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California’s landmark labor law aims to make nail salon workers, predominantly Vietnamese women, full employees rather than contractors in an industry known for labor violations.

Since its appearance at ArtPower in 2017, the “elegant and bold, inventive and joyful.” (Times Union) Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. Emphasizing a collaborative creative process, Malpaso is committed to working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. Visit: Malpaso Dance Company Malpaso Dance Company on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego's creative pulse is louder than ever. The Finest brings you the artists, makers and disruptors redefining culture in the region.

Finnie, who helped re-establish the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, maintains a lifelong dedication to sharing Black arts and culture. Plus, a graphic novel retelling of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Then, your weekend preview.

A host of beloved authors have new books hitting shelves this week, including a memoir by humorist Barry, a Mark Twain bio by Chernow and essays by Richard Russo.

Thursday, June 12, 2025, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Monday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. In this special memorial episode we honor the remarkable Dea Hurston, a trailblazing playwright and philanthropist whose legacy includes the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center in Carlsbad, California.

SZA Dance Night returns to Soda Bar on Friday July 11! SZA Dance Night brings the soulful, genre-blending vibes of SZA alongside artists like Doechii, Jorja Smith, and Summer Walker. Tickets Soda Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Coffee with Kafka and the UCSD German Studies Program present a free screening of "The Glory of Life," the award-winning film about the surprising love affair between the literary genius Franz Kafka and his last love, Dora Diamant, in the last year of his life. The film is open to the public and will be screened on the UCSD campus at the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UCSD. "The Glory of Life" premiered in 2024 in Berlin and has been nominated for three national German Film Awards. An interactive discussion on the film will be held separately, on Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in Pan's Garden. Reservations are required. Visit: http://www.coffeewithkafka.com/

Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’ll ask voters to decide on new districts in November as California seeks to challenge GOP-controlled states redrawing maps to favor Republicans in the midterms.

California gun owners raced to take advantage of a new federal appeals court ruling against a law that required background checks for ammunition purchases. Some expect Gov. Gavin Newsom to appeal.