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Americans across the country received harmful hate messages via text after the election. The communication industry has been trying to figure out how it happened.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + encores Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Unidentified Flying Objects have long captivated the imagination of the public, but for decades most scientists treated the subject as taboo. Now, these mysterious phenomena are moving out of the shadows and into the light, as NASA pledges to study them scientifically.

Joe Marich is a literary public relations and marketing expert who represented best-selling author Michael Crichton for over 16 years, and has launched over 800 books for other authors. He will share insider tips about literary marketing and public relations based on his 30+ years of experience. Topics covered will include: How to use literary marketing and media relations effectively; Ten questions to ask yourself before starting to write your book outline – or now, if it’s too late; -What you can do on your own to help market/promote your book; - When you need to hire an expert (and when you don’t); - What to expect from a marketing and PR expert—and what not to expect; - Other relevant topics. Pitch your book to Joe in a PR Lightning Round! In addition to getting answers to all of your PR questions, come prepared to “pitch” your book or book idea to Joe and he will give you a thumbnail sketch of how media-friendly your project may or may not be, and offer alternatives that might work even better. Note: This event is for SDWI members only. Join SDWI today. Please visit our website https://writeyourstorynow.org/ to join and register for this event. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

KPBS found six San Diego-based artists who are emerging into the comic industry and are either selling, signing or schmoozing in or around the convention.

Approximately 300,000 people could be directly impacted by deportations, according to research from a UC San Diego researcher.

There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 13 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.

Jimmy "Jay" Lee's body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.

The 44th San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition will be on display September 29 through October 31. For over four decades, the International Exhibition has been an annual highlight for SDWS, attracting entries from hundreds of water-based media artists worldwide. This year's highly anticipated show is the best-selling of the year. Don't miss your chance to attend and take home your favorite painting! Our esteemed juror, Ratindra Das, is a Dolphin Fellow and a signature member of the American Watercolor Society. He holds prestigious memberships in several watercolor other societies and has served as a juror for numerous national exhibitions, His expertise is apparent in this year's show! Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture manufacturing building in Southern California, police said.

The actions range from campaign priorities like border security to culture war issues like DEI policies.