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The nation's top addiction scientist has teamed up with a prominent artist to let people know that substance use disorder is a disease, not a moral failure.

When Grant Schroeder commissioned a drawing of his cat, Luna, he figured that was it. But he got a lot more when Emma Ferguson, who also had a cat named Luna, took notice. Soon a romance bloomed.

Keith Jarrett's two strokes in 2018 left the pianist unable to perform publicly. On the occasion of Bordeaux Concert, WBGO's Nate Chinen caught up with Jarrett.

Heat waves can take a toll on our health, and some people are especially vulnerable. But you can do a lot to look out for those who are at higher risk of heat-related illness.

At the turn of the millennium, Radiohead turned creeping melancholy and desolation into two albums that changed the band's career. Two decades later, maybe we've caught up to their prophetic vision.

A significant increase in COVID-19 cases has prompted San Diego County public health officials Thursday to renew efforts to get county residents vaccinated from the virus. Plus, a judge in California ruled the state insurance commissioner can order the “insurer of last resort” to offer more options for homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas. Then, Oceanside will soon have its first year-round homeless shelter. Later, Pride celebrations are coming to Escondido for the first time. And KPBS’ Port of Entry Podcast explores how a local artist found his voice in Tijuana.

Mayor Todd Gloria’s “Sexy Streets” program has finalized the list of funded road projects. Residents throughout the city’s historically neglected communities will see road repairs. But when?

Harry Sentoso, 63, died after going to work in an Irvine Amazon warehouse in March. His family is asking why Amazon hired additional workers to help with non-essential online purchases, putting those workers' lives at risk.. Plus, day cares are reopening, but providers say the rules are confusing. Also, San Diego State is pushing to finalize the Mission Valley stadium deal by July and it’s on the agenda for the City Council on Friday. And, the city of San Diego is creating a modern-day WPA project for local artists with more than a million in funding to be distributed.

Presented by Canyon Crest Academy's Envision Dance day classes on Dec. 2nd and 3rd, "Resilience" celebrates the human gifts of perseverance, creative expression, and community. "Resilience" is directed by Zaquia Mahler Salinas and features choreography by CCA Envision Dance faculty, as well as guest artists Guillermo Castro, Marty Dorado, and Nikki Dunnan. Dates: Dec. 2-3, 2021 Times: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Location: Canyon Crest Academy Proscenium Theater Cost: $8-$15 For more information and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

The North Coast Symphony presents “Seasonal Splendor”, a performance of uplifting music. The concert will include The Shepherd’s Hey and The Sussex Mummers’ Christmas Carol by Aldridge Granger, A Festive Fanfare by Brian Balmages, Greensleeves arranged by Matt Riley, Pavanne by Gabriel Faure and more. The orchestra is conducted by Daniel Swem. Masks are required by the venue. Date: Dec. 12, 2021 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Location: Encinitas Community and Senior Center Cost: $10 general, $8 seniors/students/military, $25/family max. For more information on this event please visit HERE!