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Unable to return home, some Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon are buying satellite images to see whether their houses survived.

HUMP! returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026. For over two decades, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy, identity, and connection without compromise. What began as a bold experiment has grown into a global showcase of boundary-pushing cinema where emerging voices and seasoned creators present work that is as thoughtful as it is provocative. Founded by Dan Savage, HUMP! has spent over two decades proving that intimacy is culture and that audiences are hungry for work that is bold, funny, handmade, and deeply human. This season continues that tradition. We look forward to seeing you soon. Price: General Admission: $20 Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Film / Cinema Date and Time: Friday October 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. to Saturday October 24, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. Venue details: Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Boulevard, San Diego, California, 92116, United States Visit: https://www.humpfilmfest.com

Residents of the ancient town of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon have endured wars in the past, but the latest conflict with Israel is testing the limits of their endurance.

A loss of federal and local funding and grants has led to employee layoffs. But a group of former ICA San Diego employees said there’s another side to the story.

First, we’ll tell you why the USS Fort Worth had its lifespan cut short. Then, the local impact of Hurricane Genevieve means dangerously high surf levels. Next, we look into the future of the Downtown La Mesa Trolley Station. And we hear from students from tribal bands and nations who attended arts and culture workshops last week. Plus, we speak to researchers who found a glitch in an anti-theft system on some cars.

Dozens of immigrants at the Otay Mesa Detention Center have described deteriorating health or inadequate medical care in court records.

Last year, Trump dismissed Biden-appointed Kennedy Center board members and replaced them with loyalists. A new filing by the Center's lawyers reveals how its board of trustees makes decisions.

Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will present Día de los Muertos – La Experiencia from September 1 through November 2, 2026. Beginning a month earlier this year, the free, family-friendly experience transforms the Fiesta de Reyes plaza with dozens of artful and interpretive displays, including Catrinas, decorated skulls and skeletons, traditional and contemporary altars and thousands of marigold-inspired details. New for 2026, an integrated lighting package will connect the installations throughout the plaza, adding depth, color and atmosphere after sunset and creating an entirely different way to experience the transformation in the evening. Guests may explore La Experiencia throughout its two-month run while enjoying the plaza’s dining, shopping and live entertainment. Additional entertainment and special-activity schedules will be posted as they are confirmed.

The Annual Afghan Tea Party is the House of Afghanistan's signature lawn celebration — a public, family-friendly festival of Afghan culture, hospitality, food, music, poetry, art, and community. Bring a blanket, settle in, and expect a warm Afghan welcome. The name is a tribute to something deeply familiar in Afghan life: the way tea brings people together. Across Afghan homes and gatherings, tea is more than a drink. It is a gesture of welcome, a reason to sit, a pause before a story, and often the beginning of a long conversation. That spirit of hospitality is what inspired the name. But this is not a formal tea service. It is a full afternoon of live programming on the Prado lawn, created for Afghan families, neighbors, friends, and visitors of all backgrounds. From the stage, guests will experience live Afghan music and poetry — read aloud, then unpacked, so every guest leaves understanding why these verses have endured for centuries. There will be storytelling for children and a live demonstration of ta'arof — the intricate, affectionate ritual of Afghan courtesy that no visitor forgets. Guests will also go deeper into the culture itself: an introduction to Afghan food — what's on the table, how it's made, and what each dish means. Between programs, the lawn opens up: tea is poured, food is served, and vendor booths offer Afghan food, clothing, books, and artisan goods. The afternoon also carries a ceremonial heart. The house will present its inaugural Afghan Spirit Award, honoring an Afghan American whose life embodies the values of our people — resilience, bravery, leadership, and hospitality — along with a Community Service Award recognizing extraordinary service to the diaspora. For non-Afghan guests, it is an open invitation to experience Afghan culture in a warm, accessible, and joyful setting. For Afghan families, it is a day to see our heritage shared with pride — not only remembered, but brought to life in the heart of San Diego. Visit: https://www.afghanhouse.org/events/annual-lawn-program House of Afghanistan on Instagram

This event will feature a conversation between guests from San Diego’s art and civic community followed by audience table conversations. Join us for the KPBS One Small Step Experience Event! KPBS presents One Small Step in partnership with StoryCorps. This initiative brings people with different beliefs and backgrounds together for a conversation - not about politics - but to get to know each other as people. The KPBS One Small Step Experience event will feature a respectful conversation between our special guests from San Diego’s art and philanthropic communities followed by audience table conversations where you can discuss and share your own viewpoints. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Doors open, check in and reception (light refreshments) 5:50 p.m. Program Location: KPBS: 5200 Campanile Drive, San Diego 92182 Special guest participants: Bob Lehman, Executive Director, San Diego ART Matters Grant Oliphant, CEO and President, Prebys Foundation Audience table conversations will be facilitated by the National Conflict Resolution Center. Learn more about KPBS’ One Small Step program at KPBS.org/OneSmallStep Public Matters is an initiative of KPBS, inewsource and Voice of San Diego. These three independent, non-profit journalism organizations are sharing content, conversation, and events that ensure all San Diegans understand their opportunity to participate in the democratic process and that it means more than voting in an election. The KPBS One Small Step program is a part of the Public Matters initiative. Public Matters is generously funded by Irwin and Joan Jacobs.