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Join us for the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival presented by the University of San Diego, Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, independent booksellers, and more. Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The festival is a FREE event for book lovers of all ages. What to expect: The announcement of the 2025 One Book, One San Diego selections! More than 40 award-winning authors will participate in interactive panel sessions and book signings. New featured authors will be announced each week! For the young and young at heart, check out the youth reading stage and exploration area with hands-on activities. Meet PBS Kids beloved friends Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and Cat in the Hat! Additional highlights include bilingual programming, poetry readings, live music and entertainment, exhibitors, and food trucks. Truly something for everyone! The Finest Podcast Live: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy - Featuring authors Moses Ose Utomi and Emily Greenberg: Be a part of the audience for a live taping of The Finest, KPBS' new podcast about the people, art and movements redefining culture in San Diego. Go behind the scenes of how a podcast is made, and dive into a lively conversation on truth, identity, storytelling and creativity with local authors Emily Greenberg ("Alternative Facts") and Moses Ose Utomi ("Daughters of Oduma," "The Lies of the Ajungo"). From pop culture- and politics-inspired experimental fiction to YA fantasy rooted in West African mythology, their work explores how societies — both real and imagined — wrestle with truth and lies, facts and fictions and what it all means for the stories we tell. The agenda above is subject to change. Please subscribe to the email list for updates. Learn more and register at: https://sdbookfestival.eventbrite.com

Gen Z-led protests in two diverse African countries highlight frustration over years of poor governance. Fueled by social media, these youth movements are demanding accountability.

Lee Cooper finds purpose and a sense of community in his volunteer job at Maine Needs, a group that provides clothing for people in need.

Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.

Whether you're a back, side or stomach sleeper, medical professionals explain how to position your body to guard against neck cricks, shoulder aches and other body pain and soreness.

It took 10 years of work to prepare a Viking longship for a trip no longer than a football field. How it got to that spot goes back even further — over a millennium.

Get ready for a spooky Halloween with the San Diego Fixit Clinic at the Carlsbad City Library on October 25, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. We have family-friendly activities such DIY upcycled Halloween home decorating. Bring your Costume for swapping and mending. Have items for repair? No problem, SD Fixit Coaches are ready to help you repair your stuff. Georgina Cole Library 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Free offerings • Mend your favorite outfit or Halloween costume • Fix lighting, gadgets, and small appliances • DIY upcycled Halloween home decor and pumpkin/squash recipes • Halloween costume swap with Positive Phee • Free tool and knife sharpening Space is limited for this FREE event. RSVP today https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_carlsbad San Diego FixIt Clinic on Instagram

Sacred Sundays: Soundbath + Reiki + Tea Ceremony Step into serenity with Sacred Sundays, a gentle, heart-centered experience designed to ground your energy and align your spirit for the week ahead. Set in the beautiful and tranquil space of Oasis Under the Sun, this hour-long offering blends the calming vibrations of a sound bath with the loving energy of Reiki and the nurturing ritual of tea. You’ll be guided through: - A grounding meditation to settle your nervous system - A restorative sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls and healing frequencies - Reiki energy healing to release stagnant energy and support emotional balance - A calming tea ceremony to complete your experience with intention and connection - This sacred hour is perfect for anyone seeking stillness, clarity, or simply a nurturing space to land before the busy week begins. Please bring: • A yoga mat • Water • Anything that helps you feel cozy: blanket, pillow, eye mask, or bolster No prior experience with sound healing or Reiki is necessary. Just come as you are, and let this Sunday morning reset nourish your mind, body, and soul. Space is limited, reserve your spot early. https://www.savvystaci.com/ Savvy Staci on Instagram / TikTok

The idea that each year produces a few unofficial "songs of the summer" has been rattling around for ages. But do we have a strong contender this year?

“See that girl, watch that scene, digging the dancing queen…” Renowned Finnish pop sensation Rajaton joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable concert of ABBA hits: “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Voulez-Vous,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” “S.O.S.” and so many more! Have the time of your life as you enjoy the music of ABBA in the outdoor setting of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. - Sean O’Loughlin, conductor - Rajaton - San Diego Symphony Orchestra Rajaton on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram