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The North Park Film Festival runs through August 30, 2026, featuring mostly free, community-based independent screenings across local neighborhood venues. 8/14 - Golden - Red Bront 8/16 - Abstract - Verbatim 8/18 - Music Video - Blind Lady 8/21 - Morricone Youth - GG 8/23 - Rose - DGC 8/30 - Kasher - DGC Friday, Aug. 14: The Golden Ghost Shorts block at Red Brontosaurus Records (3044 North Park Way). Doors at 7:00 PM. (Free) Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.: Abstract Truths and Weird Wonders (avant-garde sci-fi, documentary, and animation shorts) at Verbatim Books. Doors at 7:00 PM, films at 7:15 PM. (Free) Tuesday, Aug. 18: Music video block screening at Blind Lady Ale House. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. (Free) Friday, August 21: La Planéte Sauvage with a live score by Morricone Youth at The Golden Ghost DIY art space. (Tickets $15) Sunday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. Selected Shorts of Aaron Rose (curated 90-minute program presented by Digital Gym Cinema) North Park Film Festival on Instagram

First, ICE arrests hit a record number in July, both on a national level and here locally. Then, more than a year after it was first signed into law, we take a look into the impact of the Laken Riley Act. Next, abuse allegations against the county’s juvenile institutions are beginning to pile up. Also, members of the San Diego based USS Theodore Roosevelt are being told to plan for a longer deployment.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesdays, July 14 - Aug. 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS. Drawing on intimate, unseen archive and powerful first-hand testimony, this landmark 4-part series tells the human stories behind our quest to explore space, offering a unique perspective on our changing world and where we are headed.

More than four decades after Dolly Parton sang about working “9 to 5,” the workplace issues behind the iconic song and film continue to invite conversation. On Sept. 17 at 6 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University will bring together women from different generations and professional backgrounds for “Stories, Work and the Way Forward,” using the documentary 'Still Working 9 to 5' to explore how the workplace has changed, where challenges remain and how we can move forward together. The panel includes Barbara Bry, former San Diego City Councilmember and founder of Athena San Diego, Run Women Run and the Workplace Equity & Civility Initiative; M. Venessa Jackson, whose career includes decades in banking and finance followed by 16 years at San Diego City Hall; Taylor Dunner Woof, a program director at Capitol Impact working with public, private and philanthropic leaders to strengthen California’s workforce and education systems; and Camille Hardman, producer of the documentary “Still Working 9 to 5.” The event will begin with snacks and networking outdoors followed by viewing clips of the documentary and panel discussion indoors starting at 6:45 p.m.

A recent study from UCLA shows that San Diego County has the fourth highest count of homeless students across all California counties. And San Diego Unified School District has the second highest out of every district in the state.

The Padres are a major institution and have been for decades but their under-the-radar politics could now be something we see overtly in more spending, endorsements or positions.

Kroc School of Peace Studies Open House Saturday, October 17 | 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego Explore graduate programs in conflict resolution, humanitarian action, social innovation, and restorative justice at this open house for prospective students. Sit in on interactive classroom sessions, meet faculty and current students, and connect with admissions. Breakfast and lunch provided. Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at University of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Mark Thiemen's decades of research on isotopes changed what scientists know about earth’s origins.

Learn all about seed starting, vegetable gardening, native plants, garden art, food preservation, irrigation, and more. - Shop from thousands of affordably priced plants: Spring garden vegetables, drought tolerant plants, natives, milkweeds, unique ornamentals, and houseplants. - Shop Garden-related Retail:Unique Birdhouses, Garden Art and Green Elephant - repurposed garden tools, etc. - Shop for locally grown produce at our Farmer's Market. - Attend Free, Engaging Lightning Talks and Demonstrations. - Visit Informational Booths and Exhibits. - Free Tool Sharpening - Free gardening expertise at our Ask a Master Gardener booth

Courtside Card Show | San Diego Card Show The Courtside Card Show is a San Diego trading card event for collectors of all ages. Join us on Sept.11, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in San Diego. Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome. The event takes place at 10720 Thornmint Rd, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92127. Courtside brings together Pokémon fans, sports card collectors, TCG enthusiasts, vendors, and families. Sponsored by DeckTradr the event is presented in collaboration with Hoops HQ, SD Card Club, and So Cal SD Collectors. More Than 30 Card Vendors First, explore 30+ vendors from San Diego and Southern California. Vendor tables will feature a wide range of trading cards and collectibles. Collectors can shop for Pokémon cards, sports cards, graded slabs, raw singles, sealed products, vintage cards, modern releases, and collectibles. Also, don’t forget to bring your trade binder. Courtside is designed for buying, selling, and trading in person. Therefore, collectors have plenty of opportunities to make deals and meet other people in the hobby. Pokémon TCG and Collectibles Pokémon fans will have plenty to explore throughout the night. For example, vendors may have vintage Pokémon cards, modern releases, graded cards, raw singles, and sealed Pokémon TCG products. You can hunt for chase cards or add new pieces to your personal collection. Likewise, you can bring cards of your own to trade with vendors and other collectors. Whether you collect Pikachu, Charizard, Eeveelutions, vintage WOTC cards, or modern illustration rares, there will be plenty to discover. Giveaways, Food and Community Courtside is about more than buying cards. Throughout the event, guests can enjoy sealed giveaways and themed food and drinks. More importantly, the night gives San Diego collectors a place to meet and enjoy the hobby together. The event is free and open to all ages. So, bring your friends, family, kids, cards, slabs, and trade binders. If you’re searching for a Pokémon event in San Diego, sports card event, TCG event, collectibles event, or a place to buy and trade cards, Courtside is for you. Courtside Card Show Event Details Date: Sept. 11, 2026 / Time: 6:30 PM – 10 p.m. Location: 10720 Thornmint Rd, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92127 Admission: FREE Ages: All ages Vendors: 30+ Featuring: Pokémon, sports cards, TCG, graded cards, sealed products and collectibles Extras: Sealed giveaways plus themed food and drinks Collaboration: Hoops HQ, SD Card Club and So Cal SD Collectors Come ready to buy, sell, trade, collect, and connect at the Courtside Card Show. It’s a night built around cards, community, and the collectors who keep the San Diego hobby growing. Please Contact Ryan@cardsandcollectors.com or text/call 619-734-6771 For vendor information