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Olympian High School history teacher Keith Hammond moonlights as wrestler Orion Odyssey and returns to the ring for the school's annual Welcome Back Bash fundraiser.

The new law provides training for school principals and reading specialists in the “science of reading,” a method of literacy instruction focused on vocabulary, comprehension and sounding words out rather than learning words by sight. The approach has led to improved reading scores in Mississippi, Louisiana and districts like Los Angeles Unified, which adopted it several years ago.

"Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of playing lyricist Lorenz Hart. Hawke is also starring in the film Black Phone 2.

If you’re heading to Comic-Con transit could be a good option to get there. Plus, a KPBS investigation digs deeper into an uptick in the euthanasia rate at San Diego County-run animal shelters. We also look into a five-day forecast – for pollution. Then, some tips from our arts reporter on how you might be able to see George Lucas up close at Comic-Con.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. We're in the charming seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island. Host Alex Thomopoulos joins chefs Kevin O'Donnell, Michael Faccidomo, and Noah Kvochick to create a celebration featuring the best local seafood. Topping the menu at our feast is squid ink calamari, Thai lobster with coconut chili butter, and delicious pastries from local bakery, Le Bec Sucre served up at the well-known Stoneacre Garden.

La administración de Trump está ampliando su prohibición de entrada para incluir a cinco países más e imponer nuevos límites a otros.

A survey finds that 56% of psychologists are trying out artificial intelligence tools at work, mainly for administrative tasks. A majority also are concerned about harms of AI on patients and society.

Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Eighty years after the devastating atomic bombings that ushered in the nuclear age, "Bombshell" explores how the U.S. government manipulated the narrative about the human impact of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, and the efforts of a group of intrepid reporters to let the world know the truth.

The Comic-Con Art Show, Located at the Manchester Hyatt, in Grand Hall CD is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show is expected to comply with all terms and conditions expected of our attendees. You’ll see numerous original drawings, paintings, sculptures, pieces of jewelry, and more “unusual” items, all created and displayed by professional and amateur artists. In 2024, more than 900 items were sold by the 116 artists exhibiting in the Comic-Con Art Show, and 20% of those art show sales were to the un-badged general public! If you want to add something to your collection, many of the pieces are offered for purchase by Silent Auction* or Quick Sale. Bidder numbers and Art Show information can be obtained from the administration table inside the Art Show. You must be 18 or older and have legal identification to purchase artwork, and payments may be made with cash or a credit card. The Art Show also displays the nominated books and comics for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Come and see the best new works of the year! For your convenience, the Art Show is open one hour after the Exhibit Hall closes on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to make it easier to bid on or pick up your art. HOURS: Thursday 11 AM–8 PM Friday: 9 AM–8 PM Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM *Silent Auction final bidding closes Saturday at 6:00 PM.Winning bids are posted at 9:00 AM Sunday morning.Any Voice Auctions begin at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. All purchased art must be picked up Sunday by 6:30 p.m. Quick Sale items must be paid for immediately and picked up the same day.

Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.