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Andrew Roth survived the Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald. Jack Moran helped liberate the camp while serving in the U.S. Army. Decades after liberation, the two met and shared their stories.

Children from Gaza with cancer are finally making it to Jordan for long-promised treatment. But a plan to allow as many as 2,000 patients out of the war-torn enclave has slowed.

San Diego’s Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 250,000 cheering supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community. Where: Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Route Length: 1.5 miles Cost: This is a free, community event Visit: sdpride.org/parade-2025/ San Diego Pride on Facebook / Instagram

As a college freshman, Karen de Boer was sometimes inconsiderate to her hallmate, Pam. So when Karen missed the bus to her choir performance, she was surprised — and moved — when Pam came to her rescue.

There have been reports of roads buckling due to extreme heat in multiple states, including Wisconsin, Missouri, and Delaware. Why is this happening?

California lawmakers could set new education requirements for police officers, but the bill has critics from all sides — including former Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, who authored the state’s watershed 2021 police reform bill.

You are invited you to be a part of the Awesomest Pop Culture and Fandom Convention - the SIXTH Annual Fangaea! Meet up with your posse and make new friends at the Fangaea family friendly fandom festivities! Sci fi, steampunk, comics, cosplay, art, video games, escape room, vendors, martial arts, virtual reality, and much more! We have something for everyone - Fangaea is where Fandoms join forces for fun! Do not miss this return event of what will be the most exciting fandom event of the spring! Taking place Saturday, April 12 and 13, 2025 at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego, expect an extraordinary experience featuring a plethora of panels ranging from breaking into industry and hands on DIY, to a special cerebral line up of panel discussions. There will be gaming, tournaments, cosplay fashion shows, musicians, vendors, unique apparel, fandom merchandise, virtual reality, pirates, and other special surprises! Stay tuned as we share more fun - keep checking back at www.fangaea.us and www.facebook.com/fangaeacon LIMITED EARLY-BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE. Kids 8 and under are FREE! PRE-REGISTRATION (through this eventbrite site): Early General Admission Single Day Saturday Ticket - $20 General Admission Single Day Saturday Ticket - $25 Early General Admission Single Day Sunday Ticket - $15 General Admission Single Day Sunday Ticket - $20 Early General Admission Weekend Ticket - $30 General Admission Weekend Ticket - $40 Kids 8 and under - Free ON-SITE PRICING (at the door): General Admission Saturday Ticket (on site, day of price) - $30 General Admission Sunday Ticket (on site, day of price) - $25 Kids 8 and under - Free DISCOUNT CODES ARE NOT VALID ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

Shelter to Soldier, in proud partnership with Foundation for Women Warriors, is excited to announce its third annual Sisterhood of Service event, presented by L’Auberge Del Mar. Taking place on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014), this event is a heartfelt celebration recognizing the strength, resilience, and service of women veterans and active-duty military women. Created to foster connection, empowerment, and community, Sisterhood of Service provides a welcoming space for women who have served, and continue to serve, our country. The day will begin with an all-levels yoga session, followed by refreshments, networking opportunities, and access to resources tailored to the needs of women veterans. Attendees will also enjoy a catered lunch, hear from an inspirational guest speaker, and participate in an interactive goal-setting workshop. Admission is free for women veterans and active-duty military members, but an RSVP is required. To learn more or to register, please visit: https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/event/women-veterans-event-sisterhood-in-service/. About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit: https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. About Foundation for Women Warriors: Foundation for Women Warriors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to serve women veterans and their children so that their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world. Our programs prevent homelessness and enhance the personal and economic wellbeing of women veterans by addressing the growing needs of the increasing population of military women transitioning to civilian life.  Visit: https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/ Shelter to Soldier on Facebook / Instagram Foundation for Women Warriors on Facebook / Instagram

Paola Hernández-Jiao is the Public Matters community engagement manager at KPBS. Public Matters is an initiative that provides content, conversation and events ensuring all San Diegans understand their opportunity to participate in the democratic process including news stories on politics and governance, facilitated, in-person discussions around important issues that often divide us, helpful resources and explainers about participation in community groups and institutions that make decisions that impact our lives on a daily basis.

A new exhibit displays Black Americans’ relationship to the Pacific Ocean between the 16th and 20th centuries. Then, we preview of the Without Walls Festival and the San Diego Book Crawl.