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On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear from San Diegans building products and spaces that challenge the norms of alcohol consumption, and the social pressures that often come with drinking.

Rachael Borrelli, assistant director at the county Department of Animal Services, sent the voice message in a text exchange late last year. The euthanasia rate has spiked at county-run shelters in recent years.

San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library present the 2025 soundON Festival, exploring cutting-edge contemporary music from around the world. Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of San Diego New Music and the 25th Anniversary of San Diego New Music's ensemble-in-residence NOISE with all-time favorites alongside brand-new works. Enjoy three nights of concerts in two separate locations in San Diego! Housing for artists is generously provided by Ann Craig and Garna Muller. The soundON festival is partially underwritten by Garna Muller. Thank you to our Friends of soundON—Julia S. Falk, Ph.D., Drs. Sally and Einar Gall, Christian Hertzog and Susan Dorin, Garna Muller, Catherine and Robert Palmer, Erika and Fred Torri, Eric Starr and Sarah Skuster—and to the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library for their continued support. Thank you to Ann Craig and Garna Muller, to San Diego State University for providing rehearsal space and instruments, and to the University of San Diego for providing audio equipment. NOISE (Ensemble-in-Residence) Christopher Adler, piano Lisa Cella, flute Franklin Cox, cello Colin McAllister, classical guitar and conductor Mark Menzies, violin Morris Palter, percussion Robert Zelickman, clarinet GUEST ARTISTS Duo Entre-Nous: Jackie Glazier, clarinet, and Don-Paul Kahl, saxophone Matt Kline, conductor Stephanie Aston, mezzo-soprano Ryan Nestor, percussion Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/sound-on Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Spiny Lobster season has arrived in San Diego! Running from October through March, this highly-sought after delicacy will be the star of the show for one night at Vistal during its quarterly "Behind the Catch" dinner series on Friday, October 17 at 6:15 p.m.! This immersive and educational dinner will have diners learn not only about the local spiny lobster species, but also about recreational and commercial lobster fishing firsthand from industry experts, followed by a 5-course dinner featuring the sought-after local delicacy. All diners will be automatically entered into a raffle, with prizes from Promar, Spear America, and Intercontinental San Diego, raffled off at the end of the dinner. The menu includes a Spiny Lobster Mousse, Spiny Lobster Roll, a Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Spiced Cake, and more! Come to Vistal and dive deep into the seafood industry and this local species at the height of its season through this unforgettable expert-led conversation and curated dinner! Vistal Bar + Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram

Welcome to "Flavors of Home: Borscht and Beyond" taught by Chef Taras Klipin from Ukraine! Join us for a virtual culinary journey exploring the delicious world of Eastern European cuisine. Our event will focus on the iconic dish, borscht, and other traditional favorites such as savory chicken fillet roll-ups, and sweet, cheesy syrnyky, a beloved Slavic breakfast treat. Come ready to cook, connect, and enjoy the nostalgic flavors of home! Meet the Chef - Taras Klipin Taras Klipin is the owner of Need to Eat cafe, located in San Diego. He is a food process engineer, a chef with 15+ years of experience, and a hardcore food geek. In 2023, Taras moved from Ukraine to the U.S., and brings his Ukrainian flavors at his cafe. Cooking isn’t just a job for Taras — it’s a damn obsession. He dives deep into ingredients, techniques, stories, and the rituals behind every dish. If you think food is just something to eat, Taras is here to blow that idea out of the water. Cooking with Taras is an experience you do not want to miss - it’s gonna be tasty, wild, and full of flavor. Homeland Kitchen is Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization’s newest initiative that brings the rich culinary traditions of Ukraine and Eastern Europe into the homes of food enthusiasts around the world. This unique program connects talented Ukrainian and Eastern European chefs with supporters of the organization through immersive, online cooking classes held monthly. Proceeds from the class will go towards the organization and the chef. Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization is a nonprofit organization located in San Diego supporting Ukrainian refugees with basic needs, housing, employment, mental health and youth development. Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization on Instagram

Your front-row seat to life at LJCDS. Drop in anytime with the whole family. Explore why LJCDS is one of San Diego’s top independent schools. Hear from the Head of School, meet inspiring teachers, passionate coaches, and engaged students and parents. Tour our campus, explore our programs, and see firsthand how we help students thrive from pre-K through 12th grade. La Jolla Country Day School on Facebook / Instagram

Automotive crash test dummies are born in Ohio, brought to "life" near Detroit, and then sent around the world to make cars safer.

Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, July 25 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colon-Zayas and Delroy Lindo - meeting women and men who crisscrossed the globe to help their families move forward, often taking enormous risks.

Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.

Facing public backlash and a reluctance to raise yet another bill on city residents, the San Diego City Council voted 8-1 to delay a decision on a proposal to increase water and wastewater rates dramatically in the next four years.