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Make plans to visit North City in San Marcos for an exciting weekend as it transforms into a hub of adrenaline-fueled action with the return of the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) on April 27-28. This eagerly awaited event promises an exhilarating Euro-style cycling spectacle, set to be a highlight for cyclists, beer enthusiasts, waffle lovers, and spectators looking to enjoy the food and cycling action. Enjoy shopping at over 50 vendors along with a variety of other booths from local family-owned businesses. The event is sure to be loaded with family fun, food, and craft beer creating a dynamic space for all San Diegans and visitors to enjoy. The excitement begins on Saturday, April 27, with the BWR Unroad Expo at North City from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Race day, April 28, begins with a 5:00 a.m. Belgian Waffle feast for the riders, and the races kick off at 7:00 a.m., followed by a Belgian Waffle feast for spectators and the public featuring freshly made waffles and a selection of Belgian ales from the Lost Abbey and Draft Republic. For more information visit here.

Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake in western North Carolina. But elections officials are also moving heaven and earth to bring back a sense of normalcy, one vote at a time.

From meal kits to grocery service to restaurant delivery, we look at the carbon footprint of convenient food and the choices people can make to try to reduce it. Sometimes there are trade-offs.

The company, which is a minority-owned federal contractor, will pay a penalty and be monitored to ensure compliance with U.S. anti-discrimination laws.

Across Eastern Tennessee, people are connecting on social media to help clear out ruined furniture, scrub off mud, and deliver jugs of water so people can flush toilets.

Vice President Harris and running mate Tim Walz are on a two-day bus tour in Georgia. The state President Biden narrowly won in 2020 is again in play.

The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. Sunday as flood warnings remained in effect in North Carolina and thousands were without power in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The 1921 Tulsa race riots began after a Black man was accused of assaulting a white woman. The case was later dismissed in court, but historians estimate that up to 300 people died during the riots.

High-speed rail is coming to California, but not yet to San Diego. We take a look at the decades-long effort to bring high-speed rail to California, and San Diego's role in it. Plus, workplaces have changed a lot since 2020, and so has the language we use around them.

Hola Friends! Before we close this season and take a little break, we wanted to leave you with the story of Jardín de las Mariposas, a shelter in Tijuana exclusively for queer migrants. This shelter has impacted the lives of thousands of queer folks who are fleeing violence and face discrimination in their land of origin and is helping many more figure out their next move in life. You won't want to miss this inspiring story of hope! Nos vemos pronto! @portofentrypod ************** Port of Entry has a whole new set of stories for you, this time centered around LGBTQ+ issues. This season we dive with our guests on what it means to be queer in the borderlands, finding yourself and fighting for your rights. Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us! If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod ************** From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Find us on Instagram or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer. Elma Gonzalez is our editor. Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales. Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development. This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.