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Environmental groups are celebrating a ruling from the California Supreme Court related to rooftop solar panels. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear what the ruling could mean for the future of rooftop solar in California.

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.

"Neurodivergent" is not just a way to describe medical diagnoses like autism and ADHD. It encompasses a range of ways in which people's brains differ from what is considered normal in the U.S.

This play is rooted in elder wisdom, creation story, and cultural continuity, "Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born," presented by the Eyaay Ahuun Foundation, emerges as a radiant act of resistance and remembrance. This project -- part of the Kumeyaay Native Arts Pathway Program (KNAPP) -- Tijuana River Valley revitalization effort—confronts the decades-long degradation of a region strained by environmental injustice, economic disinvestment, and fractured planning. The area continues to suffer from rampant pollution and an unresolved sewage crisis—a crisis exacerbated by cross-border eco-mismanagement and inadequate infrastructure. Despite ongoing negotiations, binational planning often offers patchwork remedies to what is, at its core, a profound public health and ecological emergency. "Shuuluk Wechuwvi" responds to this crisis not with despair, but with story. Through the mediums of live performance and visual narrative, this play and comic seek to illuminate pathways toward collective healing and ecological repair. It is a love letter to the land and the people who refuse to let it be forgotten—calling forth a shared vision that is grounded in culture, responsive to community, and brave enough to demand more than short-term solutions. This is not just art—it is a call to action, a reclamation of narrative, and a step toward a truly binational, community-rooted future. The Play: "Shuuluk Wechuwvi: Where Lightning Was Born" A disillusioned teen and passionate gamer named Lucky is guided by his uncle, a scientist, and Water on a transformative journey that explores his Kumeyaay heritage and his potential as an environmental activist. Initially resistant—more comfortable in virtual worlds than the real one—Lucky is pulled away from his screen and into the story of the Tijuana River Estuary and the deep Kumeyaay connections to the land. Water leads him through ancestral memory and environmental futures, both hopeful and grim. As he begins to see the parallels between his gaming instincts and real-world action, Lucky embraces his true name, Shuuluk, meaning “Lightning,” and realizes that his voice holds power. Inspired by his people, new friendships, and the natural world, Lucky commits to using that power to protect the land and share the stories that have always lived within him. The play is produced by Teatro Las Hermanas, a collective of teatristas co-founded by sisters Mabelle and Zulema Reynoso and Tori Rice, committed to showcasing stories of the borderlands, while also serving as a platform for advocacy, empowerment, and cultural celebration. "Shuuluk Wechuwvi: Where Lightning Was Born" was written by award-winning playwright Mabelle Reynoso and will be directed by Tori Rice. Production art and the accompanying comic book illustration will be done by Zulema Reynoso. The cast is: Ivan Quezada - Kumeyaay (Lucky), Bobby Wallace - Kumeyaay (Uncle Ed), Vanessa Lopez (Mom; Patty), Nancy Batres (Daisy; Water). Executive production is co-produced and presented by Kumeyaay stewards and cultural practicioners! Eyaay Ahunn Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Available to stream beginning Oct. 31, 2025 with KPBS+. "Texas Monthly" barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn profiles top pitmasters across the Texas barbecue scene and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the renowned Top 50 BBQ joints list.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law authorizing $6 million for California State University to study how to confirm an individual’s status as a descendant of an enslaved person. But he rejected other proposals aimed at addressing the state’s legacy of racist and discriminatory policies against Black Americans.

Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines! Note: We are offering TWO scholarships for writers who self-identify as having financial need. If you are interested, please contact Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org. Thank you! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Talking San Diego welcomes best-selling author and renowned Harvard historian Jill Lepore for a conversation with Harry Litman about Lepore's landmark forthcoming book, "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution." In her dazzling new book, as in her public commentary, Lepore offers a sweeping, progressive, and democratic constitutional history with many lessons for our troubled present. Best of all: the event is a chance to get our hands on a copy of "We the People" well before its national September 16 release date. N.B.: Application for Continuing Legal Education credit pending approval.

A California Climate Credit program will give San Diego Gas & Electric customers an $81.38 credit on their energy bill in October.

Three years ago, Mark Remy decided he was fed up with the litter in his city. So, he started to do something about it and learned even small acts of service can have a real impact.