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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about how Democrats are addressing President Trump's agenda.

About Amanda Portela Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter. A few years later Amanda found herself at Mesa College studying jazz and singing for the Mesa Big Band then later on joining a Congolese band in 2010 called Bateke Beat. Amanda’s musical endeavors lead her to performing at various clubs and festivals in San Diego. Portela, used her new found passion for singing Jazz and started a popular “Jazz Jam” at a Wine Bar in the heart of Hillcrest. Shortly their after, Amanda joined the Indie rock band by the name of Viva Apollo. Viva Apollo was notorious within the local San Diego music circuit, performing in all kinds of venues including a late night local cable access show, Tonight in San Diego. For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

A new Netflix comedy series starring Kate Hudson, Running Point, is based on the life of L.A. Lakers' president Jeanie Buss, who inherited the team from her flamboyant father and had to contend with her brothers in the front office.

The Los Angeles Public Library stores thousands of index cards with staff reviews of books dating back to the 1920s. A librarian explains how they were used and what we can learn from them today.

Enjoy a curated box of gourmet baked goods created by six local pastry chefs at the Friendly Feast All-Star Bake Sale. Featured items include strawberry rhubarb lavender galette, German chocolate cheesecake cake, carrot cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting, and more! VIP boxes are on sale now. General sale starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 9. Advance purchase required. Quantities are limited. Pick up boxes on Sunday, May 19 at Cardellino in Mission Hills. Featured chefs: Jeremy Harville, TRUST Restaurant Group Gan Suebsarakham, Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean’s Ice Cream Faye Rodriguez, Faye’s Desserts Adrian Mendoza, The University Club Atop Symphony Towers Jojo Rossi, Grossmont College Culinary Arts Kari Cota, Kimpton Alma Hotel Friendly Feast is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that produces fundraising events to lift up the local community. Proceeds from this event support the Friendly Feast scholarship fund. Friendly Feast on Instagram

When Paul Cotter's father began to show signs of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, he lost job after job. Then, a small local company offered him a role that helped rebuild his sense of purpose.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Why are birds the only dinosaurs still alive today? Rare fossil discoveries are revealing the secrets of bird evolution, telling the story of how some resilient feathered dinos became the vast array of colorful bird species that fill our skies.

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for the San Diego Mayor race.

TSMC's plan to invest $100 billion into U.S. production facilities raises concerns that its leverage in securing protection from China may be weakened.

The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on U.S. products, responding to the Trump administration rise in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.