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The United Nations effort to achieve "harmony" with the natural world kicks off in Colombia this week. Recent reports show there's a lot of work to do to achieve that goal.

The measure, known as SB 1047, was one of the nation’s most far-reaching regulations on the booming AI industry. It would have held AI companies legally liable for harms caused by AI and enabled a "kill switch" if systems went rogue.

Telecom giant AT&T has long been responsible for maintaining California’s phone lines, but that could be changing. Then, San Diego voters may be voting on multiple tax measures in November's general election. Plus, former San Diego Padres executive Larry Lucchino passed away this week. We hear about his legacy on baseball in San Diego and beyond.

Defense of Democracy Presents a Film Festival to Open Minds & Raise Funds A local showing of the film “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is intended to educate the public and raise funds for Defense of Democracy, a national organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system. “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is a documentary film that tells the story of researchers who trace the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement to a mistranslation of the Bible in 1946, casting doubt on a biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Defense of Democracy pushes back against all who attempt to whitewash curricula, deny unsavory parts of American history, censor library books and stigmatize students based on race, gender or sexuality. The group defends and advocates for public schools and library systems based on inclusivity and science. It provides training and tools for volunteers nationwide to engage with their communities. About “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” speaks to the root of what Defense of Democracy organizers believe in: The accepted canon is not always true, and a healthy democracy must allow its citizens free access to many different points of view. “1946” was written, directed and produced by a team of award-winning filmmakers. About Defense of Democracy is a nonprofit organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system, informs the public on the importance of public school and library systems in a functioning democracy, and provides training, tools and coordination for strategic volunteer engagement in communities across the country. For more information visit: defenseofdemocracy.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison a Southern Thai speciality, Khua Kling (Pork Stir-Fry). Science expert Dan Souza explains how broccoli and dogs are more similar than you think, and test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster Khao Niaow Ma Muang (Sticky Rice with Mango).

On a rocky hillside in Colorado is a "mega den" of hundreds of rattlesnakes — along with cameras livestreaming the whole thing.

Composer Laura Kaminsky's intimate new opera, Lucidity, centers on an aging opera singer, portrayed by the 80-year-old soprano Lucy Shelton, dealing with the effects of memory loss.

Experts say children shouldn't start playing contact sports until at least 14 years old. And they say coaches' attitudes dictate how teams respond to injuries.

The area has not taken a direct hit from a hurricane in over 100 years. But its topography and dense population make it especially susceptible to severe damage from storm surges.

Open House You are cordially invited to the Elementary Institute of Science (EIS) Open House! EIS is a non-profit learning center dedicated to offering hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for children in grades 2-12. What: - Fun science experiments and activities for children and adults - Meet our STEM experts and participate in hands-on activities in ecology, physics, chemistry, and more STEM labs - Community partners: Malcolm X Library, KIPP Adelante, San Diego Coastkeeper and more! - Learn about our camps, afterschool, and Saturday STEM programs Parking: Please use available street parking or the Malcolm X Library parking. Casa Abierta ¡Estás cordialmente invitado a la casa abierta del Elementary Institute of Science (EIS)! EIS es un centro de enseñanza dedicado a ofrecer experiencias prácticas en ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM) para niños en grados 2-12. ¿Cuándo? sábado 17 de febrero de 2024 de 1:00-4:00 pm ¿Qué? - Actividades divertidas de ciencias para toda la familia - Conoce nuestros expertos en STEM y participa de actividades de ecología, física, química y más laboratorios de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, y matemáticas (STEM). - Organizaciones de la comunidad: Biblioteca Malcolm X, KIPP Adelante, San Diego Coastkeeper y más. - Reciba más información sobre nuestras clases de STEM después de la escuela, los sábados y campamentos. ¿Dónde? 608 51st Street San Diego, CA 92114 Estacionamiento: Favor de estacionarse en los estacionamientos disponibles en la calle o en la Biblioteca Malcolm X. Costo: Evento gratis For more information visit: eisca.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram