate strike to raise awareness and demand action from elected leaders. Then, Carlsbad police used a bean bag gun and pepper balls on two suspects last year, and it led to big changes. KPBS says the police involved were suspended, while new training is being implemented. And finally in our weekend preview, live music, dance and design.