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Attention Business Owners! The Port of San Diego is kicking off its annual three-part workshop series, How to Do Business with the Port. The first workshop will be held on October 16, and will cover how to become a registered vendor with a government agency, and how to navigate the business opportunity portal. The Port works with businesses and vendors from a variety of industries including construction, project management, engineering, special event services and many more. All trades and industries are welcome. We look forward to working with you! WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: -Stability of multi-year contracts. -Learn about the Port’s needs and upcoming projects, and how your business can help. -Learn how to bid on available business opportunities. -Learn how to receive contract opportunity notifications. -Meet with Port project managers from a variety of departments. -Light refreshments will be available. Presentation: 3 - 4 p.m., Networking Opportunity: 4 - 5 p.m. To learn more and RSVP, visit the Port of San Diego website for the full event listing. Visit: https://www.portofsandiego.org/events/port-sponsored-events/how-do-business-port-workshop-1?utm_source=FREEEVENTLISTING&utm_medium=KPBS&utm_campaign=HOWTO2024&utm_id=HOWTO2024 Port of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Is academic freedom fading on U.S. campuses? A Republican student group credits Trump's election with expanding their ability to speak out, while others discuss how his policies are reshaping campus life and academic fields.

Trump's first administration similarly designated the Houthis, but the designation was revoked by President Joe Biden's administration over concerns it would affect the delivery of aid to Yemen.

The heists occurred in several California counties, where the alleged thief would load his shopping cart with the expensive building toys and disappear into the parking lot in a matter of minutes.

Like any other city, Tijuana is full of folklore and scary legends. One of those tales is the legend of La Faraona, the dancer who haunts the grounds of what used to be the old Agua Caliente Resort and Casino, now Lazaro Cardenas High School. We talk to Fernando Escobedo, a Tijuana historian who has researched the story of Esperanza Lopez Padilla, the woman behind La Faraona. We also hear from Ursula Mansur, a Tijuana actress who has dedicated much of her professional life to bringing to life La Faraona. You won't want to miss this episode where we demystify this iconic legend from the city of Tijuana Special thanks to Prof. Jose de Jesus Barajas, owner of Bungalow 21 and curator of the Museum of La Faraona. If you are interested in visiting the museum and taking a tour please contact Ursula Mansur through this link. Sources: Sor Abeja’s Leyendas de Tijuanavideo by Tijuana en el Tiempo. (Activate Subtitles) Cover art: Portrait of Ursuala Mansur as La Faraona by Carlos Varela Social media and contact From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão and Melissa Sandoval Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

The Trump administration has suggested bringing the U.S. Postal Service under White House control, and having mail carriers conduct the census. Here's what to know about the controversial ideas.

The department store chain, founded in 1670, can't pay its debts and says the pandemic, inflation and now trade tensions have hurt its financial future.

Chinese business people may be able to find creative ways to avoid U.S. tariffs, but for Beijing, its concerns for the incoming Trump presidency go beyond trade.

The Australian crypto entrepreneur now hosts chats with world leaders. "If [he] is sharing a story, there's a good chance that U.S. policymakers are reading it — and acting on it," said one analyst.