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Our highlights for culture in San Diego this weekend: An all-women art show exploring surrealism and myth; Candlewood Arts Festival; Maynard Okereke; OH San Diego; North Park Creator Fair; art at Bivouac and Gershwin ballet.

A KPBS investigation found state and county officials have given millions in tax breaks to a local nonprofit that owns the Imperial Regional Detention Facility.

California’s notoriously long ballot-counting process has sown distrust in the state’s election systems. But experts can’t agree on how to speed up the process; some say a delayed result is better than potentially disenfranchising voters.

Join KPBS Kids, Olivewood Gardens, and special guest Carl* from Carl the Collector at the Day of Play! Come spend the day with us at the Day of Play, hosted by Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center! Enjoy a fun-filled day of learning, growing, and discovering healthy choices through hands-on gardening, cooking activities, outdoor exploration, and a host of other activities alongside community partners. Stop by the KPBS Kids area for creative crafts, engaging activities, and a special meet-and-greet with Carl* from the hit PBS Kids show, Carl the Collector! Learn more at: https://olivewoodgardens.org/day-of-play/ Enjoy enriching educational content for children on KPBS and KPBS Kids: KPBS 15.1, Cox 11, Spectrum 1221, KPBS Kids 15.4, Cox 809, Spectrum 1276 Learn more about KPBS Kids events in San Diego. For more information on PBS Kids programming, visit the PBS Kids site. And also check out the PBS Kids for Parents site for articles, activities, games, and more. *Access to the event’s meet-and-greet may be restricted based on attendance. Photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting. This project is made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation.

The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.

The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.

The Trump administration is avoiding environmental review on construction that is destroying boulders that have been on Kuchamaa Mountain, near the border city of Tecate, for more than 100 million years.

Kilowatt Brewing turns 11 with Convoy Nights, a free night market and cultural event in the Convoy District. 40+ local makers, artists and food vendors, live cultural performances, the Doghouse Blues Band, anniversary beer releases and AAPI-inspired cocktails. At 9:15 PM, a screening of the animated short HELLO MAGGIE! with animation legend Willie Ito (Lady and the Tramp, Looney Tunes, The Flintstones) in conversation with Disney animator James Lopez, moderated by animation historian Mindy Johnson. Saturday, September 12, 2026. Market 4 to 9 PM, Kilowatt open until midnight. Free, all ages. 7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego. Kilowatt Brewing on Facebook / Instagram

The German government blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig airport last month using a drone laden with explosives. It announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among measures.

Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered in the Pacific Ocean. University of Washington researchers are working with the Samish Indian Nation to bring this 24-armed creature back from the brink of extinction.