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The San Diego Padres announced Saturday its current controlling owners, the Seidler family, had agreed to transfer control of the team to a new ownership group led by Kwanza Jones and José Feliciano.

Before the upgrades, it was nearly impossible for hikers to safely cross between Serra Mesa and Mission Valley.

After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.

KPBS Staff picks for where to hike, camp, birdwatch, bike and make the most of San Diego's sunshine and open spaces.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. The film explores the life and tragic passing of up-and-coming visual artist Michael Richards, a New Yorker of Jamaican descent who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Michael’s body of work explores the Black experience in America. His life and art are discussed in the film by a handful of his peers and fans.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 23 at 11 a.m. as San Diego legend Richard Lederer will be serving up his trademark wit and wisdom in a special performance at the Coronado Public Library. This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s birth certificate and mission statement. Union Tribune columnist and International Punster of the Year, Richard Lederer, will talk about the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address. With more than 60 books to his name, including the exceptional Anguished English series, Dr. Lederer has a unique ability to make language both enlightening and fun. Dr. Lederer is also the founding co-host of the popular KPBS program, "A Way With Words." A recipient of the prestigious Toastmasters International Golden Gavel award, Dr. Lederer will be sure to leave you laughing and learning. This event is free to attend thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado. Head to cplevents.org for more information. Richard Lederer on Facebook

During the COVID-19 pandemic, laptops and web-based programs kept students connected to school. Now, parents are asking the district to acknowledge the drawbacks of educational technology.

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through teamwork, exercises, and discussions with startup founders and experts, teens will learn how to come up with viable business ideas, understand the marketing mix and choose their target customer, and develop their positioning and entrepreneurial strategy. The program culminates with a team pitch to expert judges from San Diego's own startup community! This program is for high school age youth. This is a free 5-day program series. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

BWSD x WAHN Two community forces coming together to kick off Black History Month the right way. Imani, the owner of Black Women SD, has been intentionally creating safe spaces to celebrate Blackness in San Diego. This time, she’s collaborating with Jordan Kai, a long standing community organizer and the founder and event producer behind We Are Here Now SD, to bring that vision to the dance floor. With MYYON and DJ Kitana on the decks, this is more than a party. It’s a dance event rooted in Black arts, culture, and really good music. A space to move, connect, and celebrate who we are and where we come from. Come dance with us. Come celebrate Black history, Black creativity, and Black joy—together.

Class Description What is story sense? When should you add more description? More dialogue? Can story sense be learned or is it only intuitive? Find out in this fun, interactive class. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram