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In this special bonus episode of San Diego News Now: Chuck Marohn is president of the nonprofit Strong Towns and author of the new book "Confessions of a Recovering Engineer," in which he picks apart everything that he sees wrong with his profession. Too often, he says, streets are designed to accommodate as many cars as possible at the fastest speed possible. Pedestrian and bike safety are often an afterthought. KPBS metro reporter Andrew Bowen spoke with Marohn ahead of his planned talk on Thursday, Nov. 18 at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park.

Hundreds of people plunged into the river when a bridge collapsed in the state of Gujarat. The bridge had recently reopened to the public after a renovation.

When he was 11 years old, Harold Brown decided he wanted to be a pilot. He flew 30 missions during World War II as one of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black aviators in the U.S. Military.

Universo Curioso started as a bonus episode on the space agency's flagship podcast. It's now a full show getting its pilot season. Noelia González wants the momentum to keep going.

Some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.

The social media company appeared to be on solid legal ground when it sued the Tesla CEO to force him to complete the merger. But allegations by Twitter's ex-security chief may help Musk's case.

NPR's Scott Simon speak to Nahid Siamdoust, assistant professor of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, about the role of rap in protests and political dissent in Iran.

Ad spending this election season is estimated at nearly $10 billion, surpassing even the 2020 presidential election. We look at two ads and what's at stake these midterms.

Kuumba (Swahili for “creativity”) Fest brings together community leaders, local performers and celebrities. This year, people of all ages are warmly invited to come together in-person or virtually. From gospel to hip-hop and theater to dance, Kuumba Festival presents a wide showcase of arts that celebrate Black American culture in all its variety. This three-day festival includes educational workshops, hip-hop dance and speech competitions, performances of plays, Late Night Live (San Diego’s version of Late Night at the Apollo), and as always, a gospel concert finale. An African Market Place featuring arts and crafts by local vendors takes place at the Lyceum Theatres. Schedule • Thursday, February 24 at 4 p.m. - Festival opening: Black Artist Reception and Party with a Point. • Friday, February 25 evening: Annual Night of Positive Images honoring and celebrating Black ancestry and community. • Saturday, February 26: Drumming and dance performances and workshops and a spoken word poetry competition. • Sunday, February 27: Panel discussion about Media & Arts' role in continuing the call for Justice and Equity as well as Hot Gospel Play and Gospel Concert. See full description of events here. Date | From Thursday, February 24 at 4 p.m. through Sunday, February 27 Location | San Diego Repertory Theatre and The Lyceum Theatres Get tickets here! Festival Pass (Thursday to Sunday admission): $100 Saturday Pass: $30 Sunday Pass: $20 For more information, please visit sdrep.org/kuumba or call (619) 544-1000.

An examination of billing policies and practices at more than 500 hospitals across the country shows widespread reliance on aggressive collection tactics.