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The University of California system says lifting tracking requirements will make managing hazardous waste more efficient. Hundreds of other waste handlers will benefit too, but the state hasn’t identified them.

In this film, Taylor Lane, an impassioned surfer, creates a functional surfboard with 10,000 littered cigarette butts collected from California beaches. “The Cigarette Surfboard” takes Lane around the world to learn from professional surfers who are working to protect and restore the health of the oceans through science, education, art, business, and political activism. Inspired by this global cast of characters, Lane returns home to California and uses the board to generate uproar on the environmental, human health, and economic impacts of cigarette butts. This immersive documentary gives viewers an up-close experience of the ocean through surfers' eyes to amplify a message of urgency and possibility regarding the well-being of our oceans. A moderated Q&A with Lane and filmmaker Ben Judkins will follow the screening. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the Ciggy Board exhibit and refreshments. A moderated Q&A with Lane and the filmmaker, Ben Judkins, will follow the film, and speaking time will be provided to community partners, starting at 6:45 p.m. Cal State San Marcos on Facebook / Instagram

Jon Hegwood was a teen parent when he told his high school principal, Billy Barnett, that he planned to drop out of school. But Barnett convinced Hegwood to earn his diploma.

A new show at Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the origins and development of street art. What began in the 1970s with teenagers tagging New York subway cars has grown into a worldwide art movement.

Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.

The Defense Secretary faced scrutiny on two fronts Thursday: over a strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean and his use of Signal to discuss U.S. attack plans on Yemen.

Premieres Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. on KPBS on KPBS TV. Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke. Known for iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his classic CBS sitcom, he has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades.

The French Market is back and it’s going to be magnifique! Get ready to be part of something truly special with the French-American Chamber of Commerce of SoCal. This isn’t just an event, it’s a celebration of French culture, flavors, and innovation right here in San Diego! Every participation helps us promote vibrant Franco-American business ties and cultural exchange. From gourmet treats to artisanal goods, the French Market is your passport to France no flight needed. Thank you for supporting this unique event. Your involvement makes all the difference and we can’t wait to share this day with you! Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/french-market-2nd-edition?fbclid=IwY2xjawL9QuFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrYWtqS093S3I2ekxqT2U5AR5eQKHWtaLCqcrWFVq2fzlxZzu188L3hXoF8httlz5gfzR3fJCNE7ZC6tjPKg_aem_LyN9LHk917qATn5lPtQdNg SoCal French American Chamber of Commerce on Instagram and Facebook

One thing has bucked the trend of rising prices: computing. Technological advances have underpinned a consistent drop in the cost of computers. But experts say that this may be reaching a limit.

This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging.