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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Part 1 and 2 Saturdays, Sept.13 + 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. on KPBS 2 or Tuesday, Sept.16 from 8 - 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. The policies and persona of Franklin Delano Roosevelt set the cast of the "modern" presidency. He was unquestionably the most vital figure in the nation, and perhaps the world, during his 13 years in the White House. Engendering both admiration and scorn, FDR exerted unflinching leadership during the most tumultuous period in the nation's history since the Civil War.

At the Encinitas April Street Fair, enjoy unique food, five live music stages, children's rides, beer garden, and more than 450 vendors. In the Spring Street Fair, ongoing since 1983, international food, children’s rides, four live stages, and the craft brewery beer garden guarantee that there will be fun for the whole family. The emphasis of both the Encinitas Spring Street Fair and the Holiday Street Fair is on arts, handmade crafts, antiques, and ethnic imports. However, commercial vendors will be accepted and admitted upon consideration of merchandise and display appearance. Please be aware that there are no refunds within 30 days of the event. Please Note There is no parking on Hwy 101 from D to J Street on Saturday and Sunday from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Your car will be towed by law enforcement if parked in the specified area. There will be signage leading up to the Street Fair as a reminder. Visit: https://www.encinitas101.com/spring-street-fair

The annual celebration of Black comic creators returns to Balboa Park for its seventh year.

Step into the wonders of Spring at our most vibrant festival of the year – Belmont in Bloom! Starting on April 5, join us in creating colorful experiences with neighbors and friends as we bring the beauty of Spring to the beach! Find yourself surrounded by a Kaleidoscope of color with stunning floral arrangements and vibrant sculptures, or dance with us under blue skies with a talented lineup of local artists and performers. With exciting new food experiences and public art installations, "Belmont in Bloom" offers something exciting for every palate! To join us in the mission of supporting your local San Diego art community, connect with us on social media and never miss out on sneak peeks and event updates throughout the season. Look out for ways to celebrate and make San Diego bloom together this Spring at Belmont Park! Visit: https://www.belmontpark.com/belmont-in-bloom Belmont Park on Instagram and Facebook

Local author Emily Greenberg’s debut collection of experimental short stories explores blurred lines between truth and fiction, with settings ranging from Kellyanne Conway's perspective on inauguration night to a chance meeting between Paris Hilton and Thomas Pynchon.

A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once skewered by the writer.

California legislative leaders in the wee hours of Wednesday morning reached an agreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction program, known as cap and trade, through 2045 — a contentious expansion that for weeks stewed in backroom discussions, held up other critical legislation and roiled insiders.

Adjunct faculty in USD’s College of Arts and Sciences said the university cut courses without bargaining over the impact on union members.

A U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily pausing a series of federal policies aimed at restricting certain immigrants’ access to public benefits and programs.

"Save the Ocean 5" art and poetry exhibition from March 26 to May 28 celebrates the richness of the ocean environment by displaying a variety of mediums from a diverse range of artists, whose work is about the ocean world. Front Porch Gallery in collaboration with Surfing Madonna Oceans Project endeavors to promote a love and understanding of the fragile coastal environment by encouraging people to be stewards of the ocean, to appreciate what we have and preserve it for future generations. Artists will have the opportunity to share their experience at Docent Tours, and poets will be invited to read at the reception. Throughout the exhibition we’ll host opportunities for the community to view the work and experience creative engagements at the gallery through making, discussing, and viewing programs. Awards given for exceptional and thought provoking visual artwork and poetry. Visit: https://www.frontporchgallery.org/save-the-ocean-5-prospectus/ Front Porch Gallery on Facebook / Instagram