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In this talk Patricia Kelly will share how quilting led her to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer and history teacher. About Patricia: At the age of 12, Patricia learned to sew and enjoyed designing her own clothes. After graduating from high school, she planned to follow her childhood dream; however, she was advised to pursue another career. Twenty years ago, Patricia was invited to join a quilting class. Learning to quilt opened a whole new world of creativity for her. In 2014 she joined the San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild. Guild Mentors guided her as she honed her quilting skills and encouraged her to learn more about contemporary and traditional African and African American textile arts. Patricia has participated in local and national quilt exhibits. This year, she will participate in her first international show. One of her art quilts is on permanent display at the County of San Diego's Southeast Live Center office. Her work has been included in "Art Quilting Studio Magazine" and in the book "Lift the Sky" In May 2025, she won third place in the Quilt Africa International Challenge honoring the late Carole Lyles Shaw. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an effective learning tool or just nostalgia?

Port of Entry sits down with KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Al Otro Lado Director of Litigation Cassandra Lopez to discuss and reflect on the most significant changes in immigration policy and how they have impacted the border region.

In a safe Democratic seat in North Carolina, a match-up between a two-term Congresswoman and a progressive local official show how Democrats are charting the future of their party in the age of Trump.

Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old from the West Bank who has lived in New Jersey since 2016, had been held in a U.S. immigration detention center in Texas since last March.

The 22nd District Agricultural Association board voted 8-1 to oust Carlene Moore after several hours of closed-session discussion. It did not give a reason for the decision.

The park, near the venue where inconclusive Iran-U.S. peace talks took place this month, provides respite to those who visit it.

The order comes as the Trump administration challenges a lower court ruling that the estimated $300-million project requires congressional approval.

"Veterans History Project II: The Journey Continues" is a public oral history event dedicated to honoring and preserving the lived experiences of U.S. military veterans from San Diego County. Taking place on April 8, 2026, at California State University San Marcos, the event will feature highlights from recorded veteran oral histories, community recognition, and reflections on the importance of documenting veterans’ stories with care, dignity, and permanence. The program builds on the success of the original Veterans History Project and continues an ongoing effort to ensure that veterans’ voices are recorded, respected, and archived for future generations. Attendees will include veterans, students, educators, civic leaders, and community members. The evening will include a community reception, featured speakers, and a highlight presentation showcasing oral histories from local San Diego County veterans, produced in collaboration with the CSUSM Library Special Collections Department. The event is open to the public. CSUSM Arts & Lectures on Facebook / Instagram

Years after initial discussions to build interim housing for people experiencing homelessness, San Diego County on Monday began construction on sleeping cabins in Lemon Grove.