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The Department of Homeland Security is hiring thousands of deportation agents by offering bonuses, advertising no college required and telling candidates they can help the country return to an idealized past.

For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more.

Jake Gotta is a social media host and reporter for KPBS. His focus on social media helps reach new audiences and with Public Matters, he creates content that shares stories on politics and governance, discusses important issues and informs the public on how they can get involved.

As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands.

If county supervisors vote to approve updates to the county’s reserve policy Tuesday, county employees are set to receive bonuses.

A free 20 min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Tim Pyles is a longtime San Diego resident, who grew up in La Jolla with over 25 years of experience via radio and television broadcasting. Currently hosting radio shows on KXFM, Indie X FM and KNSJ, he’s previously been part of the on-air talent at legendary alternative radio station 91X, as well as FM94/9. His current radio stints specialize in local music from the Southern California/Tijuana area, with an additional program that focuses on new music releases from around the world. Meanwhile, Pyles has also spent many years interviewing bands and hosting events for numerous media outlets, including "SoundDiego," a locally produced television show that aired on NBC. A tireless champion of San Diego’s music, Pyles has also spent many years booking local bands, including shows for the iconic music venues, the Casbah in San Diego, and the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, with new concerts regularly announced. Pyles recently added podcast host to his resume. He now hosts two podcasts; "SoundCheck Flix," in which musicians talk about their favorite movie, and the other is "Bar Talk," where actors, musicians and other creatives are interviewed in a bar setting. Most nights of the week Pyles can be found out and about Southern California supporting the area’s thriving music community, earning his well-deserved nickname, the "Mayor Of Local Music." CreativeMorning on Facebook / Instagram

In the last few months, bands including Hotline TNT and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled music from Spotify in a new wave of artist-led protests against the platform.

FIFA launched the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.

The Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations' food and children's agencies in Yemen's capital, detaining at least one U.N. employee, officials said.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.