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Listen Now! Broadcast Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at Noon on KPBS Radio. Sam the Cooking joins Midday Edition. We'll also have Jackie Bryant with San Diego Magazine on to talk about last minute places to get Thanksgiving dinner.

Russia lost a war in Crimea in the 1850s. To pay off war debts, Russia sold Alaska to the U.S. Now, Presidents Trump and Putin will meet Friday in Alaska to discuss another war involving Crimea.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Search efforts continue for people still missing after Friday's floods, as questions swirl over what went wrong. Here's what we know so far.

We break down the impact of Comic-Con on San Diego’s economy and discuss potential safety risks associated with major events. Plus, a new turf soccer field in City Heights will serve students as well as adults. Then, Beth Accomando walks us through the history and significance of the so-called, "Oscars of the comics industry."

This year, in honor of its 100th Anniversary, Le Creuset is embarking on a global celebration of the culinary traditions that have shaped kitchens for generations. Honoring its legacy in fostering these traditions, Le Creuset has once again joined forces with Secret Supper to bring back La Carte by Le Creuset, an unparalleled dining experience for passionate culinary enthusiasts. The Supper series kicked off this spring in New York City, made its second stop in Chicago, and will conclude in San Diego as the final destination on its three-city tour. • What: A three-market, ticketed dinner series taking place in New York City, Chicago, and San Diego, La Carte by Le Creuset will be co-curated by some of the country’s most accomplished chefs. Each in unique location, consumers will be immersed in a one-of-a-kind dining experience that can’t be found in a restaurant. • Where: The exact Supper location will be revealed to guests 24 hours in advance of cocktail hour. • Who: Along with the location, the Featured Chef for the evening is not revealed until you take a seat at the table. • When: October 16 (Tickets go on sale 9/4 at 12 p.m. ET) Please note, tickets are anticipated to sell out quickly. Le Creuset on Facebook / Instagram Secret Supper on Facebook / Instagram

A judge ordered the naming rights of the extremist group the Proud Boys be given to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.

California and more than 20 other states sued the Trump administration Monday for withholding federal education funds. Then, there's a new effort to increase the number of homeless shelter beds in North and East San Diego County. Plus, the San Diego City Council votes to redevelop the City Operations Building.

Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.

Have you completed a beginner Ladino course and want to go further? Or perhaps you have a basic knowledge of Spanish? Join our next-level Ladino course and keep exploring the rich language and culture of Sephardic Jews! What to Expect: - Expand your vocabulary and improve your speaking skills - Read longer texts in Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) – in both Latin and (a little) Rashi script - Discover Sephardic proverbs, stories, and traditional songs - Learn basic grammar structures and everyday expressions This course is designed for learners who have completed a beginner-level Ladino course or have basic knowledge of Ladino or Spanish. When: Mondays, February 9 – March 23, 2026 (no class on March 2) 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Costs: Early bird (if registered before January 26): 6 classes for $250 Regular Registration: 6 classes for $300 Teacher: Agnieszka August-Zarębska She is an assistant professor in the Taube Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław, Poland. She has a degree in Spanish Studies and her current research interests include contemporary Ladino poetry, contemporary literary translations into Ladino and Sephardic children’s literature. She also worked on critical editions of the early 20th century Judeo-Spanish literature. Yiddishland California on Facebook