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Alumnipalooza 2025 is MiraCosta College’s signature alumni celebration. Open to alumni, families, and the community. Join us on Saturday, June 7, from noon - 3 p.m. at the Oceanside Campus for a vibrant afternoon of food, live music, alumni-owned vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of Spartan pride. The first 100 RSVPs will receive a free straw hat! Each ticket includes one food ticket and one drink ticket. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase directly from vendors. RSVP Now | alumni.miracosta.edu Questions? Email alumni@miracosta.edu MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook

A number of seasoned veterans with a taste for big swings and clever premises have new novels out this week, including stories of gothic horror and dark academia from the likes of R.F. Kuang, Leah Stein and Helen Oyeyemi.

Inca society kept records by encoding information into knotted cords called khipu. A new analysis of hair woven into these cords suggests this record-keeping was practiced by commoners as well as elites.

The San Diego City Council Monday passed an ordinance banning grocery stores from offering digital-only deals in the city, the first of its kind in the nation.

The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews, Ken Burns chronicles the events that have shaped the first 200 years of congress and, in turn, our country.

Your favorite fantastic worlds in film and television are the product of not just visual effects, but the music and sounds that accompany them. In what ways can sound and music shape our perceptions of that which we see? Join us for an entertaining and educational discussion of the aural dimension of popular media, with a special emphasis on "Doctor Who" and its history of unique and innovative uses of music and sound. This engaging, entertaining, and educational series of fan panels will appeal to Whovians, armchair scientists, and generally curious minds. Bridging science and storytelling, this series explores the real-world science in “Sci-Fi,” engaging the world of Doctor Who. Visit: 'Into the Whoniverse' panel series: Shaping Worlds of Wonder through Music and Sound Comic-Con International on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego’s community college district finds itself directly in Trump’s crosshairs: Its “pride centers” were the only items called out by name in the administration’s plan to slash more than $10 billion of federal spending on education.

Lecture title: The science of longer, healthier lives - Front Row lecture with Eric Topol, MD Description: How close are we to a future where aging is no longer a barrier to vitality? Scripps Research executive vice president and professor Eric Topol will discuss the themes of his new book on longevity. Drawing on the latest breakthroughs, he’ll explore how innovations in artificial intelligence and drug discovery are combating chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and neurodegeneration. Topol will reveal how these advances are not only extending lifespans but also improving health at every stage of life. About Scripps Research: Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. The Front Row lecture series, now in its eighth season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. Reserve your seat today and learn how our scientists remain at the forefront of advancing the future of science and medicine. Join us—in the front row. Visit: Scripps Research Front Row Lecture Scripps Research on Instagram and Facebook

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join Brandi Carlile, Kris Kristofferson, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams and more to celebrate the life of the Man in Black in honor of his 80th birthday year. The 2012 concert hosted by Matthew McConaughey paid tribute to Cash’s music, roots and heritage. Recorded at Austin City Limited Live at the Moody.