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County Supervisor Jim Desmond and other San Diego Republicans called for a border shutdown over concerns that Hamas terrorists might enter the United States.

On Monday, Feb. 13, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego hosts a media and public open house from 10 a.m. to noon to promote the launch of EPCAPE, a year-long study of clouds and aerosols that will be conducted from Scripps Pier and Mount Soledad. The project is led by the federal Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement facility and Scripps Oceanography scientists. The chief scientists from Scripps - Lynn Russell and Dan Lubin -, as well as Gerald (Gary) Geernaert, DOE Director, Earth and Environmental Systems Sciences Division and other DOE officials, will be in attendance. Researchers will launch an instrumented balloon at 11 a.m. that will produce data of atmospheric conditions as it rises. Members of the public are welcome to explore the pier and the science taking place. Visit: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/events/scripps-oceanography-host-public-tour-pier-site-marine-cloud-experiment Scripps Institution of Oceanography on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to make a basket made from long leaf pine needles, using waxed Irish linen, an assortment of beads or other embellishments, starting with a stone center. Topics to be covered include the differences between pine needle types, preparing the needles, waxed Irish linen, basket centers, embellishing your basket, and how to start and how to finish your basket. Students have the option to weave a basket, a pendant, or an ornament. Basketweaving is a wonderful way to recycle from nature and is also a meditative activity. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Material fee: $20 payable to the instructor at the start of class. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook and Instagram

The urgent need to find an end to homelessness brought state and local leaders under the same roof on Thursday.

Saturday, May 6 from 1 – 4 p.m. Have you wanted to dive into the mindful, rhythmic, magic of weaving? In this rigid heddle loom workshop, students will learn to weave their own unique handwoven fabric in both plain weave (a classic, simple pattern) and clasped weft (where two wefts interconnect, creating unique patterns). Each student will learn the basics of how the loom works, a variety of simple weaving techniques, plain weave, clasped weft weaving, and finally, hemstitching for a finished piece. Students will weave a length of handwoven fabric of their choosing using the techniques in-class. Looms will be pre-warped in this class and students will weave together on Ashford Looms with 100% cotton fiber for a fiber-friendly afternoon. Beginners, as well as those with weaving experience are welcome. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook and Instagram

Choose from an upcoming workshop date: Saturday, Feb. 25 or Saturday, May 6 from 1 – 4 p.m. Have you wanted to dive into the mindful, rhythmic, magic of weaving? In this rigid heddle loom workshop, students will learn to weave their own unique handwoven fabric in both plain weave (a classic, simple pattern) and clasped weft (where two wefts interconnect, creating unique patterns). Each student will learn the basics of how the loom works, a variety of simple weaving techniques, plain weave, clasped weft weaving, and finally, hemstitching for a finished piece. Students will weave a length of handwoven fabric of their choosing using the techniques in-class. Looms will be pre-warped in this class and students will weave together on Ashford Looms with 100% cotton fiber for a fiber-friendly afternoon. Beginners, as well as those with weaving experience are welcome. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook and Instagram

Pancreatic cancer. Liver cancer. Colon cancer. Meet the scientists working to stop these cancers where they begin. Learn about recent exciting discoveries. Witness how new drugs are created and advanced to the clinic. Ask a doctor about current treatment options and get an insider’s view on what’s coming in the future. This open house is hosted by the Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board. Its members strive to bridge the gap between biomedical science and the people who need it most: patients and the families and friends who love and support them. The event takes place on campus in Chairmen's Hall, Building 5, followed by tours and a reception. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with cancer scientists, survivors, and research advocates during an informal evening reception featuring healthy nibbles and refreshing drinks. Guided tours will be offered throughout the event, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look into our scientists’ varied approaches to cancer research.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Sunday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Watch ROADSHOW's thrilling and chilling appraisals, including a MAD Issue 8 complete "Frank N. Stein" story, a German wax-head doll, and a Georgian & Victorian mourning jewelry collection. Dare to guess the top $80,000 to $120,000 find!

Geologist and Master Gardener Mary Berube will teach participants about the ecology of Grand Caribe Shoreline Park and how they can support our local ecosystem with native plants. To learn more, click here or call (619) 522-7390

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at 5 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Former Chairman and CEO of IBM Ginni Rometty talks to Kelly Corrigan about education and incremental change in service of building a more equitable and inclusive society. She also shares her thoughts on leadership, corporate responsibility, and recalls personal stories that have informed her life and work.