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TMZ is trading Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with a new D.C. bureau, launched in April. The online tabloid's two-man crew has brought an unconventional reporting style to the Congress beat.

Become a History Explorer! Engage in free hands-on activities and examine historical items up close with the San Diego History Center. Families welcome to drop in anytime between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day Weekend with us! Learn about Kate Sessions, the “Mother of Balboa Park”, through free, hands-on activities, including decorating flower pots. A trailblazing horticulturist, Kate Sessions transformed San Diego’s landscape by introducing thousands of trees and plants — shaping the beauty of Balboa Park we love today. Your donation is your admission to our museums San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, June 7 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. The Circus is coming to town! Host Elsa Sevilla looks at the history of the circus in San Diego. One of the most recognized is the Ringling Brother's Circus, dating back to 1854. Coronado's Tent City and Balboa Park also have ties to the early days of the Circus.

The 22nd annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival (SDFW) returns Nov. 1–8, 2026, welcoming attendees for eight days of cultural events celebrating Southern California and Baja with participating chefs, winemakers, spirits producers, and culinary experts from across the country and county joining us on the San Diego Bay shoreline. This year brings SDFW’s biggest programming evolution in more than two decades, ushering in a new era for the cross-border culinary event. The reimagined Grand Weekend features the debut of Icons + Legends, all-new “culinary districts” to explore, an expanded food rescue program in partnership with Rethink Food and the San Diego Food Bank, and—for the first time—a seamless two-day waterfront celebration that brings the Grand Tasting and Grand Fiesta together at the iconic Embarcadero. Renowned culinary talents from Food Network and Top Chef to Michelin Guide and the James Beard Foundation will attend SDFW 2026. The Festival’s talent roster includes Two-Michelin-star chef and winner of the Antonin Carême Medal Suzette Gresham; Top Chef finalist Joe Sasto; Michelin-starred, James Beard Award semifinalist, and executive chef of New York Times 50 Best Restaurants of 2025 honored Eric Bost; James Beard Award winners Maynard Llera and Susan Bae; Baja culinary pioneer Javier Plascencia; acclaimed pastry chef Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman; and sommelier and wine educator Cha McCoy, alongside lauded chefs and winemakers from both sides of the border. New this year, attendees will explore a series of “culinary districts” hosted by gastronomic all-stars, including: Smoke + Fire, a live-fire playground where premium proteins meet open flame Sweet Street, an indulgent destination devoted to pastry, desserts, and coffee So San Diego, showcasing the city's thriving local indie innovation and arts + culture scene Street Feast: Asian Market, inspired by vibrant Asian night markets South of the Border, an immersive journey into the people, places, and craftsmanship that define Baja and Mexico Here’s a peek into SDFW’s three signature Grand Weekend experiences: Icons + Legends (Friday, Nov. 6. VIP + Early Entry: 6 – 9 p.m. General Admission: 6:30 – 9 p.m.) a new opening-night tasting featuring award-winning chefs, wines, and spirits. Grand Tasting, Presented by Southwest Airlines® (Saturday, Nov. 7 VIP + Early Entry: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. General Admission: Noon – 3 p.m.) the flagship event with Michelin and James Beard-recognized talent, immersive tasting activations, and the attendee-voted “Chef of the Fest” competition. Grand Fiesta, Presented by Southwest Airlines® (Sunday, Nov. 8 VIP + Early Entry: 11a.m. – 3 p.m. General Admission: Noon – 3 p.m.): now held at the Embarcadero for the Festival’s first seamless two-day waterfront celebration, complete with expanded Baja programming and annual “Taco TKO” competition.

“America at 250: San Diego 1776-2026” looks at the last 250 years in San Diego county using a variety of curated objects.

After selling out the first year, Diplo's Run Club returns to San Diego, California this November 21! Home to several Dance Music festivals, America’s Finest City is known for its vibrant electronic music scene with past performances from Diplo himself at Nova San Diego and the Mad Decent Block Party. This fall, you can catch another epic performance at the main stage in Gallagher Square at Petco Park after Diplo’s Run Club 5K. Starting and finishing at Gallagher Square, the 5K run will take you through the historic Gaslamp Quarter, showing off the best of downtown San Diego. After the run, party the day away with a post-race concert featuring Diplo + friends! Visit: https://diplosrunclub.com/san-diego

Lantern Crest Senior Resort Living invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of a new large-scale mural honoring the people, places, and history that have shaped San Diego on Wednesday, August 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from artist David Ybarra and members of the Lantern Crest leadership team. Guests will also be invited into The Legacy for light bites and refreshments while viewing additional artwork created by Ybarra and enjoying a live jazz band. Over the course of several months, Ybarra transformed a wall on the south side of The Plaza grounds into a vibrant visual tribute to San Diego life and culture. The mural features a wide range of recognizable landmarks, historic moments, and community icons, including the Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Bridge, Pacific Beach Pier, Belmont Park, the USS Midway, the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, the Padres, the Chargers, the Gaslamp Quarter, Lakeside Rodeo, local missions, Civil Rights protests, and more. We can’t wait to see you there! Lantern Crest Senior Living on Facebook

The 200,000 revocations will not happen in one fell swoop, but on a rolling basis, the Trump administration source said. But experts suggest that the revocation, while potentially precedent setting, is largely performative.

The monthlong Hispanic Heritage Month observation will kick off with Otay Ranch Town Center's annual Celebration and Family Festival on Tuesday, September 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Located in the heart of the eastern portion of Chula Vista, this community retail and dining destination is proud to once again host this celebration filled with live music, cultural performances and free fun for the whole family celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month which runs September 15 to October 15. "Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is a much-loved event for people to come together and honor the traditions and culture of our Hispanic community," said Otay Ranch Town Center General Manager Tim Kilcourse. "We pair the event with our weekly Farmers Market which features a large number of Hispanic and Latin themed businesses and food vendors, making it a fantastic family afternoon," he added. The event will feature music, meet and greet opportunities with themed characters, sweet treats and giveaways, a face painter and kids' activities tied to Hispanic Heritage Month. First added in 2024, this year's event brings back "Salsa Under the Stars," a pop-up Salsa dance celebration and musical performance that will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., overlapping with many of the event elements, with guests having many activities to choose from. Hosted by the Manny Cepeda Orchestra quartet, this free program encourages anyone interested in getting their salsa on with some basic instruction and no partner needed, along with fantastic live music to get your feet moving! Event web link: https://www.otayranchtowncenter.com/en/events/50120/ Otay Ranch Town Center on Facebook / Instagram

Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday said he would sign the budget, waiving his veto or line-item veto powers, but said he was less than pleased with some aspects.