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Every stride at "Walk Like MADD" in Temecula brings us closer to ending impaired driving, a public safety crisis that claimed 1,479 lives in California in 2022. On March 29, impaired driving survivors, victims’ families, law enforcement, and advocates will rally at Linfield Christian School for the "Walk Like MADD" 5K, a powerful event that brings the community together to raise money that directly funds MADD’s 24/7 free victim services. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a movement. With impaired driving fatalities surging 33% nationwide since 2019 and accounting for more than one-third of all traffic deaths in California-–this year’s "Walk Like MADD" is more critical than ever. Participants will share personal stories of loss, survival, and resilience—stories that underscore the toll of impaired driving and the urgency to act now. Funds raised from "Walk Like MADD" provide critical support for MADD’s free 24/7 victim services, including: - Assistance with crime victim compensation - Guidance through the criminal and civil justice systems - Court accompaniment for hearings and trials - Help with victim impact statements - Emotional support for victims and their loved ones - Connections to other victims and survivors with shared experiences - Referrals to additional resources and support groups Register MADD on Instagram and Facebook

Director Isaac Ezban, known for films featured at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, returns with a new horror movie that doubles as a powerful family drama.

Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers in Ryan Coogler's genre-blending film set in 1932 Mississippi, mixing supernatural horror with real-world Black history and music.

The San Diego Reader has printed its last issue after 52 years. Alt-weeklies once thrived on classified ads, countercultural voices and investigative journalism — until Craigslist, the internet and shrinking ad dollars changed everything. What happens when a city loses its alternative press?

Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.

Palm trees are the economic foundation of many societies around the world—able to survive hurricanes while producing some of the largest leaves and seeds of any plant. Here in San Diego, they’ve become an iconic symbol in tourism marketing campaigns. Balboa Park has abundant and varied examples to learn about and explore. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90–120 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/jun/07/balboa-park-horticultural-tours-bal-83486626/ Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 beginning at 9 p.m. - Friday, Sept. 12 at 11 p.m. KPBS Classics from the Vault brings back unforgettable documentaries alongside current local fan favorites. It’s a chance to revisit stories that helped shape KPBS and celebrate our legacy of local storytelling.

It started in the 1960s, when two couples told a harrowing story about being chased by a large flying creature on a rural road. It grew from there — and now 20,000 people come to celebrate Mothman.

San Diego is home to thousands of immigrants from Iran. Many of them are fearful for the safety of family members living in their home country as the U.S. joined Israeli attacks against Iran on Saturday.

Prosecutors claim the family that has long led La Luz del Mundo — or Light of the World — church committed sexual abuse across generations. An accuser compares the church leadership to the mafia.