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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun sits down for an exclusive interview. Reporter Kristen Holmes on the latest from the White House. Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. discusses celebrating America's 250th at a time of division. Craig Fehrman offers a fresh look at the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Sobremesa way! Join us at Sobremesa for an elevated dining experience with paired tequila expressions. Two seating times. Sobremesa on Instagram

Access Youth Academy will celebrate 20 years of transforming the lives of San Diego youth at its 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, September 19, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista. The milestone evening will bring together supporters, community leaders, alumni, students, and friends of Access Youth Academy to celebrate two decades of impact while raising critical funds to support the organization's mission. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, inspiring student and alumni stories, and a Fund-a-Need program highlighting the life-changing work of Access Youth Academy. Since 2006, Access has empowered underserved students through its long-term commitment to academic support, mentorship, leadership development, college and career readiness, and athletic programming. Today, the organization proudly celebrates a 100% high school graduation rate, a 100% college acceptance rate, and more than $18 million in scholarships earned by its students. Proceeds from the Gala will support Access Youth Academy's comprehensive programs, ensuring more young people have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed from middle school through college and into their careers. Access Youth Academy on Facebook / Instagram

After-school activities and summer camp can get expensive, especially if you have multiple kids. For the Romero family, the city's recreation centers have made them affordable.

Montgomery, Ala., helped shape America — from the cradle of the Confederacy to the birthplace of the civil rights movement to the city's draw today as the place to reflect on the legacy of slavery.

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Becoming a Florist is a rotating workshop series built around the wide range of floral designs professional florists create for weddings, events, and retail work. Each month focuses on a core floral form—giving participants the opportunity to build real-world design experience across styles, scales, and applications. Throughout the series, you’ll learn professional florist approaches to mechanics, structure, flower care, and design decision-making, along with practical considerations like handling, transport, and longevity. This series is designed to support both arranging hobbyists and working florists looking to expand their technical skills and confidence. This month's topic: tall flower arrangements. In this workshop, we’ll design a tall, vertically-styled floral arrangement. Instruction will cover the specific mechanics, proportions, and techniques used to create height, balance, and stability, along with guidance on flower selection, stem placement, and overall composition. Emphasis will be placed on creating movement and structure while maintaining a natural, garden-inspired feel. Please note: you are not required to be a professional florist, provide proof of previous classes or a portfolio. The tall arrangement class is appropriate for all skill levels. Whether you’re exploring floristry as a creative practice or actively working with flowers, this series offers hands-on experience across essential floral forms. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction from Native Poppy’s signature flower arranging curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build the rotating floral design - Flower Arranging Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments - Plus: the floral arrangement you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Learn to arrange flowers like your favorite Native Poppy designers in this entertaining, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop, part of our in-person Color Play Series. This foundational class introduces the core mechanics of flower arranging while inviting you to explore how color shapes balance, mood, and composition. Each workshop features a curated seasonal palette, with hands-on guidance in how we work with color through flower choice, placement, and overall design. Every month in 2026 highlights a new color palette inspired by our signature mood boards. August's Floral Color Palette: pastel rainbow! Missed the January - July classes? No problem! This workshop can be taken as a stand-alone class or as part of a series throughout the year. Instruction is tailored to your skill level, making it a welcoming and engaging way to build confidence, creativity, and floral design skills. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement - Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments Plus: the arrangement you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring Workshop When: Saturday, Aug. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers and flour take center stage in this workshop, where hand-tied floral design meets the art of floral sourdough scoring. Floral forms and patterns become the inspiration for scoring designs, translating botanical beauty into edible art. This collaborative workshop begins with hand-tied flower arranging, where you’ll learn how to create a beautifully wrapped floral bundle using fresh seasonal blooms. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll explore balance, color pairing, and foundational techniques. The workshop continues with floral sourdough scoring led by Katrina of The Sourdough Mama. Using a prepared sourdough loaf, you’ll translate floral forms and patterns into a scored design before taking your loaf home to bake and enjoy—no baking experience is required. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

On August 20, 2026, the Samuel Lawrence Foundation will host "A San Onofre Symposium: Nuclear Waste to Clean Energy." The symposium will convene policymakers, scientists, researchers, business leaders, and community stakeholders to address both the unresolved challenge of spent fuel stored at San Onofre and the accelerating transition toward clean, safe, and affordable energy alternatives. This event will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers, expert panels, and a networking lunch, creating an unparalleled platform for dialogue. Check out our website to learn more! Tickets: Students with a valid .edu email will receive a complimentary ticket. Please email admin@samuellawrencefoundation.org to claim. Non-Profit/Govt/Academic: $35 Standard Admission: $75 Sponsorship Tiers: Bronze - $500 Silver - $1000 Gold - $5000 Samuel Lawrence Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

What do you do when the law won’t allow the kind of death you want? For a growing number of Americans, the answer is: go to Switzerland. Join the Hemlock Society of San Diego for a candid and eye-opening conversation about Voluntary Assisted Death abroad—why people consider it, how it works, and what families experience along the way. Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. Live on Zoom | Recording available This 90-minute program brings together perspectives rarely heard side by side: A wife’s story – Pat Spears shares her deeply personal journey and the decisions she and her husband, Bert – facing Alzheimer’s – made to travel to Switzerland. A practical roadmap – John Watson, the mastermind behind The Switzerland Alternative, introduces a trusted resource for navigating end-of-life options in Switzerland. Inside perspective – Experts from Pegasos explain the process, requirements, and realities of Voluntary Assisted Death in Switzerland Your questions answered – A live, open Q&A Whether you are planning ahead or simply want to understand what options exist beyond U.S. borders, this program offers insight you won’t find in the headlines. Hemlock Society of San Diego on Facebook