Search results for

George Cook is the Trump administration's new acting director of the Census Bureau, which has been thrust into the middle of a renewed attempt by President Trump to alter the national head count.

An evening of dance and entertainment featuring faculty and student choreography. See talented Mesa College dancers take to the stage with energy, passion, and enthusiasm! Showcasing a wide range of dynamic dance styles, audiences will be wowed by hip hop, jazz, modern, contemporary, tap, and more! Dates: Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Location: San Diego Mesa College: Apolliad Theatre 7250 Mesa College Dr San Diego, CA 92111 Tickets: $10 Student/Senior/Military $20 General Admission Pay What You Can *All sales are final. Show starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for the matinee. Get Tickets

A cartographer, a composer, a neurobiologist, and a novelist are among the recipients of this year's "Genius Grants." Each Fellow will receive a no-strings attached award of $800,000.

The Scopes Monkey Trial Transcripts come to life in a world-premiere event this summer! Join New Fortune as we celebrate the centennial (July 1925-July 2025) by recreating this epic event, "The Great Debate," where science, religion, education, and legislation collided in America's consciousness—100 years ago. Come hear the powerful speeches and passionate arguments made in the "courtroom" and enjoy the fair-like entertainments on the "courthouse lawn," including Live 1920s Music, Book Sales, Catapulting Monkeys, and much more. American Monkeys ain't Inherit the Wind. This here's the Truth of History. "We have done crossed the Rubicon!" Because New Fortune believes there should be no barrier to anyone being able to attend this great public event, we will not be charging admission. The event is free and all are welcome. Bring the kids. Bring the neighbors. Bring your sweetheart. Bring your friends. Donations are making this and future events like "American Monkeys" possible! So please consider donating at the event to show your support for New Fortune's Public Programming! Recommended donation $20 or “Pay The Fine to Violate the Law” $100. Thank you! The New Fortune Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title. Sinner is the first Italian to win the tournament.

Stream now with KPBS Passport + YouTube / Watch Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. For special occasion entertaining, Christopher Kimball makes Barolo-Braised Beef Short Ribs, demonstrating the right way to cook your meat in wine. Rosemary Gill shows off the magic of dried mushrooms with Porcini-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Portobello Mushrooms. Rose Hattabaugh modernizes chocolate mousse with a recipe for Dark Chocolate Terrine with Coffee and Cardamom.

In 2021, California allowed college athletes to earn money, profiting off their name, image and likeness. University records show which student athletes are benefitting and how.

More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.

Last week, Newsom was in New York City for Climate Week where he touted California’s efforts on combatting climate change.He was met by protesters.

New books this week include Secret of Secrets — the sixth installment of The Da Vinci Code saga, plus a tech memoir from Tim Berners-Lee and a career-spanning anthology from Terry McMillan.