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Premieres Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Celebrate International Jazz Day with host Jeremy Irons in a concert featuring Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater and more. Enjoy powerful jazz, blues, and Afrobeat collaborations, plus timeless classics, in this unforgettable musical event.

According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.

New York City's mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that's built it's identity on immigration?

Promises2Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for current and former foster children in San Diego County, is holding a 21+ event featuring premium whiskey, scotch, and bourbon tasting together with Barrel & Board. Distilled will take place on Thursday, June 13th at 6 p.m. and will transform attendees into a world of luxury at Veloce Motors The Vault-Miramar (9340 Dowdy Dr Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92126), a unique venue housing rare, exotic, and classic cars. General admission tickets cost $75 and include tastings from multiple distilleries and an artisanal charcuterie board. A VIP experience can be purchased for $150 and includes an exclusive tasting seminar with a sommelier featuring world-class whiskeys, complimentary valet parking, an exclusive gift, and more. Funds raised from the event will support San Diego’s current and former foster children through Promises2Kids programs. About Promises2Kids: Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. For more information visit: promises2kids.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede has framed today's vote as a "fateful choice." Polls show most support independence from Denmark, but the speed and timing of such a move are matters of debate.

The Encinitas City Council weighs options to build affordable housing units in the coastal community. Also, Chula Vista tries to close the gap on wildfire preparedness. And, a preview of the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District Music Festival.

NPR speaks with Brookings' Elaine Kamarck about her 1990s effort to shrink the federal workforce and how it compares to Elon Musk's approach today.

A California based nonprofit is helping local flood victims clear out their damaged properties. In other news, we’re continuing to bring you information on some of the local races on the primary ballot. Today we learn about the five candidates running for San Diego mayor, and some of the candidates running for Chula Vista’s District 3 seat. Plus, Tuesday, the Oceanside International Film Festival kicks off five days of films, discussions and parties.

Proposition 35 would dedicate tax revenue to pay doctors more if they see low-income patients with Medi-Cal insurance. Its critics worry the plan could run afoul of the federal government.

Tens of thousands of Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are now in limbo after the Trump administration issued two executive orders targeting refugees.