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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has never responded to deadly or damaging extreme heat. Environmental groups and labor unions are asking for that to change.

KPBS’ has announced the launch of a content hub on its website and weekly news segments starting September 16, 2024 as part of its new Public Matters initiative at kpbs.org/publicmatters.

About Carter Key Carter Key is a trombonist, pianist, vocalist, educator, composer, and arranger. Originally from Richmond, VA., in 2015 Carter moved to Miami, FL to pursue Jazz Studies at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. While attending UM, Carter played lead trombone in the prestigious Frost Concert Jazz Band and served as a mentor for younger musicians in the jazz program. Since then, he has worked as a top call musician in South Florida for jazz orchestras, and recordings, particularly for groups such as South Florida Jazz Orchestra and Libido Band. Carter was featured on trombone on the Grammy Award Winning big band album “The Omni-American Book Club” by Brian Lynch. Carter has performed alongside musicians such as Gloria Estefan, Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Haley Reinhart, Brett Eldridge, John Daversa, Farruko, Stephen Marley, Gilbert Castellanos, and Arturo Sandoval among others. In his free time, Carter enjoys surfing, swimming, hiking, and traveling. See More Events: bardicmanagement.com/events For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Maestro Mikan Zlatkovich returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 159TH session of Dim Sum & Jazz! INSTRUMENTAL NIGHT! About Mikan Zlatkovich Born a musical prodigy in former Yugoslavia, Mikan started his professional jazz career as a teenager whose immense talent was quickly recognised by top musicians, the audiences and music critics alike. Throughout the '80s he remained a major feature on the thriving Yugoslav jazz scene. In the early '90s, however, he decided to pursue bigger musical challenges, at first in New York, and ten years later in San Diego, where he regularly shares the stage with the likes of Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Allison Adams-Tucker, Chuck McPherson, Bob Magnusson, Rob Thorsen, Jamie Shadowlight, and many other notable performers. On piano or synthesizer, Mikan's fiery performances continue to thrill and excite his audiences. He connects jazz fans in many different settings, from concert halls to small clubs to street corners. His musical chemistry and his remarkable skills captivate and welcome his audience into his music, offering an exciting and memorable jazz experience. No two performances can ever be the same. Mikan's music is always evolving through his never-ending search of new creative possibilities. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Women have been complaining that doctors don't warn them how much an IUD insertion can hurt — or offer pain relief. Now the CDC is recommending that doctors do more to help.

It's been 60 years since Japan's bullet train first entered service. Could the technology be coming to Texas?

Georgia authorities say they are investigating the collapse of a dock gangway that killed seven people on an island where crowds gathered for a celebration by the island’s community of Black slave descendants.

At least 170 Native American, Native Hawaiians, and Native Alaskans are on ballots this fall, an all-time high. But a group tracking Indigenous candidates says more work needs to be done.

The Alliance Française San Diego welcomes you to a panel of three French authors who live in San Diego: Claire Marti, Alain Rolland, and Fabrice Hoerner. The event is on Saturday, November 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Pacific Beach. In a friendly town-hall format, you will have the opportunity to discover their latest novels and discuss the real-life and literary influences that fueled their passion for writing. Our three authors will take you through a surprising journey into their creative worlds of Romance, Historical Fiction, and Fantastic, before concluding with a signing session. Their new books, "Hotel King ", "Six Ans d’Absence", and "Le Dernier Hôtel" will be available for purchase if you are interested. It will take place outdoors, at a private home in Pacific Beach. Please make sure to register to get the details. Drinks will be served. *In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled on Sunday November 12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In the moments before many Paris Olympic events get underway, someone comes out and taps a staff. The ritual, inspired by a French theatrical tradition, made its Olympics debut last week.