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A new crime thriller by a fomer professional football player explores a different side of San Diego, away from what the public usually sees. We speak with author Andre Hardy about what led him from the gridiron to the written word, and how his San Diego upbringing informs his work.

KCR College Radio Podcast Release Party featuring Basement Beats Live music by mewtone, The Microblades + DJ sets! When: Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m. Where: KPBS Free & open to all! Instagram Event Page About Basement Beats "From the underground scene to your speakers, KCR College Radio presents Basement Beats. This series highlights local talent featuring live performances and interviews, all recorded and produced by San Diego State University students. Enjoy the sounds and get to know the bands! Basement Beats, in collaboration with KPBS, brings live music straight to you, followed by an intimate Q&A with the musicians. Enjoy these front-row seats as you listen in!" Learn more and listen to Basement Beats at: https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/basement-beats

Avery Cochrane joins us this week, weaving folk storytelling and indie melodies through the basement.

(Note: venue changed to Vistal) In honor of Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy and her passion for childhood literacy, Vistal has launched a special tribute cocktail and community book drive supporting the local nonprofit Words Alive. Now available at Vistal, guests can sip on Dolly’s favorite drink, a Dirt Road Martini, while directly giving back to San Diego youth. The cocktail features Grey Goose Vodka, Rishi Earl Grey iced tea, and giardiniera brine. $1 from every cocktail sold will be donated directly to Words Alive to support literacy programs across San Diego. The hotel is also hosting a book donation drive in the lobby, encouraging guests and locals to donate new or gently used books for local youth.

Join us for a fundraising event to benefit the Tijuana Estuary Foundation, the nonprofit partner to the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve. At the southwestern edge of the United States, where the Tijuana River meets the Pacific Ocean, lies one of Southern California's last remaining coastal wetlands. Here, more than 2,000 acres of salt marshes, sand dunes, coastal habitats, and open space provide a remarkable refuge for wildlife-and for people seeking a deeper connection with the natural world. Tonight we celebrate the people who have devoted their lives to protecting one of California’s greatest natural treasures, and we invite you to become part of that story. Tijuana River NERR on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn on Tuesday called for the city to remove its Flock cameras, saying they are causing too much fear in local communities.

Power couple José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are making MLB history.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new legislation imposing more regulations on datacenters. And a First Amendment expert talks about government efforts to restrict press access. Then, we take you inside Father Joe’s Villages' new dorm-style apartments. Next meet one retired reporter on a quest to share stories of kindness. Finally, Beth Accomando has a preview of a new songbird-soundtracked play about birders.

A bipartisan Congressional delegation visited the USS Abraham Lincoln to learn more about reported problems during the ship's extended deployment to the Middle East.

Write About Now Poetry brings its nationally touring live poetry experience to San Diego on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Handlery Hotel San Diego. Hosted by Mason Granger, the show will feature an open mic alongside a special performance from Grammy-nominated spoken word artist Shawn William, who has toured with Jill Scott and performed at venues including The Apollo, Radio City Music Hall and The Kennedy Center. Based in Houston, Write About Now produces more than 150 live events annually and has built an online community of more than 2 million followers, helping bring contemporary spoken word poetry to audiences around the world. Doors: 7:30 p.m. | Show: 8 p.m. Write About Now Poetry on Facebook / Instagram