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From San Diego weekend arts events (KPBS feature): Park Social is the City of San Diego's new public art program that pairs artists with public parklands in San Diego. It launched in May, with projects, installations, workshops, "activations" and other participatory events happening on a rolling basis until November — plenty of time for audiences to gradually discover as much of the art as possible. This weekend's "Park Social Exploration Day" is a way to make a day of it, and tour several projects in a row. Nine of the 18 projects will be on view, mostly in their final forms. I recently profiled Margaret Noble's sound-based chalk mural in Point Loma, "Locked Groove" in one of the summer's five works of art. You can also read more here about "Collective Memory," Yvette Roman and Sheena Rae Dowling's San Ysidro installation and community event. Also featured in Saturday's event are the "Toltec Totems" by Mario Torero and Sarah Bella Mondragon, which opens officially on Friday in pop-up form at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, as well as at the Balboa Park fountain and the Plaza de Panama. See more about other artists below. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Explore art and parks, during our free roving public Exploration Day. Along the way, you’ll meet many of the Park Social artists and see events and installations across the city. Schedule: Collective Memory - Picnic and Installation Viewing at San Ysidro Community Park, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Essential San Diego - Temporary Installation at Kate Sessions Park, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Honeycomb Harmonies - Musical Playground at Rolling Hills Park, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Locked Groove - Installation at Plumosa Park, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Reading to Strangers - Performance at Mira Mesa Community Park, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Toltec Totems - Pop-up at Balboa Park (Plaza de Panama), 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Treeline - Community Event at John P. Baca Park, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tribute to Paleteros - Installation at Standley Park, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walking the Wall - Performance at North Park Community Park, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Find a map of the projects here. Stop by our portable "ranger stations" to pick up your official Park Social guide and collectible patch (while supplies last). Free water and snacks will be provided if available. Related links: Park Social project San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture on Instagram

Powerful Santa Ana winds are raking much of Southern California, toppling trees and big rigs.

English learners are underrepresented in dual-language programs as California struggles to meet its goal of having majority bilingual students by 2030.

Mark Dickey, 40, was more than 3,400 feet deep inside a Turkish cave when he began to suffer from stomach bleeding. Dozens of cave rescuers have joined to transport him out of the cavern.

Gelson's Markets is hosting a pet adoption event at the Pacific Beach location for Passion for Pitties. The San Diego based, 100% percent volunteer-led organization strives to prevent euthanasia of American Pit Bull Terriers by providing them positive training, reinforcement, and gentle human touch until they are united with their forever homes. Visit the Gelson’s Pacific Beach location at 730 Turquoise St. on Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to grab your weekly groceries and possibly have a positive impact on a pup in need. Passion for Pitties on Instagram + Facebook

Each month, join KPBS Kids and San Diego Children's Discovery Museum for a costume character meet-and-greet and hands-on workshops. In September, meet Buddy from Dino Train! Join us at the museum for a visit by the costume character*, a special story time, book giveaway, and special activities throughout the Museum. *Socially-distanced photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting. This project is a partnership between KPBS and San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, made possible by funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation. KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University. Visit: https://www.sdcdm.org/KPBS2022 Socials: San Diego Children's Discovery Museum: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram KPBS: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

California has been battered by 10 previous atmospheric rivers this winter.

Premieres Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6 a.m. and Noon on KPBS 2. "The Busing Battleground" viscerally captures the class tensions and racial violence that ensued when Black and white students in Boston were bused for the first time between neighborhoods to comply with a federal desegregation order.

Bring the family to Prebys Play Day on Free Second Sunday, March 12 to celebrate Biology Through Art and enjoy live music, games, and interactive STEAM installations created by artist-scientists in the community. Artist Sheena Dowling will also lead us in a DIY art activity inspired by artist Mely Barragan (Mexico, b. 1975) and Barragan’s piece "Black Light." Together, we will create multimedia mini paintings using collage and assemblage techniques while reflecting on visual metaphors of the human body.

It was the fourth time the Coast Guard has intercepted Reza Baluchi on his attempts to self-propel his homemade vessel to destinations including Bermuda, New York and London.