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San Diego once had a bustling Chinatown with roots that go all the way back to the 1850s and 1860s. We dive into the history behind San Diego's historic Chinatown, and efforts to revitalize the district it once existed in.

Rebecca Jade is a dynamic singer/songwriter whose career spans nearly two decades, fueled by her musical upbringing and versatile talent. She has shared the stage with world-renowned artists, toured with Sheila E. since 2017, performed with Sir Elton John at the Academy Awards, and appeared on the Emmy-nominated “Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince.” Her collaborations include Dave Koz & Friends, Eric Darius, and led opening performances for Will Downing, Boney James, Jeffrey Osborne, and Musiq Soulchild. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/2026-rebecca-jade/ Rebecca Jade on Instagram and Facebook

Hudson always wanted to sing, but feared it would derail her acting career. Now she's up for an Oscar for her portrayal of a hairdresser who performs in a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue.

Meteorologists said the storm is the strongest in a decade, dumping more than 2 feet of snow across the Northeast.

Reddit users in r/sandiego asked about the issues and candidates at the center of April's special election to fill Nora Vargas’ vacancy on the county Board of Supervisors.

The countdown has begun for the decaying building in the heart of downtown to either be sold or demolished. The nearly 100-year-old California Theatre has been shuttered since 1990 due to structural safety concerns.

Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group! Our July discussion book is “Embassytown,” by China Miéville. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we will meet in the Sullivan Library Commission Room on the 9th floor of the library. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. (There is a Padres home game the same evening, so free parking will not be available at the library - the Central Library's parking is devoted to the Padres games during home games, so you may want to use public transportation or consider attending virtually via Zoom.) For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-423008 Welcome to our reading community! San Diego Central Library on Facebook

Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. A once peaceful nation now gripped by drug cartels, violence, and a military crackdown. With rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians, and families caught in the crossfire, examining efforts to stem the violence and the human toll.

El Chingon, located at 560 Fifth Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter, will raise a glass to National Margarita Day with a spirited lineup of events celebrating agave, cocktails and its bold new house destilado. The festivities will include a Santo Tequila sampling social at El Chingon and Prohibition; and the debut of El Chingon Destilado tequila in a specialty honeydew margarita and guest-voted cocktail contest. The celebration will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 19 with a Santo Tequila sampling social at El Chingon and Prohibition, GBOD Hospitality Group’s hidden underground speakeasy at 548 Fifth Ave. The event will feature three Santo Tequila cocktail specials made with Santo Tequila Blanco, including its signature Madero with El Chingon house-made watermelon cordial, finished with a chamoy and Tajín rim, priced at $14; a fresh melon, lime juice and agave margarita, with a Tajín rim, priced at $14; and a shot of Santo and a Mexican lager combination. Santo Tequila brand ambassadors will also pour complimentary tequila samples at El Chingon from 6 to 8 p.m. Founded by legendary rocker Sammy Hagar and iconic chef Guy Fieri, Santo Tequila is crafted with zero additives and made from 100% Blue Weber Agave sourced from the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. On Sunday, Feb. 22, El Chingon will spotlight its newly introduced El Chingon Bad Ass Destilado tequila with a specialty honeydew margarita available exclusively for the day. The cocktail will be crafted with the destilado, fresh melon, lime juice and agave, finished with a chamoy and Tajín rim, and priced at $14. Bartenders from across GBOD Hospitality Group’s restaurants and bars will shake up original El Chingon Destilado margaritas as part of a contest where guests will serve as the ultimate judges to vote for their favorite drink. The winning bartender will earn an unforgettable all-expenses-paid trip to Tequila, the small town in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco and the birthplace of the spirit. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at ElChingon.com. El Chingon on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Designed to capture the spirit of Mexican revolutionary, Pancho Villa, and his pistoleros, El Chingon serves traditional Mexican food with elevated ingredients, paired with cerveza and an expansive beverage menu with a specialty in agave-based cocktails. El Chingon is open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. El Chingon features a “bad ass” happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Glamorous lady detective Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis, "The Babadook") returns in a cinematic sequel to the wildly popular TV series. In 1929 Jerusalem, Phryne's rescue of a young Bedouin girl leads her on a globe-trotting adventure to uncover priceless treasures, wartime secrets, and an ancient tomb bearing a terrible curse, with the help of handsome detective Jack Robinson (Nathan Page, UNDERBELLY).