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An art-school dropout seizes control of her life and livelihood by branching out into credit card fraud in this Los Angeles noir. Plaza is both vulnerable and fierce as a woman on the take.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mark O'Connor about his memoir, Crossing Bridges, on his journey from multi-instrumentalist child prodigy to solo artist composing and performing on world stages.

For years Copeland was told that her skin color, her body and her hair didn't conform to what ballerinas were supposed to look like. Her memoir is The Wind at My Back.

The city of Oceanside was at one point referred to as "Ocean-slime." But now, it's gentrifying.

American fashion designer Thom Browne, who recently won a trademark lawsuit filed by sportswear giant Adidas, said it was important to fight this battle to help his smaller, independent colleagues.

After a two-year delay, Local Roots Hard Kombucha opens its much-anticipated “Boochyard” tap room in North County. Owned, brewed, and operated by cousins – Ryan White and Joe Carmichael – Local Roots will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, March 26 from noon to 11:00 p.m. The all-day event will feature live music, giveaways, along with drink and food specials. The new 7,500-square-foot space (2,000 indoor and 5,500 outdoor patio) on the border of Vista and Carlsbad, will serve all products and flavors including favorites, such as: Cali Mule, Blood Orange Mimosa, Strawberry Mojito, Purple Haze, Island Vibes, Mai Tai, and a specialty Hop ‘N Citrus, collaboration with Second Chance Brew Co. Also debuting this spring is Local Roots’ Can-for-a-Cause to benefit the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Launching April 1 with special can art, proceeds between April and June will be donated to the Alliance, an international, nonprofit conservation organization. The Boochyard is located at 1430 Vantage Court, Suite 101 in Vista (92081). Taproom hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays noon to 11:00 p.m. and Sundays noon to 9:00 p.m. Hard kombucha is an alcoholic beverage and consumers must be 21+ to buy. Kombucha should also be refrigerated upon delivery. For more information, visit www.LocalRootsKombucha.com.

Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! The story of how the American Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography. Learn how it became an iconic symbol of patriotism but also of environmental activism and Native American traditions.

Phoebe Plummer, a climate activist with Just Stop Oil, speaks with NPR's Morning Edition about what the group wants, and why they're turning to controversial tactics to get it.

Lucky Stars Market is an event that prioritizes women & queer ran small businesses! We’re featuring 40+ vendors featuring jewelry, vintage clothing, and more. It’s a perfect stop for your shopping this holiday season, shop small! Admission is free to the public but RSVP is necessary. Vendors, sign up here! Date: Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 at 11a.m.-5p.m. Location: Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center Cost: Free with registration For more information on this event and registration please visit HERE!

The Baroque period contains riches that inspired composers above any other. We begin with J.S Bach’s immortal concerto for two violins, and continue to explore some of the most captivating pieces of his era and beyond, with C.P.E. Bach’s (his son) Cello Concerto, Biber’s brilliant and irreverent Battalia, a commentary on the Thirty Year War that engulfed Europe at the time, and Grosso Mogul, Vivaldi’s fiery and dazzling concerto. Date | Sunday, July 31 at 3 p.m. Location | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $48 to $98. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/beyond-bach or call (858) 459-3728.