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On Midday Edition Monday, we discussed the significance of pro-Palestinian demonstrations and how they compare to major student movements throughout history.

Groups trying to reduce overdose deaths and the spread of infectious diseases are using vending machines to get clean needles, pipes, wound care kits, Narcan and other safety supplies to drug users.

El presidente electo, Donald Trump, ha identificado lo que considera una solución universal para los problemas de Estados Unidos: imponer nuevos y enormes aranceles a las mercancías extranjeras que ingresan a Estados Unidos.

Our top picks for visual art in San Diego this season: An Indigenous photographer, textiles made from tea bags, a reflection on Caribbean art history, art by women at the border and local Black arts leaders.

The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host internationally bestselling author, Kevin Kwan as he discusses his latest novel "Lies and Weddings." In a globetrotting tale that takes us from the black sand beaches of Hawaii to the skies of Marrakech, from the glitzy bachelor pads of Los Angeles to the inner sanctums of England’s oldest family estates, Lies and Weddings is a story of love, money, murder, sex, and the lies we tell about them all. Kevin Kwan is the New York Times bestselling author of the "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Sex and Vanity." Kevin has been named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. IPJ Theatre, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Parking and Campus Map Information here For more information visit: warwicks.com

Premieres Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encores Monday, June 24 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrate 10 Years of Cinema Excellence! This year's ceremony, filmed in the newly renovated KPBS Studios, San Diego City College, and The Museum of Photographic Arts, takes on a special twist. We'll not only recognize the best in local narrative and documentary filmmaking across 25 categories, but also delve into the fascinating history, controversies, and lasting influence of award shows themselves in the entertainment industry.

Current students discuss what campus is like for them today, and administrators share their efforts toward equity.

Qualified graduates from the San Diego Unified School District now have a guaranteed spot at Cal State University San Marcos through a new partnership that includes college prep and support for students and families starting in middle school.

The date is set and the artists are selected for Vanguard Culture’s second ENVZN24: Urban Art Takeover. The biennial visual and performing arts festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover is a one-of-a-kind visual and performing arts festival that will transform urban areas of the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights with multi-sensory art interventions by creatives from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. The ENVZN24 hub will be located at The Soap Factory at 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, California. Experience an unforgettable fusion of creativity and culture at ENVZN24! Immerse yourself in live dance performances, captivating theatre and music acts, mesmerizing large-scale puppetry, and a stunning fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego. Wander through art installations enhanced with curated soundscapes, indulge in a mini film festival, savor delicious food and drinks from local vendors, and so much more. Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of cross-border artistry! Building on the success of the inaugural event last fall, programming will now be presented in daytime and evening sessions. “By programming two sessions, we are able to increase the number of activities as well as present more family-friendly activities in the daytime,” explained Vanguard Culture Founder and Executive Director Susanna Peredo Swap. A food truck court has been added for festival goers to enjoy while experiencing the wide variety of bi-national presentations. Nearly 20 arts organizations and 100 artists will be participating. They include: San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery, Álvaro Gabriel Díaz Rodríguez, XoQue Art in Motion, Debby & Larry Kline, Diane Campana, Doris Bittar, Outside the Lens, Jon Savage, Laura Luna Castillo, Monty Montgomery, MALU, Natalie Gonzalez, ArtWalk SD, John Mireles, Jax Milliano & BLAC, Early Girl Creations, Firme Voices Poetry, So Say We All, The Rosin Box Project, Malashock Dance Company, Fashion Week San Diego, Animal Cracker Conspiracy, Common Ground Theatre, Fern Street Circus, SISU Dance Company, DrumatiX, Salvador Corona, Voices of our City Choir, and Poets Underground. EVENT DETAILS: DATE & TIME: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 2PM – 6PM DAYTIME FESTIVAL - Family-friendly art experiences, mini circus, spoken word, large-scale puppets, steamroller printmaking, live music, fashion show, food and drink vendors, and more. 4PM – 6PM: VIP Wine + Culinary Experience at the Soap Factory Courtyard. 6PM – 10PM EVENING FESTIVAL - Immersive art installations, mini-film fest, multi-media and virtual reality experiences, avant-garde fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego, live theatre, music and dance; food and drink vendors and more. Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram

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