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Sail the enchanting Dalmatian Coast with KPBS’s General Manager, Deanna Mackey, aboard the 102-guest National Geographic Orion. Journey through Greece, Albania, and Croatia, exploring UNESCO treasures like Delphi and Dubrovnik. Swim in the Ionian Sea’s turquoise waters and uncover hidden gems, from Croatia’s outlying isles to Albania’s ancient ruins. Visit Butrint National Park’s archaeological wonders and go birding in Divjakë-Karavasta. With an expert expedition team—including a National Geographic Photography Expert—this unforgettable voyage blends history, nature, and discovery.

Join us for an unforgettable night out at Downtown San Diego's JULEP Venue. Our biggest fundraiser of the year features award-winning musicians, original compositions, Voices’ internationally acclaimed performance ensemble, a gourmet three-course meal, and a few surprises. "And Still We Sing" is Voices of Our City’s biggest concert and largest fundraising event of the year and there will be opportunities to donate throughout the evening. October 25, 5:30 p.m. \\ JULEP venue | 1735 Hancock St. San Diego 92101 Every ticket purchased amplifies the voices of Choir members who’ve risen through struggle to find joy in community. Your support helps people—individuals with families, stories, and songs—step into hope. EVENT FEATURES: • pre-concert cocktail hour featuring a live DJ spinning vinyl records. • mingling with performers before the show • auction • three course dinner curated by award-winning Chef DuVal Warner with San Diego’s own Bad Boyz of Culinary, and Chef Amanda Palomino—two-time Hell’s Kitchen standout and recent CHOPPED champion. • Voices of our City concert and creative showcase Voices of Our City is a San-Diego based nonprofit that offers holistic human services, music and arts programming, and long-term community for our unhoused neighbors. We create opportunities for our members to not only find stable housing but to thrive, rediscover their voice, and contribute joyfully to San Diego. Thank you for supporting life-saving resources, creative programming, and long-term community for San Diegans healing after homelessness. Visit: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/live/benefit-concert Voices of Our City Choir on Instagram and Facebook

About the speaker: Alex Villafuerte (he/him) is the Executive Director of Pacific Arts Movement, home of the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF), now in its 26th year as one of the largest showcases of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America. A Filipino American executive with nearly a decade of nonprofit and community leadership, Alex has advanced cultural equity through film, coalition-building, and advocacy for underrepresented communities. Since becoming Executive Director in 2023, Alex has overseen the organization’s 25th anniversary celebrations, launched new community access programs such as free tickets for high school-aged youth and younger, and deepened partnerships across Southern California’s arts and cultural sectors. Under his leadership, Pac Arts continues to present hundreds of films annually, nurture the next generation of filmmakers through Reel Voices, and bring global stories to local audiences. Beyond Pac Arts, Alex is co-chair and a founding member of the San Diego API Coalition, convening more than 50 AA & NHPI-serving organizations to foster collaboration and capacity-building across the region. His career has included leadership roles with San Diego Pride, the Asian Business Association San Diego, and NQAPIA, where he has championed intersectional communities and amplified underrepresented voices. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Diversionary Theatre and on the Trustee Advisory Council for the San Diego Community College District. Born in Oʻahu and raised in San Diego, Alex is a proud graduate of Morse High School and San Diego State University, where he earned a B.A. in Economics. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The image of gun ownership in America has been white, rural and Republican, but that's been changing as more liberals and minorities have been buying guns, especially after the 2024 election.

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to dismiss their cases, arguing prosecutor Lindsay Halligan was illegally appointed.

Test scores improved, but absenteeism and English learner progress stalled in the latest dashboard.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country can now make 4 million drones annually. The government, military, private companies and regular citizens are all involved.

A new program at UC San Diego Health is training people to advance from jobs like housekeeping and food service into clinical health roles.

The study from UC Merced shows that the decline in labor participation during a week of aggressive enforcement was similar to the first month of the Great Recession.

Join us for the 2025 Tolley Dances™ on the MTS Green Line Trolley! This iconic event has been bringing San Diego together for 27 years through site-specific dance that highlights our city's diversity, culture, and community. Choreographers include Blythe Barton, Bernard Brown, Megan Curet, Lavina Rich, Odessa Uno and the creator of Trolley Dance and former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs. Parking: Free parking at Fashion Valley Transit Center. Ticketing: Ticketing table can be located inside of the MTS Fashion Valley Transit Center on the corner of Fashion Valley road and Riverwalk Drive. *Kids age 8 and under may ride and join the tour for free with a paying adult. Special Thanks to our Major Transportation Partner MTS and our collaborators for this event such as Town & Country Resort, Hazard Center, SDSU Mission Valley River Park and Mission Valley Branch Library. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour. Tour times are based on the trolley schedule and will be followed down to the minute by our tour guides. We cannot offer refunds for missed tours, so make sure you give yourself ample time to locate the start location and prepare for your tour! To prepare for your tour, make sure you are wearing comfortable walking shoes. Sunscreen, water, and a hat or other protection from the heat is highly recommended! Trolley Dances™ is a site-specific tour where guests will be led by tour guides to curated dances. Guests should be prepared to do a decent amount of walking. Tours time are as follows: Tour 1 - 10 a.m. / Tour 2 - 11 a.m. / Tour 3 - 12 p.m. / Tour 4 - 1 p.m. / Tour 5 - 2 p.m. / Tour 6 - 3 p.m. Tours will begin and end at the Fashion Valley Transit Center. San Diego Dance Theater on Facebook / Instagram