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Season Finale Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Host Cassandra Schaeg takes us on adventures featuring noteworthy stories from diverse innovators. Join the conversation as we celebrate unique flavors, captivating stories, and the entrepreneurial spirit of America’s tapestry. This week: Cassandra travels south embarking on a weekend of fun and tequila, Cassandra and her friends soak up the sun and enjoy the scene.

Join us for the 13th Annual Vista Strawberry Festival on Sunday, May 26th, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your day with a 5K run at 7:30 a.m. Enter the costume contest and participate in the strawberry pie eating contest at Noon or the Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae eating contest at 1:30 p.m. There will be live music and entertainment, on four stages, a beer garden, a food court with a wide variety of menus and a street fair filled with vendors of all types. Be sure to watch the crowning of Little Miss Strawberry or have your photo taken with Festival Queen Yvon Nguyen and her court! It's a great time and a "don't miss" event! Bring the whole family! The Fest is free and offers free parking and shuttles every 15 minutes from Vista High School and the Vista Courthouse. For more information visit: strawberryfest.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Some schools and international students in the U.S. worry about what's to come in the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, a new report finds more international students in the U.S. than ever.

The auction for Shohei Ohtani's iconic 50th home run baseball is over; an unnamed buyer placed the highest bid early Wednesday. But three men are still fighting in court over who will get the proceeds.

NPR's member and affiliate station photographers share memorable moments from throughout 2024.

Fornaio Del Mar is excited to announce its exclusive 5-course wine dinner event on Wednesday, June 26th at 6:00 p.m. Located in the heart of Del Mar Plaza overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this culinary experience promises an evening of gourmet sips and delights. Priced at $195 per person, guests will immerse themselves in a culinary journey curated by the talented Fornaio Del Mar chefs. From the artisan cheese plate to the signature bites including grilled NY Steak and Mediterranean Sea Bass, each dish is perfectly paired with Chateau Montelena’s renowned wines including their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Del Mar Plaza is a dining, shopping, and lifestyle destination that has been the centerpiece of Del Mar’s quaint downtown for 30 years.The iconic property offers a thoughtfully curated mix of upscale boutiques, galleries, restaurants, fitness studios, and services, as well as monthly events and activations. The 5-course wine dinner is priced at $195 per person. Availability is limited. Secure your spot. For more information about Del Mar Plaza, visit: ilfornaio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Meet the people who make the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, where balloons fly and imaginations soar.

Cinema Under the Stars presents: “The Big Lebowski” Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m. (Holiday Weekend) Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 Ages: 18+ "The Big Lebowski" (1998) - `The Dude' Leboswki is mistaken for Jeffrey Lebowski, who is The Big Lebowski. Which explains why he's roughed up and has his precious rug peed on. In search of recompense, The Dude tracks down his namesake, who offers him a job. His wife has been kidnapped and he needs a reliable bagman. Aided and hindered by his pals Walter Sobchak, a Vietnam vet, and Donny, master of stupidity. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. No-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

North Carolina has more rural voters than any other 2024 presidential swing state, and canvassing groups are working to turn out voters in one purple county as early voting continues in the state.

SeaWorld San Diego is launching Memorial Day weekend celebrations beginning Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. A Memorial Day Flag Ceremony will take place daily to honor fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces at 10 a.m. The park will also feature live musical performances by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band at Skytower Lawn stage. From Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27, SeaWorld San Diego will honor the military with a firework spectacular salute 10 minutes prior to the park’s closure. Additionally, each orca and dolphin presentation at the park will include a military recognition. SeaWorld San Diego will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer through May 27 to visit SeaWorld San Diego with their free tickets. Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long. The offer is part of United Parks & Resorts’ Waves of Honor program, a longstanding partnership saluting active-duty military members, veterans and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year. Eligible U.S military veterans and retirees can register for complimentary single-day ticket(s) for themselves and up to three dependents before May 27 at www.WavesofHonor.com. SeaWorld San Diego is also offering guests up to 50% off Tickets, Fun Cards and Passes during its Memorial Day Sale now through May 27 at www.seaworldsandiego.com. Annual Pass Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits, and first to know about major park announcements. In 2024, Pass Members will be the first to view SeaWorld’s newest exhibit, "Jewels of the Sea, A Jellyfish Experience," the immersive and interactive aquarium. For more information on SeaWorld San Diego’s Memorial Day Weekend Celebration and to purchase Annual Passes and Fun Cards visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Memorial Day events take place May 24 through May 27: Friday, May 24: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, May 26: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday, May 27: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook / Instagram