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Author Luis Reyes explores the legacy of Latin and Hispanic artists in American film.

"It's very hard to narrow the list," says the Chief Preservation Officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The 2023 list includes a gas station, an artist studio and two Chinatowns.

As war threatens lives and livelihoods across Ukraine, what impact can sanctions have on the Russian invasion? Plus, as the nation recognizes Black History Month, a closer look at how far San Diego has (or hasn’t) come since the civil rights movement, through the eyes of local civil rights hero Harold K. Brown. And, in the arts this weekend, a touring dance performance full of horror and fairy tales, a one-night theatrical production celebrating Black joy and creativity,

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at our 5th annual Reader Burgers & Beer event! This event will once again be held in beautiful Golden Hill Park. Try gourmet burgers from 20 of the best restaurants as they compete to win the "Best Burger" award. But what are burgers without beer to wash it down with? Enjoy beer tastings from 40+ local breweries. Curated exclusively by our food writers, this event brings together the very best burger vendors — and you decide who will ultimately win. Each attendee will be given a token to place in a voting box on the table of their favorite vendor. The vendor who receives the most tokens wins. While you eat your weight in burgers and bask in the San Diego sunshine, there will be live music, art demos and more. Saturday, September 10 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Golden Hill Park 21+ ONLY! RAIN OR SHINE! NO INFANTS OR CHILDREN! NO PETS! ID required at the door Sales are final Samples and tastings are while supplies last No refunds will be issued GENERAL ADMISSION; 1PM (21+ ONLY) ID is required Valid from 1pm-4pm and includes burgers from all vendors and tastings from all breweries (while supplies last). 21+ with valid ID. $45.00 / $49.04 with fees VIP: 12PM (21+ ONLY) ID is required Valid from 12pm-4pm (early admittance) and includes burgers from all vendors and tastings from all breweries (while supplies last). 21+ with valid ID. $55.00 / $59.66 with fees PARTY 4-PACK- 1pm (21+ ONLY) ID is required Grab three friends and make it a party by buying a 4-pack of general admission tickets for just $140. These tickets include entry into the event at 1pm, unlimited burger and beer tastings samples from all participating vendors and live entertainment. 21+ ONLY. No pets, infants or toddlers will be permitted. View this event on Facebook

San Diego Poetry Annual open reading with special guest Jack Webb, founder and director of the Border Voices Poetry Program. Join us at the La Jolla/Riford Library, located at 7555 Draper Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Hosted by Seretta Martin, Managing Editor, SDPA. All authors, fans of lit arts, and poets looking to publish are welcome. Come to watch, share, and celebrate. Sign up to read by email at mkklam@gmail.com or text (619) 957-3264. Please indicate in your message whether or not you’ve previously published work in SDPA. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Art Scene West Gallery is pleased to present over thirty new pop/surrealism paintings by San Diego artist Mikey Kettinger, with a gallery reception on Saturday, March 19, from 4-8 p.m. Mikey Kettinger’s work has been featured in museums, galleries, and public art exhibitions around the USA and internationally, but this will be his first formal gallery exhibition in San Diego. Visit Art Scene West on Facebook + Instagram Mikey Kettinger is on Instagram + @mikeyimaginary on Twitter

Colombia's capital is home to 11 million people — and to some of the worst traffic jams in the world. Now Chinese companies are building its first metro line.

A program in Seattle is helping people in drug and alcohol recovery overcome barriers to medical care in an effort to keep them off the street. A key piece is battling stigma from medical providers.

After years of preparation, San Diego’s community choice energy program will start enrolling hundreds of thousands of customers. Then, KPBS Science and Technology reporter Thomas Fudge on how San Diego is enacting the new state law that requires food scraps to be composted, instead of being sent to landfills. Later, signatures are being collected for a proposed state ballot measure that could guarantee funding for arts in public schools. Plus, today is Chinese New Year, we take a look at the traditions that shape the holiday. Lastly, KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with Michael Gene Sullivan about his play “The Great Khan,” which is being staged at the San Diego Rep in March.

San Diego County and the rest of Southern California are under a new drought emergency announced this week. Local waters officials are encouraging conservation but say our local water supply is stable. Then, natural gas bills will see a sharp increase for the month of December, and an even sharper one in January. San Diego Gas and Electric estimates the average gas bill for customers this month will be roughly $80. Plus, worries about rising anti-semitism have gotten more attention recently after the bigoted comments of an artist, who now goes by the name "Ye.”. So how is San Diego's Jewish community reacting? Also, a new online service helps college students connect with potential roommates. Plus, reporter John Carroll takes us to the Cat Lounge in La Jolla, a place for felines and people to come together. Finally, the search for a good night’s sleep can be elusive to many of us. We talk about sleep and how it impacts our overall health with Dr. Derek Loewy, director of the insomnia program at the Scripps Clinic Viterbi Family Sleep Center.