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Scientists have found a way to sample DNA out of the air on a large scale — making it possible to one day track the health and well being of all kinds of species around the world.

President Trump said Tuesday he had "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation about the independence of the central bank that had roiled the financial markets.

Dixon Trail is the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States. Making that a reality for the millions of Californians who already live in harm’s way is a daunting and costly challenge that lawmakers are only just beginning to grapple with.

Parents and potential students: Join us for a meeting to discuss how to make a quality Independent Study Program that meets the needs of your students. Help us co-design this new and exciting program! What makes this high school Independent Study Program unique? You will meet with your learning facilitator (teacher) and other students at your local library; develop your personalized plan for community engagement and personal development; access activities, internships, clubs, trips, and athletics through the e3 Civic High main campus; and learn the e3 way (Engage, Educate, Empower)! For adults, teens and emerging teens. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/hrc-hold-e3-civic-high-co-design-night-420815

At the center of the sweeping bill is trillions in tax cuts, which Republicans aim to partially offset through changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. March 20 (1 Day, 4.5 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Paint from a beautiful still life inspired by spring flowers! This is a one-day intensive workshop focusing on painting flowers alla prima. Students will learn about composition by designing and setting up a floral still life. We will take a closer look at the structure of flowers and techniques for painting them. A fun, fast study, and an excellent opportunity to develop painting skills and study floral painting in depth. The workshop will conclude with group critique. For oil painters of all levels. Materials: 9” x 12” or 11” x 14” canvas or linen panel; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, size 2, 4, and 6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail, size 2–4. Paper towels; Gamsol solvent; small jar for turpentine; wooden palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White, Raw Umber, Cadmium orange. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/18 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The former textile factory in the town of Brněnec was stolen by the Nazis from its Jewish owners in 1938 and turned into a concentration camp. This weekend it welcomed the first visitors to the Museum of Survivors.

Rather than lowering the price, some universities use online courses to subsidize everything else.

Kick off 2025 with a delicious New Year's Day Brunch at Piper, featuring an elevated buffet designed to delight every palate. Enjoy fresh chilled seafood, including oysters with Bloody Mary mignonette and poached shrimp with cocktail sauce, alongside garden-fresh winter crudités and salanova greens. Indulge in warm comfort foods like cheddar cheese scramble, French toast, and roasted potatoes, or build your perfect omelet at our live omelet bar. For a touch of decadence, savor carved prime Brandt beef and cedar-planked salmon, then finish with an array of pastries and desserts like lemon meringue tarts and chocolate cheesecake. Brunch is $85 per person and includes drip coffee, orange juice, and agua fresca. Join us on January 1st to celebrate the start of a bright new year with exceptional flavors and good company. Reserve your spot today! Visit: https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/piperoceanside/piper-new-years-day-brunch-4931655986331648 Piper Restaurant on Instagram and Facebook

Wednesdays, May 7 - June 18, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream Seasons 1 - 2 now with KPBS Passport! Hosted by Air Force combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, the series reveals the experiences of 21 diverse veterans from across the country. Conversations about life before, during and after action provide a deeper appreciation for those who’ve served.