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Central Valley lawmaker Heath Flora will take over as the new Republican leader in the California State Assembly starting in mid-September. He spoke with CapRadio about his hope to foster more bipartisan cooperation and the need to bring greater political balance to the state Legislature.

Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.

To help a loved one with cancer, think about what you're good at — and what they need. Are you organized? Plan their meals. Detail-oriented? Go with them to appointments. Survivors share ideas.

Photographer Katie Currid captured fans attending Chappell Roan's tour stop in Kansas City. The Missouri native said bringing joy to the Midwest's queer community is deeply meaningful to her.

Tickets $42-$78 including fees (face value $35-$65). No fees if purchased at the CCAE Box Office in person. Celebrating 20 years, Bringing irish spirit to the holidays since 2005 The hugely popular Holiday show "Irish Christmas in America" returns in 2025, bringing a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the show features exceptional Irish music, song and dance in a family-friendly performance rich in humour and boundless energy. Evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland. The holiday show was first conceived in 2005 with past tours featuring such stellar guest vocalists as Niamh Farrell, Séamus & Méabh Begley, Teresa Horgan, Lumiere (Pauline Scanlon & Eilis Kennedy), Karan Casey, Cara Dillon, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Cathie Ryan and Michael Londra. Performance highlights from 2005 – 2024 include Cerritos Performing Arts Center – Los Angeles, National Geographic Live – Washington DC, Fox Theater, Tucson, The Egg – Albany, Annenberg Center – Philadelphia, Kimo Theater – Albuquerque, The Classic Center – Athens, Stephens Performing Arts Center – Pocatello ID. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2025. Irish Christmas in America on Facebook / Instagram

This week's new titles include memoir, comics journalism and speculative fiction, horror and humor. Susan Orlean tells her own story in Joyride, and Pulitzer-winner Adam Johnson has a new novel.

Each year, many more Americans see live theater in local schools than on Broadway. So when a show has a short run in New York? It's not over.

Local sketch troupe Dad Skeleton is crash landing at the Next Stage this month with an action-packed comedy variety show full of music, stand up, and hilarious sketches! Known around town as San Diego’s SNL, Dad Skeleton is fresh off their 2024 residency at Finest City Improv and are prepared to dazzle the Carlsbad Jazzercisers, Financiers, and eBike Hooligans. Get tickets before they sell out. (The tickets, not Dad Skeleton— they will always keep it real.) New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 19 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome’s immense wealth. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall.

The Monkey King, a rebellious 16th-century Chinese superhero, is finally breaking into the U.S. through Netflix films, blockbuster video games, and a sold-out San Francisco Opera production.