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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KPBS listener Tony Mangina of San Diego, California, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.

Chula Vista, like others in San Diego County, has grappled with building affordable housing for years as the region struggles with low inventory and skyrocketing costs.

Liberty Station invites the community to join us for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration! Gather in Ingram Plaza for live entertainment with a DJ set, a Hollywood car show, inflatable obstacle courses, crafts, activities, and trick-or-treating throughout Liberty Station for all to enjoy! All ages are encouraged to come decked out in their most elaborate costumes and participate in our costume contest. Registration is not needed for the costume contest. This year we will have five categories: Ages 0-6 Ages 7-15 Ages 16+ Group Pets Special prizes courtesy of Liberty Station businesses will be awarded to the winners! We hope to see all you ghosts, ghouls, and goblins there! Date: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 Location: Ingram Plaza Time: Noon - 4 p.m. What: Halloween at the Station We are partnering with the Rotary District 5340 and Feeding San Diego to participate in the Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive for our Halloween at the Station event. Liberty Station is asking attendees to support by donating nonperishable food items. The food collected will support military families and veterans in bringing meals home through Feeding San Diego’s Feeding Heroes initiative. Feeding San Diego works with a network of partners that serve the military community to provide nutritious meals to active-duty military families and veterans. Feeding San Diego’s most needed food items include: Peanut Butter Pantry Staples Ready-To-Eat Meals Soup No glass containers, please. Visit feedingsandiego.org/utch to donate today! Every $1 donated helps provide 2 healthy meals to people facing hunger in San Diego County. Thank you for your support! More information on the food drive here: https://rotary5340.org/Stories/uniting-to-combat-hunger-food-drive

You’re invited to the opening night of "Hiding in Plain Site," a debut retrospective featuring the deeply personal and powerful work of multidisciplinary artist and designer Joseph A. Henseler, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Union Hall Gallery in San Diego; the exhibition will run through August 10. After creating in near-anonymity for over 30 years, Henseler brings 90 original works—sculpture, stained glass, painting, architectural design, and more into the light. His work is a testament to resilience, introspection, and the capacity for art to hold meaning in an increasingly disconnected world. Opening night will include live music, refreshments, and a Q&A with the artist, whose story bridges architecture, wilderness, family, and spiritual healing. Closing weekend (August 9) will feature a special performance by Henseler’s wife, Chilean vocalist Lorena Isabell, and will be dedicated to survivors of domestic abuse and neglect, a deeply personal cause for the artist. The public is invited to attend this free, immersive exhibit and witness a journey three decades in the making. What: - Opening Night of "Hiding in Plain Site" - Official debut of multidisciplinary artist Joseph A. Henseler - 90 original works spanning sculpture, stained glass, painting, and design - Meet the artist during a Q&A - Live music, light bites, and refreshments - First look at a rare, deeply personal exhibition 30 years in the making - Press availability with artist and curators Where: Union Hall Gallery 2323 Broadway #201 San Diego, CA 92102 When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Opening Night Reception & Artist Q&A Who: - Joseph A. Henseler – Artist - Lorena Isabell – Chilean vocalist and closing weekend performer - Invited guests from San Diego’s arts and museum communities Join us as we celebrate this extraordinary debut and invite the public into an intimate conversation about the role of art in today’s world. Admission is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here (bottom of webpage). For more information visit unionhallgallery.org. Artist Website: www.jahenseler.com Exhibition Info: www.unionhallgallery.org. Press Materials & Images: Courtesy of Halo Production Download High-Res Images: halo-production.com. JA-Henseler-Art on Facebook / Instagram

Recorded live at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival, this episode features authors Emily Greenberg and Moses Ose Utomi as they discuss how their very different approaches — political satire and West African-inspired fantasy — converge to explore truth, myth and the power of shifting narratives in storytelling.

Appetites will be put to the test at El Chingon, the popular “Bad Ass Mexican” hotspot at 560 Fifth Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant will honor National Fish Taco Day with a high-energy fish taco eating challenge for serious taco fans on Sunday, Jan. 25. Taco enthusiasts with big appetites will be hooked on the eating challenge, which will have competitors racing to see who can finish five Jorge’s Taco de Pescado tacos the fastest. The fan-favorite features battered cod topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, Mexican citrus cream and chipotle cream. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the challenge will start at 6 p.m. Registration is free and available through the Eventbrite website. Those cheering from the sidelines can fuel up with El Chingon’s extensive menu, with standout dishes such as the California burrito with carne asada, loaded fries, pico de gallo, Mexican citrus cream and Chingón cheese blend; a taco plate with a choice of any three tacos served with rice and refried beans; and the Mexican Cuban, a fresh take on the classic Cuban sandwich made with slow-braised beef birria, melted Swiss cheese, pickled jalapeños and mustard on buttery Cuban bread; among others. Guests can raise a glass to the champion with El Chingon’s standout sips, including the Battle of Juárez made with Cazadores Blanco, lime, guava, agave and R&D Fire Bitters; the Mexican Firing Squad with spirit, lime, house-made grenadine and R&D House Bitters; and the Pancho Villa featuring El Jimador Blanco, lime, salt and a choice of Jarritos; among others. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at www.ElChingon.com/San-Diego, by calling 619-501-1919 and on Facebook and Instagram at @ElChingonSD

Create family memories that will be treasured forever with an amazing Premier San Diego Mother’s Day Cruise on the San Diego Bay. While onboard, your family will enjoy a chef-inspired plated dinner with a selection of wine, champagne, and classic cocktails. Celebrate with dining and drinking from our interior, or soak in the picturesque backdrop of San Diego’s skyline from our outdoor decks. Start a new tradition the whole family will enjoy and celebrate Mother’s Day on the water with a dinner cruise! City Cruises on Facebook / Instagram

ICE officers held Viktoriia Bulavina for days inside the basement of a federal building downtown. We hear her story. Plus, food journalists share their suggestions for holiday food and drinks.

Catch a special Easter movie on the sand—upgrade for a private firepit with s’mores and cozy seating. Celebrate Easter at The Del all weekend with brunch, beach egg hunts, a Garden Fair, Easter Bunny photos, and movies under the stars—against the sparkling Pacific and iconic red turrets. April 4 - April 5, 2026!