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After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming days could lead to tightened regulation while also prompting an expensive modernization drive.

Join us at the Mission Valley Library in San Diego on June 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an eye-opening evening focused on ocean conservation. At 5:30 p.m., we’ll be screening a powerful documentary on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of marine plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean. The film examines the environmental and wildlife impacts of plastic waste, highlighting how it threatens ecosystems far from shore. Following the screening, stay for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experts from the Scripps Seabird Scientist, the Surfrider Foundation, the Save the Albatross Coalition, and Captain Charles Moore, the pioneering researcher who first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Documentary starts at 5:30 p.m.) Location: Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108 Admission is free | Light refreshments provided We hope to see you there! Please RSVP at: bit.ly/GarbagePatchFilm or scan the QR code on the flyer.

The finale of the best-of-three series is back at Wrigley Field on Thursday. The playoff-tested Padres are looking for a repeat of 2020, when they dropped Game 1 in the wild-card round before advancing with two straight victories against St. Louis.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 at 9 p.m. + Saturday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Go behind the scenes and into the vaults at the San Diego History Center. See the fabulous black and white archives of San Diego County, treasures from the past rarely seen by the public and what the Center's vaults hold.

"The President and the Dragon,' premiering today, looks at Carter's momentous decision to try and wipe out a devastating and neglected disease. We spoke to writer and co-director Waleed Eltayeb.

Israeli navy forces boarded most of the vessels and detained dozens of activists and a number of European lawmakers aboard a flotilla bringing aid to Gaza, drawing condemnation from around the world.

Join us for a night of impact and inspiration! Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monarch School | 1625 Newton Ave., San Diego, CA 92113 When you support Monarch, you're investing in a nationally recognized model that transforms the lives of students experiencing homelessness—providing the stability, care, and opportunities every child deserves. Raise Up for Monarch is our signature annual event that opens the doors of our campus to the public. It’s a powerful evening of connection, community, and impact—featuring student-led campus tours and performances, great food, and the chance to support life-changing programs. Tickets must be purchased online or contact development@monarchschools.org. Monarch School Project on Facebook / Instagram

In an emergency appeal, the administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift a lower-court order blocking mass staffing cuts at the Education Department.

Most of the federal government is shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. We asked two House members — a Democrat and Republican — where they think talks go from here

The ruling marked a win for civil liberties groups who say the mandate violates the separation of church and state, and that displays would isolate students — especially those who are not Christian.