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The kindergarten vaccination rate against the measles in Gaines County is 82%, far below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.

San Diego's Laurel and Hardy club, the Saps at Sea, presents Stan and Ollie in "Big Business" and "Great Guns", plus a cartoon and the Three Stooges comedy "Back from the Front". Admission is $10. The fun gathering includes dessert! Kids 12 and under FREE. Films start at 5 p.m., doors open at 4:30. Visit the Saps At Sea - San Diego Facebook page

Looking for ways to reset after the busy holiday season? Refresh your senses and reconnect with nature at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. From vibrant blooms to a peaceful Bamboo Garden, discover four miles of meandering trails, and over 5,000 plant species from across the globe. Find zen with a variety of wellness classes each month, including weekly Open Air Yoga held on our sprawling Gazebo Lawn, or enjoy a truly unique yoga experience surrounded by the the lush greenery inside the 8,000 square foot glass enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. The Garden is open six days a week, closed Tuesdays. For more information, visit www.sdbg.org. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

An age-old Palestinian tradition of making soap in the Israeli-occupied West Bank was recognized by UNESCO. A visit to one factory tells you why.

Day of the Dead is a celebration of life and death that invites us to remember and honor the people we love who have passed away. In this special Day of the Dead episode, The Port of Entry team shares personal stories and cherished teachings from loved ones who have passed away. Through these memories, they reflect on the impact these individuals have had on our lives and the legacy they leave behind. Tune in for a touching tribute that celebrates life, memory, and family. Social media and contact From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão and Melissa Sandoval Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

International singing superstar, Sarah Brightman is the world's biggest selling Soprano. She pioneered the classical crossover music movement and is famed for possessing a vocal range of over 3 octaves. Sarah is the only artist to have simultaneously topped the Billboard dance and classical music charts. Her voice has rung out from theatres, arenas, cathedrals, world heritage centers and Olympic stadiums, bringing to life some of the world's most beautiful music. Today, she remains among the world's most prominent performers. Beginning in May 2024, Sarah will return to the stage in her first theatrical role in over 3 decades as Norma Desmond in the lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard." The production will premiere in Melbourne in May 2024 at the Princess Theatre, followed by a season at the Sydney Opera House in August 2024. To close out a busy 2024, Sarah will take her "A Christmas Symphony" tour to 14 new cities in the Western United States and Mexico. Sarah Brightman on Facebook / Instagram

Cases have been rising in Afghanistan and Pakistan — and global health specialists are worried that this year's U.S. foreign aid cuts could usher in a wider resurgence.

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman says President Trump "made a very good move" in meeting with Syria's interim president and announcing he would lift sanctions on Israel's neighbor.

Stream now with KPBS Passport + YouTube / Watch Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. This one-hour special begins in Kraków, with a stunning square, historic castle, and nearby, communist-era Nowa Huta and Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial. Then we head to bustling Warsaw for skyscrapers and Chopin, sample gingerbread in Toruń, and ogle red-brick Malbork Castle. We finish in Gdańsk with handsome Hanseatic townhouses and stirring Solidarity history.

The appointment of Catherine Eschbach could raise conflict-of-interest concerns. She will also lead the downsizing of an agency that holds contractors accountable to federal civil rights laws.