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A glimpse at the world of women bullfighters in Mexico City, as the spectacle makes its return two years after a judge banned it — generating excitement from fans and criticism over animal cruelty.

Veterans Village of San Diego is holding its 35th annual Stand Down event this weekend. The event provides food and medical care, legal assistance, employment support, housing referrals and even haircuts to veterans and veteran families experiencing homelessness. But it is being overshadowed by several deaths at the organization's rehab center for veterans including one this week. Then, it’s been seven months since California required trash haulers to start picking up and composting food waste. But the city of San Diego is still far away from complying. And for our weekend arts preview we have chamber music, a new play from the people behind “The Laramie Project,” plus plenty of visual art and dance.

Join the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture for our drop-in pop-up event to learn more about the Creative City initiative and share your insights into the creative future of your neighborhood and surrounding communities. Take in the fantastic view of Mission Trails Regional Park and participate in our fun, hands-on art-making experience. Fun for all ages, and refreshments will be provided (while supplies last!). Learn more about the Creative City community pop-ups here.

The UCCE Master Gardeners of San Diego County present the Spring Garden Expo, a two-day event scheduled to take place on May 4 and May 18, 2024 from 9a.m. – 3p.m. Expect outdoor booths of gardening talks, demonstrations, free gardening advice, crafts, activities, free tool sharpening, and a sale of plants, birdhouses, and garden art. The event is open to the public, and admission is free of charge. For more information visit www.mastergardenersd.org Day One: “Let the Young Buds Bloom” at the Home Depot Lemon Grove: 7530 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 Day Two: “Grow, Sow, Shop” at the College Area Community Garden: Zura Way and Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 We hope to see you there!

This weekend in the arts: Kelly Akashi and Eleanor Antin at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; Kumeyaay New Year; "Doubt: A Parable," chamber opera; "The Book of Mormon"; Adams Avenue Street Fair; live music recommendations and more.

The start of a new school year is nearly here. KPBS Roundtable dives into some of the issues school districts face in the region.

Wiping out smallpox had an unintended consequence: the rise of mpox in the past few years. Here's the story — starting with patient zero for mpox back in 1970.

The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House is thrilled to announce the new exhibit, “A Splendid Decennium: Victorian to Vanguard.” The exhibit will infuse the House with works from internationally-acclaimed fiber artist Marty Ornish, exploring a decade of political, environmental, and feminist perspectives through textile art. “A Splendid Decennium: Victorian to Vanguard” is a retrospective exhibit in two parts, uniting two historical jewels, the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House and the Villa Montezuma Museum. The exhibition will span both properties and can be viewed separately, but guests are encouraged to visit both for a comprehensive experience of MartyO’s work. Admission to Gaslamp Museum portion included in all Museum and Walking Tours. Buy tickets today! Separate admission to the Villa Montezuma Museum required. For more information visit: gaslampfoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

New Spanish language opera celebrates Mexico's iconic artists through a new lens.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched his campaign to safeguard liberal values ahead of another Donald Trump presidency.