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Karla Tatiana Vasquez's search for a favorite family recipe became a cookbook documenting the food and culture of El Salvador.

Encore begins Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 - Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! Lucy Lawless stars in this contemporary Australian detective drama as retired cop Alexa Crowe. With her old boss regularly asking for her insight on cold cases and a young police data-analyst eager to be mentored--whether Alexa wants to or not--Alexa can't seem to stop solving crime.

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’ve collected our favorite books featuring Asian and Pacific Islander characters created by Asian or AANHPI authors or artists.

A far-right extremist group connected to San Diego is fueling anti-semitic incidents. In other news, an Escondido company makes specialty police uniforms for departments across the country. Plus, the world premiere of a play inspired by the Logan Heights community premieres at The Old Globe Thursday.

Smart phones at trivia night can make it easy to cheat. A cheating scandal shows it may be time to go back to pen and paper

San Diego officials are celebrating the installation of four new high-speed electricity charging stations near the Otay Mesa border crossing.

The school board voted unanimously to enforce the vaccine mandate, which has already been challenged in court. Next, San Diego Housing Commission CEO Rick Gentry announced his resignation amid an effort by the city council to change how the commission operates. Then, New York Times op-ed columnist and PBS contributor David Brooks joins Midday Edition ahead of his appearance at the Writer’s Symposium by the Sea. And, new data show more than 21,000 San Diego college students receive food assistance through the CalFresh program. They represent a fraction of those who are eligible for help. Finally, not far from downtown San Diego, in the heart of Barrio Logan, there’s a special culinary classroom where children as young as 10-years-old are learning the art of cooking.

San Diego leaders have touted their commitment to improving quality-of-life for residents in Paradise Hills and similar long-neglected communities. But some residents who would like to see the neighborhood’s sidewalks improved say they’re still waiting.

Attention all poetry lovers and supporters of education! You are invited to a live spoken word concert on May 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Logan Library. This event is in support of the students of Street of Dreams, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and pro bono legal support to teen mothers in urban San Diego who are at a high risk of homelessness and incarceration due to the generational effects of poverty and addiction. The incredible young women of Street of Dreams have persevered through unimaginable obstacles to complete the Street of Dreams program, graduate from high school, and enroll in college, becoming the first college attendees in their families. By attending this concert, you can help ensure that Street of Dreams can continue to provide the educational support and resources necessary for these amazing students to succeed. Come join us for an afternoon of breathtaking spoken word performances by talented local artists, while also making a difference in the lives of these inspiring students. Don't miss this opportunity to support education and the arts in our community. Mark your calendars for May 7, 2023 at 2pm, and we'll see you at the Logan Library in San Diego for an unforgettable event! You can also donate to the cause here. RSVP and learn more about the event here.

Celebrate Christmas in Barrio Logan at our Posada Navideña! Join us for our first community procession as we celebrate the holiday season and ring in a prosperous New Year. There will be free holiday themed kids activities, kid's goodie bags, antojitos, a chicano claus picture station, mariachi, lowriders and much, much more! Date | Saturday, December 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The procession will begin at 6 p.m. Location | Libelula Books & Co. Thank you for continuing to support all of the small businesses and artists in Barrio Logan —we appreciate you! This event is free and open to the family. For more information, please contact Libelula Books & Co. through Instagram.