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In California's Imperial Valley, safe and affordable abortions aren’t always readily available.

Wednesdays, July 16 - Aug. 6, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sundays, July 20 - Aug. 10 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. Follow the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation in this landmark three-part series.

There are many hidden art treasures in Escondido to be found, and we will discover them All. The treasure hunt/scavenger hunt gives you clues to finding them. But just to be fair, we will all leave at the same time. You will be given your first clue Saturday evening at 4 P.M. online. Then the next one is at the next location. Upon finding and arriving, you will find the next clue, and so on. Each week we will discover hidden treasures about Escondido art and the artist that make it. Each hunt will take somewhere between 1 to 5 hours depending on you and your team. You may choose to find the clue, and then quickly move on to the next clue, or you may want to simply stay awhile and enjoy the art at that clue's location and then move on to the next one. You may opt to stay and enjoy the venue (Your 1st drink is on me and the theater tickets are paid for as well.) Teamwork is encouraged although not mandatory. The object is to have fun discovering Escondido’s hidden art treasures. You will receive the link to the first clue online, and after your spot is reserved. All the other clues will be found in one of the hidden treasures in Escondido. You can take part in as many hunts as you like. They all start Saturday evening at 4 P.M. online, where you will be given your first clue for the night. A donation will be made in your name after you pay for your entry to the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego. Thank you for your participation. Good luck and have fun! Your ticket gives you admission to hidden art treasures, admission to a few of the locations like the theater, and a glass of wine or coffee, etc. (if you are 21 years old.) You will receive your 1st clue at the start of the event on Saturday night at 4 P.M.

Please join us for the US premiere book talk and signing of "Cities of Women" featuring author Kathleen B. Jones in an outdoor garden. Kathleen B. Jones, Professor Emerita, SDSU will discuss her first historical novel. Inspired by a decade of research, her new book explores the joys and pitfalls faced by medieval woman artists and a contemporary academic who becomes obsessed with medieval books. Kathy Jones was the chair of the first women’s studies program in the nation at SDSU and acting dean of the College of Arts and Letters. She lives in Stonington, CT, and this is her seventh book. ADMISSION | RSVP required Connect with Kathleen B. Jones on Social Media! Instagram & X/Twitter

Ishiba, who chosen as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new leader on Friday, replaces Fumio Kishida who stepped down after his government was dogged by multiple scandals.

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond said the tax is hurting families and businesses, leading to people leaving California. He wants the state to suspend the upcoming gas tax increase.

Quartet Nouveau returns to the garden at Art Produce joined by baritone Jonathan Nussman for a free community concert. This one hour performance features the "Juliet Letters" by Elvis Costello and The Brodsky Quartet. This piece was inspired by a Veronese academic who had taken on the task of replying to letters addressed to "Juliet Capulet." The idea of what was in these letters provided the inspiration for this work and Costello said about the music, "It's not a rock opera. It's a new thing." Quartet Nouveau is a San Diego based string quartet and is happy to collaborate with Jonathan whose varied interests include opera, theater, improvisation and chamber music. This concert is made possible by a grant from the Qualcomm Foundation. Related events: Connect with Quartet Nouveau on Facebook!

A water bill assistance sign-up event is taking place on Saturday, November 4 to help low-income San Diegans get financial support with their water and sewer bills. The event is free to attend, with no RSVP required, and walk-ups are welcomed: Water Bill Assistance Sign-Up Event Location: Campesinos Unidos, Inc. | 885 Gateway Center Way, Space 103, San Diego, CA 92012 Time: Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hosted by the City of San Diego & Campesinos Unidos, Inc. The event will be co-hosted by the City of San Diego and Campesinos Unidos, inc., and will help low-income families apply for up to $15,000 to pay their water or sewer bills through a federal program called Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Attendees must bring their current water bill, proof of household income for the past four weeks, a copy of a government-issued photo ID, proof of non-cash benefits, state, and federal help (SNAP, EBT, IHSS, SSI, SSDI) in order to apply. Those who can’t attend the event can still apply for the program by visiting www.campesinosunidos.org/water-program/ or calling (619) 391-9790.

In Oregon, some are seeking out psilocybin for relief from mental health issues. But tracking the effects of that treatment is very much a work in progress.

This year, our reporting took us to museums, libraries and symphonies; to Edisto Island, Hollywood, New York and beyond. Culture Desk reporters say these are the stories that will stick with them.