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Some of the nation's largest restaurants boast of decades-long survival through economic downturns, stiffer competition, and changing American palates. And we still love them anyway. Why?

If you're searching for music off the beaten path, here's the list for you. NPR Music's Tiny Desk editor and resident Viking scours the corners of the music world to find his favorite records of 2025.

Learn to needle felt! November 16, 2-5 p.m. Oh, butterflies! Fluttering bursts of happy colors! In this class, we will be making a butterfly out of wool, using needle felting techniques. Needle felting is a process where wool fibers are pressed together using long, special needles of different sizes, turning wool into felt. Because of the sharpness of the needles, this class is for students 12+ years old, and guards will be provided. During these three hours we will cut out butterflies from wool felt , “paint” the wings with wool, and shape the body dimensionally. Your butterfly can be turned into a brooch or hung on the walls. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

For restaurants, going viral is appetizing. But at what cost?

National City's Pepper Park can soon expand in size by nearly 50% thanks to a ruling this week by the California Coastal Commission to approve the National City Balanced Plan.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Guest: Dan Wang, Technology analyst and author. Over the last two decades, China has transformed into an engineering state. Its ability to build almost anything has led to record growth, but also domestic challenges and soaring debt. Can the US learn from China's rise and avoid its mistakes?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested John Shin, who has played with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. The Department of Homeland Security cited his 2019 DUI conviction as the reason.

Learn to Measure & Pattern Read! November 1, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. In this 1-hour demonstration class, sewist and pattern designer Paige Plihal guides students through a complete introduction to demystifying sewing patterns. Paige will demonstrate printing and assembling a PDF pattern as well as laying out and cutting a simple tank top. Students will also learn how to read a printed pattern envelope, and leave with a list of resources for beginner garment sewists. Techniques are demonstration only, the last section of class will be Q&A. Come with questions and a place to take notes! Ages 10+ years. Children 8+ yrs are welcome to attend with an adult. Beginners welcome. No requirements. This class is a lecture-demonstration class, not a hands-on, project-based workshop. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the interest list to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the interest list to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Sewing Fundamentals: Pattern Reading 101 San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Join the GRAMMY®-nominated, record-breaking BRIT Award-winning singer for a virtuoso performance at the iconic London venue. The concert features reimagined orchestral arrangements of songs from her acclaimed debut album, "My 21st Century Blues." The setlist includes standout moments such as “Oscar Winning Tears,” a show-stopping rendition of “Worth It,” and the chart-topping hit single “Escapism."

The Support the Enlisted Project, or STEP, has a new, larger Miramar headquarters to facilitate national expansion.