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Authorities in France and Spain say some of their wildfires are mostly contained, but others are blazing on and a new wave of extreme heat is raising fears of more fires to come.

The internationally known chef, writer, and television star died in 2018. Tony, starring Dominic Sessa, tells just a splinter of Bourdain's life — the mid-1970s summer when he was 19.

Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people, including a foreigner, in southwestern Japan.

Become a History Explorer! Engage in free hands-on activities and examine historical items up close with the San Diego History Center. Families welcome to drop in anytime between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day Weekend with us! Learn about Kate Sessions, the “Mother of Balboa Park”, through free, hands-on activities, including decorating flower pots. A trailblazing horticulturist, Kate Sessions transformed San Diego’s landscape by introducing thousands of trees and plants — shaping the beauty of Balboa Park we love today. Your donation is your admission to our museums San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Balancing the city of San Diego’s budget isn’t easy. In KPBS' Budget Challenge you make the tough calls. Choose new expenses, cut costs and raise revenues and close a $118 million deficit.

Sazón Live 2026! A cultural convergence dance, music and multimedia arts showcase. Presented by Mexican folkloric dance ensemble Sazonadas. Honoring Legendary Latine Divas through performance and visual arts of Huasteca regions, Sinaloa, Veracruz, Jalisco, Brazil and beyond! Featuring the vibrant Samba Queen Jessica Mercado and sultry singer songwriter Talia Morales. Join us at the Centro Cultural de la Raza for an unforgettable in-person live on-stage show. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and dynamic rhythms that will transport through the diversity of Latin cultures. A celebration for everyone. This unique experience will inspire your heart and move your feet. Bring your family, rally your squad, get your tickets today! Showcase runtime (including intermission): ~85 minutes Box office opens 45 minutes prior show start time. Co-Sponsored by: Centro Cultural de La Raza Partially Sponsored by: Chicano Park Museum + Music Box SD Questions (text message) 510-463-1481 -or- To be added to waiting list when online tickets sellout Sazonadas on Instagram

The San Diego Underground Film Festival (SDUFF) returns May 1–5, 2026 for its eleventh edition, with a new home at UC San Diego's Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts. SDUFF XI marks a bold shift toward global feature cinema, presenting West Coast and North American premieres fresh from the world's most prestigious festivals — including Locarno, IFFR Rotterdam, TIFF, Sundance, and MoMA's Doc Fortnight — alongside a curated program of award-winning experimental shorts. Highlights include James Benning's 8 Bridges, Sky Hopinka's Powwow People, Rajee Samarasinghe's Spirit Award–winning Your Touch Makes Others Invisible, and the festival's first-ever Feature Film Competition. The weekend closes with the presentation of SDUFF's iconic "Most Metal" award, honoring the boldest and most fearless voice in the underground. All screenings are FREE and open to the public. Where: Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, UC San Diego When: May 1–5, 2026 Admission: Free More info: sdundergroundarts.org/attend-sduff-11 San Diego Underground Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) will celebrate six decades of empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at its 60th Anniversary fundraising event, California Dreamin’. This signature event will take place at SMSC’s secret two-acre organic garden, bringing together community leaders, philanthropists, and local businesses for a picturesque sunset celebration. Guests will enjoy a signature cocktail reception, beer and wine, an elevated sunset dinner, and a live Beach Boys tribute band. The coastal-themed evening will also include an opportunity drawing and silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit SMSC’s Garden and Aquatics programs that promote independence, confidence, and inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through its innovative programs, SMSC gives students a chance to develop creative outlets and learn marketable skills. The aquatics program offers year-round swimming classes and a social experience with a broad spectrum of health benefits. The organic garden serves as a reality-based work training environment, with students learning horticulture and customer services skills to improve their daily lives and branch out as important contributors to the greater community. Over 400 students attend SMSC, ranging from young adults to seniors in their eighties. All are invited to join in celebrating the center’s legacy and investing in the next 60 years of impact! St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. The series takes viewers on a weekly journey into America’s heartland to learn about culture and find inspiration in the personal, emotionally moving chronicles of farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and home cooks through the fare that they grow, produce, and eat. Host Capri Cafaro meets guests who share culturally diverse and untold food stories and traditions.

A man was convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel "The Satanic Verses."