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A new conservancy will oversee work to improve vegetation, water quality and natural habitat in the Salton Sea. Will nearly half a billion dollars in projects be enough?

Thousands of travelers are passing through San Diego International Airport and local freeways to reach their Thanksgiving destinations. Plus, those affected by the January flood in San Diego, welcome guests for the holiday. And, a local judge criticizes the process for releasing sexually violent predators in San Diego County.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling on California’s cities to ban homeless encampments in public spaces. Several local cities, including Escondido and San Marcos, already have bans in place. But some feel the move is being made before more resources are available.

Area Rug Comedy is an underground art and standup comedy show in Downtown San Diego, featuring Southern California's best up and coming creatives. The evening will begin with a comedy show, featuring headliner Tatyana Guchi (Netflix is a Joke, Laugh Factory, BMC Improv), Cameron Frost (Ca$h Grab Podcast), and Connor Castello (Don't Tell Comedy). After the show, stick around for an art market, featuring local vendors and DJ Nebula and DJ! For more information visit: arearugcomedy.com Stay Connected on Instagram

Join Solana Center for this 2-hour workshop where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. Perfect for beginners. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container. In this workshop, we will cover: * What is composting and why it is so important * Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs * What tools and materials you’ll need * Which items are compostable and which to avoid * How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile Composting benefits for your garden and living a greener life include: * Knowing where your food scraps are going and keeping them out of the landfill * Knowing exactly what went into your compost * Using compost in your garden to increase soil water retention, and as a result saving money * Increasing soil microbiome & overall soil health for happy plants Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego. Thank you to our site host, Sweetwater Community Garden. Visit: Backyard Composting Basics Workshop Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Instagram and Facebook

The use of an image of Trump on the 2026 pass — rather than the usual picture of nature — has sparked a backlash, sticker protests, and a lawsuit from a conservation group.

Each month, join KPBS Kids and the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum for a costume character meet-and-greet and hands-on workshops. Join us at the museum for a visit by the costume character*, a special story time, book giveaway, and special activities throughout the Museum. *Note: Costume character meet-and-greets are subject to availability. Costume characters are selected for specific events given availability. Access to the meet-and-greet portion of the event may be restricted based on attendance. Price of KPBS Kids Events is included in Museum admission. For Museum admission pricing, please visit our Admission & Pricing page. Full 2025 Event Schedule: January 17: Buddy from Dinosaur Train March 6: Hats Off to Reading Day: Cat in the Hat April 12: Clifford* August 16: Curious George September 20: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat** October 3: Elinor Wonders Why November 7: Molly of Denali **This is a ticketed event. Pre-registration is required. Visit: https://www.sdcdm.org/kpbs2024 Visit KPBS on Facebook + Instagram San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook + Instagram This project is a partnership between KPBS and the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation.Copyright 1957, 1985 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. TM 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., Portfolio Entertainment Inc and Collingwood O’Hare Productions Ltd. All rights reserved.KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University.

Each month, join KPBS Kids and the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum for a costume character meet-and-greet and hands-on workshops. Join us at the museum for a visit by the costume character*, a special story time, book giveaway, and special activities throughout the Museum. *Note: Costume character meet-and-greets are subject to availability. Costume characters are selected for specific events given availability. Access to the meet-and-greet portion of the event may be restricted based on attendance. Price of KPBS Kids Events is included in Museum admission. For Museum admission pricing, please visit our Admission & Pricing page. Full 2025 Event Schedule: January 17: Buddy from Dinosaur Train March 6: Hats Off to Reading Day: Cat in the Hat April 12: Clifford* August 16: Curious George September 20: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat** October 3: Elinor Wonders Why November 7: Molly of Denali **This is a ticketed event. Pre-registration is required. Visit: https://www.sdcdm.org/kpbs2024 Visit KPBS on Facebook + Instagram San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook + Instagram This project is a partnership between KPBS and the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation.Copyright 1957, 1985 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. TM 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., Portfolio Entertainment Inc and Collingwood O’Hare Productions Ltd. All rights reserved.KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University.

Each month, join KPBS Kids and the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum for a costume character meet-and-greet and hands-on workshops. Join us at the museum for a visit by the costume character*, a special story time, book giveaway, and special activities throughout the Museum. *Note: Costume character meet-and-greets are subject to availability. Costume characters are selected for specific events given availability. Access to the meet-and-greet portion of the event may be restricted based on attendance. Price of KPBS Kids Events is included in Museum admission. For Museum admission pricing, please visit our Admission & Pricing page. Full 2025 Event Schedule: January 17: Buddy from Dinosaur Train March 6: Hats Off to Reading Day: Cat in the Hat April 12: Clifford* August 16: Curious George September 20: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat** October 3: Elinor Wonders Why November 7: Molly of Denali **This is a ticketed event. Pre-registration is required. Visit: https://www.sdcdm.org/kpbs2024 Visit KPBS on Facebook + Instagram San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook + Instagram This project is a partnership between KPBS and the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation.Copyright 1957, 1985 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. TM 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., Portfolio Entertainment Inc and Collingwood O’Hare Productions Ltd. All rights reserved.KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University.

Each month, join KPBS Kids and the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum for a costume character meet-and-greet and hands-on workshops. Join us at the museum for a visit by the costume character*, a special story time, book giveaway, and special activities throughout the Museum. *Note: Costume character meet-and-greets are subject to availability. Costume characters are selected for specific events given availability. Access to the meet-and-greet portion of the event may be restricted based on attendance. Price of KPBS Kids Events is included in Museum admission. For Museum admission pricing, please visit our Admission & Pricing page. Full 2025 Event Schedule: January 17: Buddy from Dinosaur Train March 6: Hats Off to Reading Day: Cat in the Hat April 12: Clifford* August 16: Curious George September 20: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat** October 3: Elinor Wonders Why November 7: Molly of Denali **This is a ticketed event. Pre-registration is required. Visit: https://www.sdcdm.org/kpbs2024 Visit KPBS on Facebook + Instagram San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook + Instagram This project is a partnership between KPBS and the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation.Copyright 1957, 1985 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. TM 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., Portfolio Entertainment Inc and Collingwood O’Hare Productions Ltd. All rights reserved.KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University.