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Welcome to the Medium Festival of Photography — a two-day celebration of images, ideas, and connection across our creative community. Join us March 27–28, 2026 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), La Jolla, where photographers, curators, writers, and image-makers gather for an immersive weekend of talks, portfolio reviews, exhibitions, and community events. The Medium Festival celebrates photography’s power to shape how we see, remember, and connect — across disciplines, borders, and lived experiences. Friday, March 27 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Community programming at MCASD including a Community Print Hang & Swap (co-hosted with Camera Exposure + Safelight Labs, a Portfolio Walk, and a Festival Afterparty (offsite) Saturday, March 28 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. A full day of artist talks, conversations, and public programming at MCASD, alongside the exhibition opening, hands-on activations in the Alternative Process Patio, and our Pop-Up Image Makers Market featuring artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses. From artists and educators to curators, collectors, students, and photography enthusiasts, the Medium Festival invites you to engage deeply with today’s image culture and creative community. Festival Pass Options: - Free / Pay-What-You-Can Festival Attractions - Snapshot Pass $20 ($25 at Door) - Full Frame Pass $140 / $70 Full Time Student ($150 / $75 at Door) - Platinum Print Pass $279 ($295 at Door) Medium Photo on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Padres announced Saturday its current controlling owners, the Seidler family, had agreed to transfer control of the team to a new ownership group led by Kwanza Jones and José Feliciano.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago.

FNGRS CRSSD x Cross Pollination Present: Lane 8 + more at Waterfront Park August 9: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Lane 8 b2b Sultan + Shepard - Yotto b2b Kasbo - Massane b2b QRION - Ashibah b2b Grigoré 21+ Waterfront Park, San Diego FNGRS CRSSD on Facebook / Instagram

A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.

Premieres Wednesdays April 29 - May 20 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Sunday, May 3 - 24 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 and Thursdays, May 7 - 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. With 60% of the world’s population in cities, urban spaces are more crowded than ever. From New York to Kolkata, discover the surprising and beneficial ways urban wildlife is transforming our concrete jungles into thriving, shared ecosystems.

A 7-year-old girl was injured riding her new bike. A stranger came to her rescue and gifted her an origami crane with a hidden message she would only discover years later.

Theatre lovers and first-time audiences alike are invited to experience the magic of live performance during San Diego Theatre Month this March, when dozens of performing arts organizations across San Diego County will offer value-priced tickets at $15, $30, and $45. Now in its 11th year, San Diego Theatre Month makes it easier than ever to explore the region’s vibrant theatre scene — from major regional stages to intimate neighborhood venues — all through a streamlined ticket-buying experience at sandiegotheatremonth.com. In 2026, SDPAL is also highlighting the creative voices that bring San Diego’s stages to life. Award-winning, nationally produced playwright Christian St. Croix has been named the official 2026 Artist Ambassador for Theatre Month. Throughout the month, audiences can also follow @sdartstix on Instagram for artist takeovers, behind-the-scenes moments, and personal invitations from performers and designers across the region. San Diego Theatre Month is produced by the San Diego Performing Arts League (SDPAL), the nonprofit organization that also operates ArtsTix, San Diego’s only nonprofit ticket center, located in Horton Plaza Park and online at sdartstix.com. To explore shows and purchase tickets, visit: www.sandiegotheatremonth.com

Yaniv Dinur, conductor Parker Van Ostrand, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Overture to Egmont, Op. 84 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73, “Emperor” BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60 Experience the grandeur of Beethoven against the breathtaking backdrop of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park as the San Diego Symphony performs Piano Concerto No. 5, the monumental “Emperor” Concerto. Pianist Parker Van Ostrand joins the Orchestra for this majestic and expansive work, whose noble themes, lyrical slow movement, and dazzling finale embody Beethoven’s bold, heroic spirit. This evening celebrates Beethoven’s enduring brilliance in one of the most beloved concertos in the repertoire, brought to life by the full force of the San Diego Symphony. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

The county Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Wednesday in support of renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day.