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The author of the new book "Forest of the Sea: The Remarkable Life and Imperiled Future of Kelp" joined Midday Edition Monday to talk about what kelp forests add to our oceans, the history of the Point Loma kelp forest, as well as restoration efforts to bring kelp forests back.

In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most popular forms of entertainment in 19th- and 20th-century America.

The acclaimed authors of the newly released anthology "The Villains Club: A Delightfully Devious Anthology" are joining forces with independent bookstore Mysterious Galaxy to present an author panel and book-signing event. The event will feature a lively discussion of the anthology, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Authors Dr. Janina Scarlet, Jonathan Maberry, Chance Kistler, Dennis K. Crosby, Dave Beaudrie, M. B. Bruce, and Robin Talamas will introduce the audience to the anthology’s 18 captivating villains. “On the surface, these villains may seem like ordinary scoundrels, delinquents, bandits, and baddies. Scratch the surface and you'll find all the complexities, contradictions, impossible choices, and longing for connection that make even villains human,” said editor Janina Scarlet. “You'll get to know misunderstood monsters, overworked overlords, demons with major Inhuman Resources issues, and even a few villains who might actually be heroes.” For those unable to attend, the authors will personalize and sign books to be mailed directly to fans—whether they reside in an evil lair or a fortress of solitude. More information is available through the publisher Divine Feminine Publishing and the host bookstore Mysterious Galaxy. https://divinefeminine-publishing.com/events

Giancarlo Giannini (Academy Award-nominated for Wertmüller’s "Seven Beauties") gives a wonderfully comic performance as the sad sack Mimi, a Sicilian laborer whose refusal to vote for the Mafia’s candidate leads him to lose his job, his wife and his home. At rock bottom, he revives his spirits by falling in love with the beautiful, radical Fiorella (Mariangela Melato, "Swept Away"), with whom he starts a new life as a reliable husband and father. But the past comes back to haunt him, piling on comical complexities as all his energies surge into defending his honor, an obsession that has horrendous but hilarious consequences. A blistering satire of Italy in the 1970s, "The Seduction Of Mimi" takes aim at a corrupt government, compromised labor leaders and the Neanderthal sexual politics of men in power, with uproarious results. A raucous sex comedy that brought international fame to director Lina Wertmüller.

Relive the hair-raising mission of the USS Midway, which rescued some 3000 desperate “at risk “refugees from Saigon, Vietnam on the last two days of April 1975. Midway was the “tactical evacuation commander “ for Task Force 76 (TF-76) airlift operations, and participated in the largest humanitarian rescue mission in US Navy history. Midway Museum docent Andy Hill will describe the hair raising operation that was the USS Midway’s final deployment to Vietnam, not to wage war, but to rescue refugees in South Vietnam‘s final hours. Hill will share the story of this mission that broke rules and set precedence as a Navy crew conducted the ship’s flight deck operations with embarked refugees. It gave thousands a second chance at freedom. This lecture will be in-person and on Zoom. Email bheckler@san.rr.com for the Zoom link.

Stream with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encore Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. KPBS 2. The star-studded "Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration" celebrates the country legend’s milestone 90th birthday and the 12-time GRAMMY® Award winner’s contributions to popular culture and music.

A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.

Welcome to Le Salon de Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet with Champagne catered by The French Gourmet. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. It takes place in San Diego, at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Concert 4: Sunday January 11, 2026, At 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist ADAM GILBERT - F. LISZT: SONGS FOR SOPRANO & PIANO - FANNY MENDELSSOHN: STRING QUARTET IN E FLAT MAJOR - F. HILLER: PIANO QUINTET IN G MAJOR OP 156 "US PREMIERE" Performed by: ANNA SCHUBERT, Soprano MARTIN CHALIFOUR, Violin DUNCAN MC DOUGALL, Violin YU-TING HSU, Viola SHENGYU MENG, Cello SAMUEL GLICKLICH, Piano Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257 Le Salon de Musiques on Facebook

First, we take a look into who owns the ICE detention center in Calexico. Then, we’ll tell you how one organization in El Cajon has been helping refugees. Also, an update on the most-recent Affordable Housing Needs Report. And, as proposed budgets come in from the local and state-level, you too can try your hand at closing the city of San Diego’s deficit with our new interactive Budget Game.

The La Jolla Historical Society (LJHS) invites families from across San Diego to enjoy a day of creativity and community at the launch of their new family event series, Growing Together. The inaugural event takes place on Sunday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., expanding LJHS’s popular Family Day / Play Day in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD). Families will enjoy collaborative, hands-on art making with artist and educator Emily Grenader and MCASD, circus arts and performances with Fern Street Circus, community partner booths, a taco truck and lawn games all at no cost. This event kicks off LJHS’s new Growing Together program, a free family event series featuring six collaborative programs designed to strengthen community connections. It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday outdoors in La Jolla! For more information, visit https://www.lajollahistory.org/family-day or call (858) 459-5335. The La Jolla Historical Society on Facebook / Instagram