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It took the capsule 17 hours to make the trip home, experiencing re-entry temperatures of around 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit as it punched through the atmosphere following Friday's ISS undocking.

All talks are free and open to everyone. Join us every Friday at MiraCosta College for LIFE ~ Learning Is For Everyone ~ two fascinating, interesting and timely topics. At 1 p.m. "A History of Soaring in San Diego – Torrey Pines Glider Port" Gary Fogel PH.D., Chief Exec. Office of Natural Selection, Inc. Adjunct Faculty SDSU Dr. Fogel will discuss the importance of soaring highlighting the Torrey Pines Glider port in La Jolla. His efforts to help preserve the glider port as a historic site for future generations have resulted in two books. At 2:30 p.m. "Climate Activism Abroad" with Tyler Mashike, Senior at Canyon Crest HS. Tyler will be presenting innovations in renewable energy, carbon emission reduction and green city infrastructure with a focus on the world’s first carbon neutral city, Copenhagen, Denmark. To watch on Zoom LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. Email: life.miracosta@gmail.com Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with crafts this month: 10/2/25: Tin Bracelet 10/9/25: Mini Piñata ______________________________________________________________ Celebre el mes de la Herencia Hispana con manualidades diferentes este mes: 10/2/25: Pulsera de estaño 10/9/25: Mini Piñata

In conversation with KPBS, journalist Osita Nwanevu argues that the United States is not a true democracy and needs to fundamentally rethink its political system, rather than trying to reform it from within.

Five major publishing houses and the bestselling author are suing Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly training its Llama generative AI models on millions of copyrighted materials.

San Diegans are protesting immigration raids with nationwide rallies planned this weekend as Trump finally gets his military parade. Then, the San Diego City Council approved a new, trimmed-down budget — find out what was cut and what was saved. And Voice of San Diego CEO Scott Lewis is back again, talking trash fees. Also hear the latest on Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting migrants who show up to their immigration court hearings. And KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando has a review of the new romantic comedy “Materialists.” Finally, it’s the first day of the San Diego County Fair. We bring you there along with some adoptable new companions from the San Diego Humane Society.

Take an armchair journey through local lore and Old California, hosted by David Schmidt, author, musician and storyteller--aided and abetted by members of Storytellers of San Diego. We tell tales live and up close to entertain, inform, mystify and mesmerize, without notes--Moth-style. Enjoy the eclectic, artsy atmosphere and great java in atmospheric Ocean Beach. Bring a friend and enjoy an early evening of arts and culture. Visit: https://www.obtemplate.com/event-details/2nd-mondays-storytellers-of-san-diego-a-free-event-3

The sprawling agency saw its baseline funding expire after lawmakers left town for a week-long recess, but without a deal to rein in the conduct of federal immigration officers.

KPBS Midday Edition is inviting Sam the Cooking Guy on the show for some advice on pulling off a great Thanksgiving meal. He’ll also answer your questions.

"Ostentatious Oasis" – A New Exhibition by Dave Kinsey Confronts Humanity’s Delusions of Permanence. Oolong Gallery is pleased to present Ostentatious Oasis, a solo exhibition by San Diego based painter Dave Kinsey, opening March 15th and running through April 15th. In his first solo exhibition in four years, this body of work—a continuation of Kinsey’s ongoing Existential Synthesis series—confronts humanity’s precarious relationship with nature and the self-imposed isolation that blinds us to its realities. For this exhibition, Kinsey employs disjointed marble figures as metaphors for human arrogance— symbolizing illusions of purity and permanence that fracture under the weight of our own actions. White marble, historically tied to wealth and power, becomes a symbol of hubris, crumbling in contrast to the consequences of human advancement: wars that displace, disasters that devastate, and relentless exploitation that erodes the natural world. How do we as humans coexist or even adapt within these uncanny and divergent spaces? What will become of our modern way of living that seems at odds with the natural rhythm of our planet?" the artist asks. Set within surreal, urbane environments, the figures reflect humanity’s disconnection from nature, insulated within artificial comforts that distort our perception of reality. Through deep earth tones and fluid, dreamlike compositions, Kinsey invites viewers to confront these fragile constructs and reimagine humanity’s role—not as masters of the Earth, but as beings inextricably bound to it. Influenced by a pivotal trip to Florence in 2022, Kinsey draws upon the grandeur of Renaissance sculpture while subverting its ideals through a surrealist lens. This synthesis of historical reverence and contemporary existential inquiry defines Ostentatious Oasis, bridging past and present in an urgent reflection on civilization’s fragility. Opening reception will be held on March 15th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., where the artist will be in attendance. For press inquiries, high-resolution images, or interview requests, please contact Oolong Gallery at info@oolongalery.com Exhibition Details: Title: Ostentatious Oasis Artist: Dave Kinsey Venue: Oolong Gallery 6030 La Flecha, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Dates: March 15th - April 15th, 2025 Visit: https://oolongallery.com/ Oolong on Instagram