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NPR Veterans Correspondent Quil Lawrence interviewed Dave Carlson over 10 years, as the Iraq war vet went from war to incarceration to redemption on his long journey home.

The list was published a month after President Donald Trump’s executive order ordering DHS and the Attorney General to publish a list of states and local jurisdictions they believe are obstructing federal immigration laws.

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, the Chicana textile artist and slow fashion designer behind Sew Loka. In this talk, Rodríguez-Biezunski champions sewing as both a vital art form and a powerful response to our disposable fashion culture. Rodríguez-Biezunski will explore how the deliberate practice of sewing transcends mere utility to become an expressive medium, worthy of the same respect given to traditional fine arts. She'll discuss how reclaiming this craft provides a meaningful alternative to fast fashion's environmental and ethical pitfalls, offering a path toward more conscious consumption and creation. The conversation will also address why sewing skills—once considered essential knowledge—deserve renewed appreciation in today's society, not just as practical abilities but as conduits for creativity, sustainability, and personal empowerment. Discover how Rodríguez-Biezunski's work honors the hands that make our garments while inviting us to reimagine our relationship with clothing in an age of mass production. Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, better known as Sew Loka, is a San Diego-based textile artist and fashion designer who has made a significant impact in the intersection of streetwear, sustainability, Chicana culture, and DIY fashion. She gained prominence for her distinctive style of customizing and upcycling clothing, while only using recycled, reclaimed and repurposed fabrics to create all of her one of a kind fashion designs and textile art pieces. Beyond her fashion work, Rodríguez-Biezunski is also known for her commitment to community engagement and teaching others the art of sewing and customization. You can visit her any time at her sewing studio, Sew Loka, in the vibrant neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego, CA. Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski on Instagram Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The actors tell All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly that their close relationship as real-life friends helped them get through some of their most toxic moments on screen.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: Mission Valley Branch Library

Several parks across the city will receive a boost for projects, following the San Diego City Council allocating nearly $7.9 million from a settlement with SeaWorld Wednesday.

The Urban Greening Community workshop is an event discussing existing green spaces and planning for the addition of other green spaces, tree spaces, community led maintenance in Southeastern San Diego, specifically for the neighborhoods of Chollas View, Emerald Hills, and Lincoln Park. This free family-friendly workshop will host interactive activities facilitated by the Urban Greening Taskforce that will target community member feedback for the development of the following three subtasks of the UG: - Community led maintenance for green spaces, tree spaces - Identification of green and tree spaces in project area - Conceptual designs for green spaces and tree spaces in project area Join us to learn more about the Community Planning Collaborative for a Green Southeastern San Diego, a planning project funded by the Transformative Climate Communities led by UCP and various community based organizations and community members. The Urban Collaborative Project on Facebook

Join us for the Urban Greening Community Open House in Chollas View! Be part of shaping a greener Southeastern San Diego! On Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Groundwork SD Earth Lab- Millennial Tech Middle School (1110 Carolina Ln, San Diego, CA 92102), we're bringing together Chollas View, Emerald Hills, and Lincoln Park neighbors for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop. Share your ideas, help identify new green and tree spaces, and co-design community-led maintenance plans. FREE TREES! We are also giving away up to 3 trees for San Diego community members. All San Diego residents are able to register for trees but we will prioritize homes in the project area. Hosted by the Urban Greening Taskforce (@ucprojectcdc , @mundogradens , @Tree.sandiego , @sandiegourbancorps , and @sdusc) and funded by Transformative Climate Communities, this is your chance to help build a healthier, more vibrant community. Free and open to all! The @groundworksandiego Earthlab is a 4-acre experiential environmental educational space for the youth and families of the Chollas Creek Watershed, located next to the Millennial Tech Middle school. Experience this beautiful green space and explore opportunities to create more green spaces like this in your community! Let’s grow together—see you there! Saturday, June 14, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Groundwork SD Earth Lab - 1110 Carolina Ln, San Diego, CA 92102 Enjoy: - Live Music - Delicious Lunch The Community Planning Collaborative for a Green SESD is supported by the California Strategic Growth Council’s Transformative Climate Communities Program in partnership with the California Department of Conservation. This event is supported in part by the County of San Diego through the Regional Decarbonization Framework. Please make sure to select the "June 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Earth Lab in Chollas View/ UCP's Urban Greening Community Open House" when you register through the county's registration portal. Visit: https://www.ucproject.org/

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Thursdays Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sundays, Nov. 2 - 13 at Noon on KPBS TV. April 1944. DS Milner's investigation of a transportation fraud sets in motion a series of events that brings Foyle back to the force. As Hastings hosts an ecumenical conference on the morality of continued Allied bombing, Foyle probes the suspicious death of a young cartographer from the Air Ministry office.

Qué onda friends! Springtime is back and so is Port of Entry with a fresh batch of new episodes. To jumpstart where we left off last year the team sits down and reflects on the joys and lessons of 2024 with a few new announcements. We will also be taking part in a few public events: San Diego City College Podfest on April 23, 2025 SD City College, Room AH 306 2 pm - 4 pm Tijuana Design Week on May 2, 2025 Escuela Libre de Arquitectura , Tijuana, B.C. 2 pm - 3 pm Hope to see you there, Y nos vemos pronto! 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 Interim Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people