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Kwame Alexander, our poet-in-residence, loves power naps. Write a poem about how a nap helps you restore, and it may be read on Morning Edition.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Alice in Borderland Season 2, and the films Aftersun, After Yang and Jeanne Dielman.

The U.S. Census Bureau said there was a national overcount of Asian Americans in its 2020 tally. But a new report finds Asian Americans may have also been left out of some state and county numbers.

Emergency room nurses at UC San Diego Health’s La Jolla hospital held a rally to point out what they said are unsafe and overcrowded conditions.

Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force battled fiercely in the capital and other areas, dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict.

Since 2017, the United States has been the world’s top destination for asylum-seekers, the United Nations says.

La Jolla Community Center is offering a new 60-minute Strength and Balance class focused on upper body, lower body and core exercises--all centered around balance, posture and flexibility. Modifications and challenges will be provided for each exercise so the class fits all fitness levels. Andrea Ogden, a clinical kinesiologist with Reneu Health is the instructor. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 p.m. This class is free for members and $8 for non-members. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: email Deborah Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/fitness-classes La Jolla Community Center is on Facebook + Instagram

Poets laureate and other literary luminaries from all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico recommend quintessential reads that illuminate where they live.

Join One Paseo on Saturday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. , for the 2nd annual Summer Surf Fest to celebrate San Diego surf culture. Located just a few miles from the beach, One Paseo aims to honor the rich surfing tradition in the area, with a fun, family-friendly festival celebrating all things San Diego surf scene. The surf-centric event will feature live music, a classic car show provided by San Diego Woodies, an art installation by local artists and an area for guests to play beach games, and more. Click here to learn more about this event! One Paseo on Instagram + Facebook