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  • Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says he doesn't believe the president-elect will listen to "tech oligarchs" over the right-wing populist movement that helped him secure another White House term.
  • Here’s everything voters need to know about the Measure E, the city of San Diego sales tax measure.
  • The national discount retailer says that a previously announced deal to sell itself to a private-equity group fell through.
  • This year, the annual list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation includes a mysterious castle, flooded communities in Florida and North Carolina, historic hotels and a gigantic turtle.
  • Like any other city, Tijuana is full of folklore and scary legends. One of those tales is the legend of La Faraona, the dancer who haunts the grounds of what used to be the old Agua Caliente Resort and Casino, now Lazaro Cardenas High School. We talk to Fernando Escobedo, a Tijuana historian who has researched the story of Esperanza Lopez Padilla, the woman behind La Faraona. We also hear from Ursula Mansur, a Tijuana actress who has dedicated much of her professional life to bringing to life La Faraona. You won't want to miss this episode where we demystify this iconic legend from the city of Tijuana Special thanks to Prof. Jose de Jesus Barajas, owner of Bungalow 21 and curator of the Museum of La Faraona. If you are interested in visiting the museum and taking a tour please contact Ursula Mansur through this link. Sources: Sor Abeja’s Leyendas de Tijuanavideo by Tijuana en el Tiempo. (Activate Subtitles) Cover art: Portrait of Ursuala Mansur as La Faraona by Carlos Varela 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
  • In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful".
  • The New York City debut from the British soul singer counters the prevailing narrative around her. As she guided fans in spiritual healing, she did it as she has her whole career: on her own terms.
  • The California wildfires are burning in the middle of what's usually a busy awards season in Hollywood, home to many celebrities.
  • A seaweed called asparagopsis can block the production of methane in a cow’s stomach.
  • A Los Angeles judge resentenced Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent over three decades behind bars for the 1989 killing of their parents. They are now eligible for parole — but it's not guaranteed.
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