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Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Sunday Nov. 2 at 10 pm. and Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Scientists track down the earliest known bubonic plague victims and study the virus in hopes of preventing future outbreaks while the societal impact of the plague is also considered.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an unprecedented review of routine shots given to kids, alarming public health experts.

In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen.

Trump officials are reviewing changes to racial and ethnic categories that the Biden administration approved for the 2030 census and other federal government forms, a White House agency official says.

The ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability.

The public is invited to meet San Diego scientists leading groundbreaking biomedical research when Scripps Research hosts its second annual Discovery Day at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. With more than a dozen hands-on science activity stations led by over 50 graduate students and scientists from different Scripps Research laboratories, visitors will see amazing demonstrations and explore topics ranging from chemistry, neuroscience, viruses and vaccines, aging research, cancer biology, the gut microbiome, and more. Science enthusiasts of all ages will find fun and engaging activities at Scripps Research Discovery Day, from building candy DNA models and tasting ice cream made using liquid nitrogen, to peering at bacteria and tiny worms through microscopes, entering the tiny universe of viruses with virtual reality goggles, and learning about the latest research into new medicines that may soon provide treatments for disease. Following on the success of the first Scripps Research Discovery Day in November 2024, which was held in part to celebrate the non-profit research institute’s 100th birthday, Scripps Research is excited to return to the Fleet and connect again with members of the community for insightful conversations and shared moments of wonder. Admission to Scripps Research Discovery Day is included with general admission to the Fleet Science Center galleries. Scripps Research on Facebook / Instagram

Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year and celebrates the return of the light as each day becomes longer until the Summer Solstice in June. As this long night approaches, we’ll gather to light our Solstice candles and write our way into the dark. Inspired by the spirit of the Winter Solstice and celebrations both ancient and new, we’ll explore legends and myths that surround the ancient festival and create our own celebration with ritual and writing. Bring your notebook or laptop for writing and a candle to light as your personal reminder of the return of the light. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-12-20-celebrating-the-winter-solstice-with-judy-reeves/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Comedy Show in Pacific Beach – BYOB Date: Saturday, November 22 Time: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Location: Fitness Collective Building, 875 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach Get ready for a night full of laughs, good energy, and the freedom to sip on your favorite drinks (beer, wine, and hard seltzer welcome — no hard liquor, please). Whether you're coming with friends, on a date, or flying solo, this is your chance to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy some comedy in the heart of Pacific Beach. Featuring Headliner Ray Lau with Faith Ladzinski among other hilarious acts! Ray and Faith are bringing the heat with hilarious sets that you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets before they’re gone! Secure your spot for an unforgettable night. Come for the comedy, stay for the mingling! See you there! Banana Peel Productions on Instagram

Join us for a live model drawing session. Come engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Exercise and develop your drawing skills through observation of a live, clothed model while exploring your creativity. Drawing materials will be provided or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 9:50 a.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. Visit: https://sdma.ticketapp.org/portal/product/152/events The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

We spotlight Hispanic Heritage Month with Teatro Las Hermanas, a local group blending theater, visual art and comic book storytelling to explore stories from the borderlands. Plus, the San Diego Italian Film Festival returns for its 19th year, celebrating cinema and community.