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The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.

The 24th year of this fantastic event features 53 great films from 7 different popular arts genres including Action/Adventure, Animation, Comics-Oriented, Documentary (Popular Arts-Oriented), Horror/Suspense, Humor, and Science Fiction/Fantasy. We have participating filmmakers from all over the world, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The schedule also includes the return of the popular ongoing panel series Comic-Con Film School, a daily series of how-to panels on filmmaking, plus additional film-related panels on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Sunday, the CCI-IFF Awards will be presented, followed by screenings of the award-winning films. This year’s judges are visual development supervisor at Marvel Studios Ian Joyner, senior illustrator, storyboard artist, and visual development artist Jasmine Alexia Jackson, and legendary actor Keone Young. The CCI-IFF takes place in the Marriott Marquis and Marina Hotel, next door to the Hall A side of the convention center. The Film Festival room is on the second level of the Marriott Grand Ballroom 6. VIEW THE FILM SCHEDULE

Seeds of Herbalism is for anyone wanting to build a strong foundation of learning in herbalism. My approach is broad, holistic and based in the ancient traditions of western herbalism. Together we will explore 12+ herbs, how to study herbs, herbal energetics and actions, sustainable practices for working with herbs, and the tools to develop your own connections and relationships with the plants you are drawn to. Details: Fall Cohort begins Saturday, September 20 Dates: Saturday’s - Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 6 Classes Location: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden Cost: $259 Limited space. Classes frequently fill up. Everyday Plant Magic on Instagram

This year, KPBS turns 65—a milestone that represents decades of trusted news, storytelling, and service to the San Diego community. We simply couldn’t have reached this moment without the support of people like you. We are pleased to extend a special invitation to join us in celebrating our 65th birthday featuring special guest, Amna Nawaz, Co-Anchor and Co-Managing Editor, PBS News Hour. This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of 65 years of public service in San Diego. It’s also a chance to invest in the next chapter of KPBS: one where truth matters, curiosity is encouraged, and every voice counts. Help fuel the next 65 years and advance our mission to reflect, connect, and inspire our community. Cost: $165 per ticket. RSVP by September 2, 2025.

A new report from the group Common Sense Media shows teens are experimenting with AI "companions" designed to provide deep conversations and advice.

The Fed's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation is attracting mounting criticism from the Trump administration, which had been already attacking the central bank for not cutting interest rates.

This KPBS Producers Club event happened on Wednesday March 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. During the optional virtual cook-along, guests were able to ask questions and learn Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Cooking School’s tips and tricks to choosing, using and transforming fresh herbs to make the perfect herb-and-pistachio couscous salad. Milk Street Chef April Dodd lead the virtual cook-along. KPBS Chief Development Officer Alex Kim co-hosted this class. Attendees had a chance to win one of 20 exclusive copies of Milk Street's latest cookbook, Milk Street Bakes! You can watch Milk Street Cooking Television every Saturday on KPBS at 1:30 p.m. and on KPBS Create throughout the week.

Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda. Eleven major solar projects and one onshore wind project now face potential delays or cancellation.

Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.

Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years — with the exception of the pandemic period — even as the overall unemployment rate remains low.