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Kwigillingok, Alaska, has long grappled with erosion and flooding. Residents want to move to higher ground, further inland, especially after the remnants of Typhoon Halong damaged nearly every house.

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.

Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives.

The La Mesa Village Association's (LMVA) 10th Annual Holiday in the Village event brings the holiday cheer with enhanced holiday traditions that are fully immersed in La Mesa’s charm offering FREE, winter holiday-themed activities during the one-day event for the community to enjoy. The annual Holiday in the Village takes place in the heart of downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th Street to Spring Street on Saturday, December 13 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests of all ages can take to the “ice” for skating on a synthetic rink. The “Winter Wonderland” kids area is filled with inflatable bouncies. Families can cozy up at the “Mrs. Claus Reading Nook” to listen to holiday themed stories. Putt your way through a Miniature Golf Course full of holiday cheer. Snap a selfie at the holiday-themed photo op stop. And, go on a scavenger hunt along the “Elf Adventure Trail” where guests can seek out elves “hiding” throughout our local businesses and can enter to win one of the elves! Treasured favorites returning to the Holiday in the Village event include “Selfies with Santa”, strolling carolers, holiday performances by local schools, clubs and more, fun-themed holiday stilt walkers, and “Elf Yourself Hats” where guests can outfit themselves in whimsical elf hats. The event will also feature a variety of food vendors selling fresh popped kettle corn, hot food items, beverages and more, plus a variety of vendors to shop for unique holiday gifts! And, as the sun goes down, relax with friends and family around cozy fire pits and take in all the merriment of the season that surrounds you in downtown La Mesa. Visit our website for more information at: https://www.lamesavillageassociation.org/holiday-in-the-village-a-la-mesa-tradition La Mesa Village Association on Facebook / Instagram

Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest.

The closure of the Spreckels Sugar factory will shutter a $243 million industry and hundreds of jobs in a county with the highest unemployment rate in the state.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. The documentary delves into the mysticism of Tequila, Mexico, a place that attracts people from all over the world — enchanted by its magical landscapes, the stories found in its streets, the generosity of its people, and the grandeur of its distilleries — and explores how the drink goes from farm to bottle.

When Medicaid began sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities last year, it upended decades of explicit promises to patients. Now, even eligible immigrants fear getting the health coverage.

The region's rate of unemployment compares with 5.2% for California and 4.3% for the nation during the same period.

California State University’s $17 million contract with ChatGPT’s maker OpenAI is up for renewal. Some students and faculty say equal access to AI is important for preparing students for the workforce. Others say the implementation of AI tools has been confusing and opens the door to cheating. Some faculty have banned AI from their classes altogether and even started a petition to end the contract deal.