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Outgoing San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez passes the torch to incoming Laureate Paola Capó-García. Together, they discuss inspiring more people to pick up poetry, the challenges of being a "government artist" and how they're connecting San Diego's diverse communities through verse.

The use of the Polo Fields site, also known as Surf Sports Park, is at the center of a pair of lawsuits.

After some sponsors pulled out over a headlining artist’s comments about the war in Gaza, San Diego Pride’s executive director discusses what effect the controversy is having. And, a local pediatrician says she’s concerned about the impact federal cuts might have on children. Also, a look at how the fear of raids affects communities. Then, Voice of San Diego’s Will Huntsberry joins us to talk about why El Cajon lags behind other cities in home construction. Finally, a UC San Diego researcher talks about what they found studying lung cancer among non-smokers.

Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown. Until a deal is reached, officials say airport disruptions and delays could get even worse.

What do you call an empty hot dog? A hollow weenie. Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer will share history, lore, puns, and poems from his book "A Treasury of Halloween Humor." Along the way, he'll share the biographies of your favorite monsters, including ghosts, skeletons, witches, Dracula, and Frankenstein. This San Diego Oasis event is free to attend thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Mission Hills - Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library on Facebook

Masked thieves stole priceless jewels from the Louvre on Sunday morning. The Paris museum has suffered a string of successful art heists, dating back to the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911.

Rachael Borrelli, assistant director at the county Department of Animal Services, sent the voice message in a text exchange late last year. The euthanasia rate has spiked at county-run shelters in recent years.

Nearly half of Americans support the National Guard monitoring November's elections, potentially signaling an openness to the sort of nationalizing of elections that President Trump says he wants.

Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 a.m. on KPBS 2. An investigation into how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power. Reporter Evan Williams examines the reasons behind the surge in support for their brand of hardline nationalist politics, and the roles of Russia and the U.S.

Join us at Mitri’s Delights in Mission Valley Mall for a month-long Game of Cones Halloween Pop-Up! Featuring handcrafted artisanal ice cream character cones designed in festive Halloween and anime styles — each one is a work of art and served with creamy ice cream. This family-friendly event runs weekends in October with rotating themed cone drops. Don’t miss the chance to experience this one-of-a-kind dessert art show and taste the magic! Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.