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The first apparent Israeli airstrike on central Beirut in nearly a year of conflict leveled an apartment building early Monday. It came after Israel hit targets across Lebanon and killed dozens of people.

After a historic drop in enrollment during the pandemic, California community colleges are ramping up marketing efforts, spending more than $40 million in state and federal dollars to lure students back. Is it working?

The packages, which were discovered along two beaches in Florida, are reported to have weighed over 100 pounds in total with an estimated street value of over $1 million, authorities said.

Stream Seasons 1 - 2 now with your KPBS Passport member benefit on KPBS+ / Watch Fridays, Feb 6 - March 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Creator and co-writer Sally Lindsay stars as antiques dealer Jean White, who finds herself a widow and nearly bankrupt following her husband’s sudden death. Heading to their last remaining asset, a cottage in the fictional French antiques hub of Sainte Victoire, Jean begins to seek the truth about her husband’s circumstances, while encountering the colorful locals in the process.

Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.

Harvest fresh loofah & learn to make soap! August 18, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. During this highly interactive workshop, students will be encouraged to explore their artistic abilities as well as embrace one another’s creativity through positive interaction while handcrafting their very own batch of melt & pour soap. Areas of focus include soapmaking safety, recipe formulation, crafting with fragrances, colorants and embeds, molding, curing, labeling, packaging and gift design. Upon completion of this workshop, students will walk away with a basic understanding of how to craft their own batch of melt & pour soap at home. Best of all, each student will leave this workshop with plenty of soap for personal use or gifts to loved ones. No experience necessary. Ages 10+ welcome. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool vendor funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Loofah Soapmaking Workshop

Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Special Saturday matinees on September 14, 28 and October 5. Visit: https://powpac.org/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral

Sew & Personalize your own Apron! August 17, 2024, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Come grow your skills with this customizable apron class. Whether its in the studio, garage, kitchen, garden, or pottery wheel, make your apron work for you. In this 3-hour class you will learn to cut, design, and sew a gathered apron with waistband tie and bib. You will learn to measure for your fit, make straps and ties, discuss fabric anatomy, choose pocket placement and construction, and have the option to add ruffles, pin tucks, gathers &/or pleats for embellishment. Pockets and ruffles where you want them! All materials are included. However, if you’d like to bring your own fabric &/or matching thread, you are welcome to bring 2-3 yards of a light weight to light canvas fabric (most home sewing machines cannot handle sewing through multiple layers of thick canvas fabric so please don’t bring any to this class). Please note, if bringing your own sewing machine, it is very important to make sure it is fully functional before class. This class is ideal for ages 12+, 8-12yrs can attend with a dedicated adult helper. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool vendor funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Sewing Fundamentals San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

This year the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. Here's how some interfaith families are preparing to celebrate both holidays.