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The move suspends a policy that shares parking meter revenue with business groups. Critics said the policy created an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy.

Goth subculture originated in Britain more than 40 years ago, and it is undergoing something of a resurgence. NPR delves into the darks club scene in Los Angeles, where Gothicumbia mashes together goth counterculture with traditional Latin American cumbia music.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Amid deep polarization and a Congress paralyzed by dysfunction, America feels less governed by policy than by tribal warfare. How did we get here? Steven Law looks at the state of US political parties ahead of a pivotal midterm election year.

Messages we send through the airwaves should be encrypted. But some are not. In fact, a lot of clear satellite transmissions were easily intercepted by UC San Diego researchers.

In September, the Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series returns to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. For over two decades, the Perspectives Lecture Series has been engaging the public on research conducted worldwide by scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The fall 2025 series highlights Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine research and its contributions to society — from the development of new, economically-grounded strategies for sustaining critical ecosystems and fisheries to innovative research at the intersection of oceanography and human health. Hear directly from Scripps Oceanography scientists on how they envision the future of research to understand and protect our ocean planet for the benefit of all. The series kicks off with Marine Prosperity Areas: A New Hope in Conservation, featuring Scripps Oceanography Professor and Marine Ecologist Octavio Aburto. Marine Protected Areas have long been the most effective tools for marine ecosystem restoration, but these efforts often require sacrifices today for benefits decades in the future. Learn how Aburto’s research has influenced the evolution of a more holistic approach to marine conservation focused on Marine Prosperity Areas. Aburto and a multinational team of marine scientists and economists have developed a comprehensive new framework for marine management that combines ecosystem conservation, economic growth, environmental responsibility and social policy — ultimately benefiting both people and the planet. Lecture Schedule: Monday, September 8, 2025, 7-8 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Marine Prosperity Areas Represent a New Hope in Conservation Speaker: Octavio Aburto, Marine Ecologist and Scripps Oceanography Professor Additional lectures to follow: Monday, October 6, 2025, 7-8 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, 7-8 p.m. Lectures are free for Birch Aquarium members and $12 for the general public. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required for all guests, including members. Registration is now open for the September lecture and will soon be added for the others. Birch Aquarium opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing hours varying by day. Purchase tickets online in advance for the best pricing or buy an annual membership to visit the aquarium all year. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for details including the Daily Schedule. Birch Aquarium on Instagram / TikTok / Facebook

Conservative legal activists are taking aim at the federal Hispanic Serving Institution program, which provides more than $15 million to community colleges in San Diego and Imperial County.

A new book diagnoses a sickness affecting some of America's biggest companies.

Available to stream beginning Oct. 31, 2025 with KPBS+. "Texas Monthly" barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn profiles top pitmasters across the Texas barbecue scene and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the renowned Top 50 BBQ joints list.

We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington.

Planned Parenthood will get a $140 million lifeline to offset losses it sustained after Congress in July cut funding for the health system, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.