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KPBS reporter Katie Hyson spoke with a member of the state’s reparations task force about what’s at stake.

What happens in Washington doesn’t stay there — it reaches all the way into San Diego’s labs, hospitals, and classrooms. Proposed federal cuts to medical research threaten the life-changing work happening right here in our community. From childhood cancer breakthroughs to ensuring diverse voices shape the future of medicine, local researchers are at risk of losing the support they need to keep pushing science forward. Join the Prebys Foundation and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to hear directly from San Diego scientists and advocates who are stepping up to explain what these cuts really mean — for our families, our health, and our future. But this isn’t just about what’s at stake. It’s about what we can do together. After the panel, you’ll learn simple, meaningful ways to take action. Because once we understand the impact, we can help change the outcome. Will you join us in standing up for science and the people it serves? Agenda: 1 p.m.– Welcome 1:05 p.m. – Panel: “The Human Impact of Research Cuts” & Q and A 2 p.m. – How can we help? Simple ways to support science 2:15 p.m. – Opportunity to Chat 1x1 with participants Parking available onsite. Prebys Foundation on Facebook / Instagram American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on Facebook / Instagram

This Disability Pride Month, join interdisciplinary artist duo Sensory Dimensions (Casey Hall-Landers & Elicia Neo) for the premiere of "My Body's Wake," a FREE multimedia experience at the City Heights Performance Annex. Through a visceral blend of body painting, live improvisational dance and violin, projection, and generative sound, "My Body's Wake" navigates the emotional terrains of grief, isolation, anger, and care - rooted in the artists' experience with chronic pain and dynamic disability. Sensory Dimensions depicts the experiences of disabled people with chronic illness and pain by immersing audiences in multi-sensory environments using a diverse range of artistic modalities to create accessible live art events. Founded by interdisciplinary dancer Casey Hall-Landers and multimedia violinist Elicia Neo through the Berklee NYC Masters program in Creative Media and Technology, the duo is fueled by a passion to create safe and welcoming spaces for all. Sensory Dimensions explores and recontextualizes pain through sensory and artistic pathways, using nature as a mirror to understand our bodies and integrating accessible design into their creative work. Casey and Elicia aim to raise awareness of invisible disabilities and chronic illness. Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for this FREE performance you don't want to miss! For more information, visit: https://sensorydimensions.godaddysites.com/.

"Gretel: the Musical" - a folk rock dive into the fairy tale... Join us on Saturday, July 5 at the City Heights Performance Annex for a FREE performance of "Gretel: the Musical," presented by Riot Productions, Inc. Featuring indie folk rock music on cello, guitar and cajon by composer Jenn Hartman Luck, this retelling of the classic Russian folk tales around “Hansel and Gretel” focuses on the women and girls of the fairy tales. Gretel processes the grief at the death of her mother and the rejection of her stepfamily while on the hero’s journey, facing knights and witches, spells and curses, and through it all the question–how will she survive? Featuring: Priya Richards as Gretel, with BJ Robinson, vocals and cajon, Sarah LeClair, vocals and cajon, Lyric Boothe, vocals and guitar, and Sharon Taylor, cello. Directed by BJ Robinson, assistant directed by Carlyn Thometz, music directed by Sarah LeClair. Riot Productions Inc. is an award winning womxn+ intersectional theatre production company which focuses on the development of new local works and the amplification of womxn’s voices at the intersection of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. They are the recipient of the William Male Foundation Fellowship, the Kellie and Dan O’Connor Foundation Grant, and the Together we Give Grant. Riot Productions, Inc. on Instagram

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, asking him to try again to form a government and produce a budget.

La oficina de presupuesto de la Casa Blanca dijo el viernes que han comenzado los despidos masivos de trabajadores federales, en un intento de ejercer mayor presión sobre los legisladores demócratas mientras continúa el cierre del gobierno.

On Capitol Hill, there has been almost no sign of progress toward ending the shutdown. Senators say they aren't even formally negotiating, which begs the question: what are they actually doing?

Stream now with KPBS+ through Nov. 12, 2025 / Encore Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in THE WEST WING and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.

Guard members in Memphis are operating under the governor's command — unlike other cities facing troop deployments, including Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago.

The Smarter Balanced standardized test results increased for almost every student group and every grade, in every subject.