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Business is booming for Snap-on, a Wisconsin company that has made tools for professional mechanics for more than a century. It recently got a fact-finding visit from the head of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank.

School funding in California steers a lot to wealthy districts and to those with high-needs students. Those in the middle get a lot less.

Stream on YouTube / Watch Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The film tells the story of the man who made public parks an essential part of American life. Known as the father of American landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted was co-designer of Central Park, head of the first Yosemite commission, leader of the campaign to protect Niagara Falls, designer of the U.S. Capitol Grounds, site planner for the Great White City of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, planner of Boston's "Emerald Necklace" of green space, as well as designer of park systems in many other cities.

Temporary protected status was given to Haitians after the 2010 quake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return. In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS.

Come to a College and Career Fair at the HACU Exhibit Hall at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. The College and Career Fair, hosted by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), brings together local and national university representatives. Meet and network with representatives from nationwide colleges and universities and employers offering internship and employment opportunities for college students. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) on Facebook / X / Instagram / LinkedIn

The 5th Annual North Park Salsa Fest offers a flavor-packed afternoon at North Park Mini Park on Saturday, May 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year, 17 local restaurants including reigning champions Tribute Pizza and Thai Time will face off for bragging rights, and only the crowd can crown the coveted “People's Choice” winner. A vibrant, family-friendly community celebration, North Park Salsa Fest invites San Diegans of all ages to spend the afternoon enjoying live music including Mariachi, kids' activities, a community art mural, food trucks, and craft beer and beverages from local breweries, all while tasting and rating salsas from some of San Diego's favorite local restaurants and businesses. This year's fierce lineup features 17 competitors vying for the title of Best Salsa. Returning fan favorites include Bivouac Ciderworks, Fairplay (2024 People's Choice winner), Original 40 Brewing Company, Ruth's No. 5, Subterranean, Thai Time (2024 Judges' Choice winner), and Tribute Pizza — the reigning 2025 People's Choice and Judges' Choice champion and a three-time People's Choice winner. Joining the competition for the first time are Bacari, Black Radish, Mama’s Kitchen, Mom’s Chicken and Waffles, North Park Beer Co., San Diego Salsa, Stoked On Salsa, Sun Coast Pizza, Una Mas, and Working Class. With 17 salsas to taste, you'll want something cold and local to keep the heat in check. This year's beverage lineup is a celebration of San Diego's thriving craft drink scene, featuring Barley & Sword, Bivouac Cider, Cervecería Transpeninsular, Flying Embers, JuneShine, Little Bird Brewing, Mike Hess Brewing, North Park Beer Co., Original 40 Brewing, Pasmosa Sangria, Seek Beer Co., and Suntide Mimosa. All beverages are available for ages 21+ with valid ID. Each of these local businesses is donating their participation to benefit students at Jefferson Elementary, and that generosity is something worth raising a glass to. Cheers to the local makers and neighbors who bring this community together year after year. The 5th Anniversary brings a brand-new tradition: the Salsa Fest Community Mural. North Park artist Philip Boelter (@boelterdesignco) designed the layout so that every painted square becomes part of a single vibrant mosaic. No artistic experience required. Paint solo, with friends, or as a family and leave your mark on a piece of North Park history. The completed mural will be permanently installed within the North Park Business Improvement District. Reserve your square on the North Park Salsa Fest website. General admission is FREE and open to the public. Salsa tasting tickets are available in two options: the Salsa Sampler (8 tastings for $22 through April 25; $25 after) and the Ultimate Salsa Lover's Pass (up to 17 tastings, for $40 through April 25; $45 after). Each tasting ticket includes salsas and tortilla chips (while supplies last), as well as the opportunity to cast a vote for People's Choice. North Park Salsa Fest benefits extracurricular programs for more than 400 students at Jefferson Elementary School in North Park. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit northparksalsafest.com and follow along on Instagram at @northparksalsafest. Event Details: North Park Salsa Fest Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego, CA 92104 Admission: Free Salsa Tasting Tickets: Salsa Sampler (8 tastings): $22 through April 25; $25 after Ultimate Salsa Lover's Pass (17 tastings): $40 through April 25; $45 after Purchase salsa tasting tickets: northparksalsafest.com About Friends of Jefferson Friends of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money to support arts, dance, and garden education for all students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. To learn more about Friends of Jefferson, please visit www.friendsofjefferson.org.

The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.

This Pi Day, join The Classical Academies and Cal State San Marcos for Super STEM Saturday – a day the whole family can learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! The 13th annual Super STEM Saturday is March 14 at CSUSM’s campus in San Marcos, from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon. The festival is free, with booths, hands-on activities, and more! Parking is free, and the festival will be held rain or shine. So mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14! Visit: https://www.csusm.edu/superstem/index.html

California's ban on high-capacity magazines may have helped slow this month's attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, gun control policy advisor says.

The next Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday April 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. San Diego County has 25 participating locations throughout the county. Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - a record amount of prescription drugs.