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As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the biggest KPBS stories of the year with the reporters who covered them.

Step into a world of color, movement, and imagination with "El Alebrije," A Step Beyond’s vibrant reimagining of "The Nutcracker" through dance, theater, music, and puppetry — taking place November 7 & 8 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. This original production features over 150 youth performers (ages 8–18), a student-run technical crew, guest parent performers, and breathtaking storytelling and puppetry in collaboration with the San Diego Guild of Puppetry and Bocón Youth Arts. The story follows María, a young girl celebrating her Quinceañera, who receives a mystical Alebrije and is whisked into a magical dream journey across Mexico. Along the way, she encounters imagery inspired by Día de los Muertos, Frida Kahlo, and mariachi traditions—discovering the power of connection, heritage, and love. "El Alebrije" is more than a performance; it’s a community celebration. Last year’s production drew over 1,000 attendees across three shows, uniting families, volunteers, and artists in a dazzling display of creativity and collaboration. Join us for this one-of-a-kind cultural experience that uplifts youth, honors Mexican heritage, and brings the magic of imagination to life for audiences of all ages. November 7 & 8 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido A Step Beyond on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego native spent the last nine months traveling and making art. Now he’s back home to debut his first solo show, "One Way Ticket."

A San Diego preschool focuses on the “little guys” who experience domestic violence and other trauma. Mi Escuelita now has a long record of helping families move forward.

Linda Davis is the digital fellowship project coordinator at KPBS. She oversees all aspects of the projects being completed by KPBS journalists for the fellowship. Her previous experience includes roles as a creative project manager and multimedia producer, and as a TV segment creator, producer and on-air presenter. Linda is originally from Chicago and holds a Bachelor of Arts in education and communication from Arizona State University.

Jeff de Boer has made an entire career out of crafting tiny plate armor. He's compelled by the idea of the underdog finding an edge; something so small being so well-protected.

FUTURE FLOURISHING: The Table Art Society 2025 Annual Fundraiser. Re-imagining a way forward for San Diego's creative arts ecosystem. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but we strongly encourage buying in advance as space is limited for each showtime. There will be two showtimes offering for this event: 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This immersive artistic gallery experience will be a fusion of visual art, immersive art installations, live music, and storytelling. Each ticket comes with one drink ticket (additional drinks for purchase). The Table Art Society: Website / Instagram

San Diego Comic Convention presents a one-day symposium for aspiring writers, artists, and professionals interested in the art of storytelling. SAM: Storytelling Across Media focuses on storytelling through a series of panels that cover the art of storytelling across trending topics and in diverse media, encompassing comics, books, gaming, movies, and more. Seating in all symposium events is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Panels: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Storytelling in Wrestling 12:30–1:30 p.m. Storytelling in Sound and Music 1:30–2:30 p.m. Storytelling in Audio Dramas 2:30–3:30 p.m. Science in Storytelling 3:30–4:30 p.m. Storytelling in Games: Tabletop Game Dungeon Masters & Storytellers More information is available here: https://www.comic-con.org/sam/ Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

"Art of Elan", an inaugural resident company of The Conrad, opens its season at The Conrad’s intimate JAI space with three late 19th/early 20th-century gems: Arthur Foote’s A Night Piece for flute and string quartet, Ginastera’s Duo for Flute and Oboe featuring San Diego Symphony principals Rose Lombardo and Sarah Skuster, and Debussy’s beloved String Quartet. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/art-of-elan-at-the-jai/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

56,000. 2.7 million. 840,000. Why is one of California’s most pressing policy problems so hard to measure?