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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places of urgent containment rather than care.

Carlos Duran came up short in his bid for the Imperial Irrigation District’s Board of Directors, failing to unseat incumbent director Alex Cardenas.

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Susie Ibarra joins acclaimed percussionist and UC San Diego professor Steven Schick for "CHAN: Sonnets and Devotions in the Wilderness," a striking contemporary work that blends music, poetry, voice, and sound. With an ensemble of instrumentalists and vocalists, they transform the rhythms of the natural world into a richly layered live experience. Visit: artpower.ucsd.edu/event/susie-ibarra-steven-schick/

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. We go back a century to see the history of a South Bay Community that was once a tiny settlement along the road to Tijuana; discover a history timeline next to the trolley tracks downtown; see a celebration of art in Escondido, and view parts of a classic silent movie filmed in Carrizo Gorge. Plus, the story of the Leaning Smokestack of the Union Brickyard.

GRAMMY-nominated brass quartet The Westerlies brings its signature blend of jazz, classical, folk, and American roots influences to "Fireside Brass," a festive program featuring beloved seasonal favorites. Praised for their dynamic precision and adventurous spirit, the ensemble has earned national acclaim for bringing these sounds together in unexpected ways. The Westerlies on Facebook / Instagram

Grammy-winning ensemble The Klezmatics returns with "A Happy Joyous Hanukkah," a festive program inspired by the music and traditions of Hanukkah. For more than three decades, the pioneering group has expanded the boundaries of klezmer, the celebratory folk music of Eastern European Jewish communities, blending it with influences from jazz, Latin, Balkan, and other global styles. The Klezmatics on Facebook / Instagram

Southern California ensemble QUITAPENAS draws inspiration from Afro-Latin rhythms and the rich musical traditions of Latin America. Formed by first-generation sons of Guatemalan and Mexican immigrants, the group blends influences from Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Angola, and beyond into a sound shaped by movement, celebration, and joy. QUITAPENAS on Instagram

The Granger Hotel and JFiN Collective welcomes the community to the opening of "Organica: Flora to Fauna," the second exhibition in the Granger Art Program's Border series, featuring 14 regional artists. Opening Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m.! Daily Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Curated by Jennifer Findley, Director of Arts and Culture at Oram Hotels and founder of JFiN Collective, "Organica" brings together fourteen regional artists from Southern California and across the border. The exhibition is installed across the hotel's salon, lobby, and art studio. The exhibition runs May 21 through December 31, 2026. The works span painting, sculpture, installation and mixed media, tracing the boundary between plant, animal and human life. From photorealist animal studies to speculative botanical ecologies, Organica places the human body within the same continuum as root systems, fungal networks, and nocturnal habitats. An exhibition about coexistence and the natural world on its own terms. The exhibition continues the Granger Art Program's evolving dialogue with artists engaged in ecological and speculative inquiry, including the ongoing art-in-residence initiative with Max Hooper Schneider, the first emerging artist commissioned for UC San Diego's Stuart Collection, whose work engages future ecologies and evolving life systems. Participating artists include: Annalise Neil April Street Becca Mann Caitlin Carney Dave Essa Denja Harris Josh Herman Kelsey Overstreet Leslye Villaseñor Nathalie Guerin Reinhart Selvik Reni Soares Sylvia Fernandez Walter Redondo

Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.

Julian Lage Quartet unites guitarist Julian Lage, keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Kenny Wollesen in a performance shaped by trust, spontaneity, and collaboration. Performing music from their latest album, "Scenes from Above," they blend jazz, folk, blues, and improvisation into music rich in warmth, nuance, and texture. Julian Lage Quartet on Facebook / Instagram