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KPBS arts reporter Audy McAfee and her partner, Miles Price, moved to San Diego nine months ago. In this Price of San Diego story, they set out to see whether they could enjoy a day at the San Diego County Fair for under $200.

First, with Californians overwhelmingly utilizing vote by mail, we take a look into the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting. Then, when will San Diego County get some relief from this heat? Also, the impact of Colorado River cuts on San Diego County. And, what’s going on with the recent food safety scares. Plus, auditors say the city of San Diego could be making more money on its golf courses.

If Watchmen taught us that you can use superheroes to excavate the cracked foundations of the American experience, Lanterns seems content to linger in the shadow of another HBO prestige genre series, True Detective.

Plaza Bonita was recently acquired by HP Bonita Investments LLC, according to an internal memo obtained by KPBS. What type of changes may come under the new ownership remain unclear.

It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.

Two young crabbers are carving out careers on the Chesapeake Bay in a field dominated by older men. One is building a brand through TikTok. The other catches crabs one at a time.

Two researchers — one in Massachusetts and one in Shanghai — hoped for the same breakthrough: a gene therapy for deaf children. New Chinese investment in science propelled the one who got there first.

Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country's leading baroque ensembles, closes out the calendar year with its beloved annual tradition, Handel's Messiah, presented in both English and Spanish. Messiah springs to life in both languages, this beloved oratorio continues to relish the holiday tradition. The run opens with a special performance marking the release of BCSD's El Mesías Spanish-language recording. Repertoire George Frideric Handel — Messiah • El Mesías, HWV 56 Soloists Estelí Gomez, soprano Jay Carter, countertenor Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano Jacob Perry, tenor Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone Fredy Bonilla, bass-baritone Originally conceived as a work for Easter, Messiah premiered on April 13, 1742, during Lent at the Music Hall on Fishamble Street in Dublin, Ireland. The performance was offered as a charity event for the relief of prisoners, in support of Mercer’s Hospital, and to aid the Charitable Infirmary. There is a long-standing myth that King George II was so touched by the “Hallelujah” chorus that he rose to his feet, with the crowd following suit. Audiences today routinely stand during the “Hallelujah” chorus, as a tip of the hat to this legend. Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. WHEN: Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (El Mesías recording release, performed in Spanish) | All Souls' Episcopal Church | 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (performed in English) | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center | 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 Sunday, December 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (performed in English) | First United Methodist Church | 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, Aug. 24 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. This lively spot in Rosarito has it all— we milk goats, light coffee on fire, do ziplines, prepare and eat BBQ goat, and more! We take in the adventures, flavors, and scenic charm that make Media Luna a must-visit destination.

The county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider a proposal to design and build a sewage treatment system on the U.S. side of the border with Mexico in response to the Tijuana River pollution crisis.