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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. An Oceanside Marine, struggling to come to terms with the loss of his legs from an IED in Afghanistan, discovers the healing power of jiu-jitsu. He fights to regain his physical strength and reclaim his sense of identity and purpose. GIFFSD 2024 Best Local Film.

The Oceanside Fire Department says it saved 90% of the Oceanside Pier, where a fire broke out late last week. We learn about the damage and what the city plans to do next. In other news, the Fair Plan is California's high-priced, home insurance safety net that’s supposed to be a last resort, but the plan is now the only option for many homeowners, especially in rural communities like East County. Plus, a new support program is teaching first responders how to help each other through stressful challenges.

Chess Jakobs' new play "The American Five" tells the story of how Martin Luther King Jr. and his closest allies planned the March on Washington. NPR speaks with Jakobs and Ro Boddie, who plays King.

Join us from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th at Ashton Art Gallery for our Holiday in the Gallery Mentorship Exhibition! Featuring 16 emerging artists and a Holiday Art Sale with 100+ miniature artworks for everyone on your list! Come see the incredible artwork these talented students have been working hard all year to present to you at this event. Enjoy holiday shopping with a range of art sizes and unique gifts perfect for the season. 🎁 Don’t miss this festive celebration of creativity! Opening Reception: Saturday, December 14th, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Exhibit Dates: December 14th - January 3rd 📍 Ashton Art Gallery at Art on 30th 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116 Visit: https://www.ashtonartgallery.com/upcoming.html Ashton Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

Mussorgsky’s beloved “Pictures at an Exhibition” breathes colorful and rhythmic life into a walk through an art gallery. The images dance and leap off the canvas! Visit: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/palomar-performing-arts/66db8256f97d47168ad5559e/tickets#/productions-view Palomar Symphony Orchestra on Facebook

A new podcast series explores the history of San Diego's underground rap scene. Then, San Diego Comic Fest returns. Plus, a new public art project seeks connection through mindfulness and breathing.

There are so many great books to look forward to in 2025. But first, you'll want to catch up on these perspective-shifting titles from 2024, exploring art, the afterlife, nuns, nuclear war — and more.

Hurricanes have gotten larger and wetter because of climate change and inland communities are at greater risk from heavy flooding. That's what Hurricane Helene did to western North Carolina last year.

Come see our latest exhibition: "Chicanismo and the "Art of Resistance: The Legacy of Ricardo Favela and the Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF)." This new exhibit showcases the importance of creating inclusive spaces for underserved communities to express their creativity through art resistance, empowerment, cultural pride and activism. Curated by Florentina Favela & Eddie Salas Last weekend to see the Community Artist Gallery Installation by Tim Redbird Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook

As part of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," the House voted to end a retirement supplement aimed at helping federal employees who retire before they're 62.