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First, KPBS attended the memorial for the victims of Monday’s Islamic Center attack. Then, the state’s revised budget would cut Medi-Cal for refugees and asylum seekers. , And, we spoke with an election expert about the campaign websites of some of the candidates running to represent the 48th Congressional District. Also, we’ll tell you about the legacy that one San Diego Civil Rights leader is leaving behind. Plus, some weekend event ideas.

From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.

Join us for the inaugural Stand Down Awards Luncheon, benefiting VVSD's nationally recognized Stand Down event, which provides critical services to hundreds of homeless and at-risk Veterans in San Diego County. The luncheon will honor outstanding community partners and champions who demonstrate exceptional commitment to serving Veterans and strengthening the broader veteran community. The event will feature live music, a paddle raise, silent auction, and a special art presentation by retired Navy Chief and artist Joe Pisano. Explore the origins of Stand Down with Robert Van Keuren and Dr. Jon Nachison, the visionary founders who launched the first Stand Down for homeless veterans in 1988 right here in San Diego in a panel discussion with Akilah Templeton, President & CEO of Veterans Village of San Diego. Whether you attend as an individual guest, host a table, or step up as a major sponsor of Stand Down, your presence helps expand the reach of future Stand Down events, provide more veterans with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care, legal and benefits support, and pathways to permanent housing. Reserve your sponsorship or tickets today and stand with Veterans Village of San Diego in the urgent, achievable work of ensuring that no one is left behind and every veteran has a place to call home. Veterans Village of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Seventeen-year-old Isabel tees up balls for golfers in a lush luxury oasis in Manila. It's the feature film debut of writer and director Rafael Manuel, and every shot of Filipiñana churns with life.

The Art Glass Guild located in Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park will be hosting their Fall Patio Show and Sale on October 11 and 12. The patio and Studio 25 will be filled with local San Diego glass artists. See beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, torch, stained, cast, etched and mosaic art. There will be demonstrations and a free mosaic make and take. Art Glass Guild - Balboa Park San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Shaun Cassidy will be bringing his captivating performance to The Magnolia Performing Arts Center in El Cajon, CA on March 22nd, 2026 at 8 p.m. Known for his pop hits in the 1970s and his acting career, Shaun Cassidy continues to charm audiences with his timeless music and engaging stage presence. Visit: https://www.eventticketscenter.com/shaun-cassidy-el-cajon-03-22-2026/7687495/t Shaun Cassidy on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a powerful morning of remembrance, nature, and cultural history as WorldBeat Cultural Center hosts the 4th Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Birdwatch in honor of Juneteenth and the legacy of Black resistance and liberation. This year’s experience will take place in and around WorldBeat Center’s gardens, where participants will engage in guided birdwatching, cultural storytelling, and hands-on learning. In partnership with Celebrate Urban Birds and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, we’ll be using the Merlin Bird ID app to identify local birds by sight and sound. We’ll also reflect on the important role of birds in history—especially how Harriet Tubman used the call of the barred owl as a secret signal during Underground Railroad missions. Event Highlights: - Guided birdwatching using the Merlin Bird ID app and led by the SoCal Bird Nerds and San Diego Bird Alliance - Stories of how the barred owl and other birds were used as coded signals - Native habitat restoration with native planting African Peace Drum Circle - Juneteenth Freedom Soul Food Plate This is more than a birdwatch—it’s a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the deep connection between nature and liberation. Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Let’s learn, honor, and walk in the path of freedom—together. Visit: 4th Annual Juneteenth Harriet Tubman Bird Walk WorldBeat Cultural Center on Instagram and Facebook

The fearless free-funk and jazz artist, a student of Ornette Coleman's Harmolodics concept, followed his unorthodox path to a singular five-decade career.

NPR reporters visited the Milan Olympic Village in the days before the opening ceremony to investigate the dining hall dessert situation and other pressing questions.

For more than a decade, nature lovers watched via an online video feed as Jackie and her partner Shadow tended to their nest each year in the San Bernardino Mountains.