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Congress has eliminated federal funding for public media. It is heartbreaking that after decades of outstanding public service by more than 1,000 public media stations in all corners of the United States, the federal investment in American communities has disappeared.

Federal funding represented $4.3 million of KPBS’ annual budget. We are fortunate to be in a strong financial position that will allow us to keep serving San Diego, but the long-term loss of funding will negatively impact us and influence the plans we have for the future.

As your local public media station, KPBS is an essential, front-line, public service accountable to you. Our goal is to empower San Diegans to make informed decisions to build, celebrate and grow as individuals, families and communities. We do this by providing trusted, balanced and insightful news, and educational and entertaining stories and events that reflect the voices and aspirations unique to our region. To do this, we need the support of our community more than ever. We will make it through this challenge because of you.

We are defunded not defeated.

Downtown El Cajon will sparkle this holiday season with Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon on Saturday, November 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to gather for an evening filled with festive fun, live entertainment, and the magic of the season. The heart of Downtown El Cajon will transform into a winter wonderland where visitors can shop an artisan market featuring local vendors, experience the magic of a Snow Zone complete with Santa’s magic snow bubble machines, and enjoy a variety of kids activities throughout the night. Guests can take photos with Santa, listen to live music, and watch as the holiday tree comes to life during a special lighting ceremony led by Mayor Bill Wells at 6:15 p.m. Children will also delight in riding a trackless train through the beautifully decorated streets, adding to the evening’s holiday charm. Downtown El Cajon on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the next installment of our Signature Event Series featuring distinguished alumni authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 and S.B. Divya MEng ’00. Drawing from their latest works, “Freeset” and “Loka,” the authors will explore how speculative fiction can address timely societal issues, including identity, memory and technology. The conversation will be moderated and will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seuss Room at Geisel Library. Admission is free and open to the public with required registration. Books will be available for purchase from the UC San Diego Bookstore during the reception, including the following titles: Sarina Dahlan ’98 “Freeset” “Preset” “Reset” S.B. Divya MEng ’00 “Machinehood” “Runtime” “Meru” (limited quantity) “Loka” (limited quantity) This event is part of the Library’s Signature Event Series, established in 2020 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library and made possible through the generous support of sponsors and Library Associates. About the Authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 is the author of the bestselling Four Cities trilogy — “Reset,” “Preset” and “Freeset” — as well as “Shadow Play: Ten Tales from the In-between.” Born into an Indonesian family in Thailand and immigrating to the United States at age 12, Dahlan brings a global perspective to her work, influenced by folklore, mythology and Japanese manga. A UC San Diego alumna with degrees in psychology and visual arts, her writing explores memory, identity and the cost of utopia. S.B. Divya, MEng ’00 is a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author whose work bridges hard science and imaginative storytelling. Her novels include “Machinehood,” “Meru” and “Loka,” which examine themes such as automation, cultural identity and artificial intelligence. A former electrical engineer with degrees in computational neuroscience and signal processing from UC San Diego, Divya’s fiction often reflects her technical background and challenges conventional genre boundaries. Partners: UC San Diego School of Arts & Humanities & Jacobs School of Engineering

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says a plan unveiled Thursday to take the first steps toward universal childcare for kids under five shows New Yorkers that "democracy can actually deliver for them."

San Diego Unified School District Thursday announced it will close schools on Feb. 26 to honor a strike by the San Diego Educator Association on pay and statewide special education staffing issues.

Some local businesses are bracing for Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.

New York State Police say the man was arrested after they received word from the FBI that that he made "threats to kill a member of Congress."

A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.

A West Coast Premiere "Beauty’s Daughter" by Dael Orlandersmith is a gripping and poetic one-woman play that explores the cycles of trauma, survival, and self-discovery in the heart of Harlem. At its center is Diane, a woman confronting the scars left by her charismatic yet deeply destructive mother, Beauty. Through a series of vivid monologues, Diane transforms into a tapestry of neighborhood characters—friends, lovers, and strangers—each reflecting the pain and resilience of urban life. With raw honesty and lyrical power, Orlandersmith crafts a portrait of a woman striving to break free from her past and reclaim her voice in a world that has tried to silence her. November 13 - 30, 2025 Performance Dates Specifics: November 13 - 7 p.m. - Pay What You Can Preview November 14 - 7 p.m. - Opening Night November 15- 4 p.m. November 16- 2 p.m. November 19 - 7 p.m. November 20 - 7 p.m. November 21 - 7 p.m. November 22 - 4 p.m. November 23 - 2 p.m. November 26 - 7 p.m. November 28 - 7 p.m. - Pay What You Can November 29 - 4 p.m. November 30 - 2 p.m. No performance on Thanksgiving, November 27 Ticket Information: - General Admission Ticket: $40 - Seniors (55 and older) Ticket: $35 [with proof of ID at the door] - Military Ticket: $35 [with proof of ID at the door] - Student Ticket: $30 [with proof of ID at the door] - Fellow Working Artist Ticket $30 [any arts discipline] - Pay What You Can: November 13 [preview performance] and November 28 OnWord Theatre acknowledges that we create and perform on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay people, who have nurtured this region since time immemorial. In gratitude and recognition, we are honored to offer complimentary attendance to all First Nations people with proof of ID. Please contact info@OnWordTheatre.com to reserve your ticket. OnWord Theatre - Website / Facebook / Instagram

House Call San Diego: hosted by Long Beach's finest DJ's in sunny San Diego. Expect non-step deep, acid, disco and minimal house music! Calling in Long Beach's Finest DJ's for a San Diego Dance Party! Join us as Cool Contest Records rolls into San Diego for a special night of underground house music at The Hole SD, celebrating nine years of left-field grooves, iconic releases, and community vibes. We’re a Los Angeles and Long Beach-based house music record label and podcast series, and we’re bringing to the 619. LINEUP:Brookluhn Colin James DJ XBoyfriend Steeno Trever Hartung Eric Leonardis Expect an eclectic mix of deep grooves, cheeky edits, and future classics. Brookluhn—fresh off a set at Desert Hearts Festival—joins a stacked lineup of DJs with roots in Long Beach, LA, and San Diego’s house scene. What is Cool Contest? We’re known for blending avant-garde house with a playful, self-aware aesthetic, where the only rule is No Trainwrecks! Over the past nine years, we’ve released music from innovators like Stefan Seay, Michael Fam, and Seven Davis Jr., while building a devoted community of listeners through our podcast and events. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/house-call-san-diego-by-cool-contest-records-tickets-1308268158279?aff=ebdssbdestsearch