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NPR talked to hundreds of people over the course of the pandemic. As the emergency declaration ends on May 11, we asked some of them for their reflections on the past three tumultuous years.

Stream Seasons 1 - 5 now with KPBS Passport / Watch Season 3 Encore Mondays, Oct. 13 - Nov. 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Themes for Season 3 include new partnerships, ghosts from the past, and doing one’s duty — and of course doing right by the animals. “A lovely series grounded in a great respect for nature and all living things,” enthused the Boston Globe.

Corden winds down his eight-year tenure as The Late Late Show host on Thursday — but his farewell feels less like a momentous departure and more like a footnote.

The text accounting for about three-quarters of all federal discretionary spending was released early Thursday. Now, lawmakers are racing against the clock to vote before a Friday midnight deadline.

The Biden administration is trying to dramatically change how and where oil and gas drilling occurs on federal land, which is getting mixed reviews in longtime drilling boom-towns.

Reconnect over a glass of wine with your loved one at Bob’s Steak & Chop House, where a live band will set the energy and mood for an evening to remember. Executive Chef Justin Huntington’s special menu will feature choices of shared appetizer, soups and/or salads, entrees, a lagniappe of truffles and dessert. Dish options range from seared scallops and a dry aged pork tomahawk to Australian rack of lamb and the restaurant’s signature cote de boeuf (bone-in ribeye). Date | Monday, February 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location | Bob's Steak & Chop House Reserve a table here! Prices starts at $95 per person. Make it a date night! Childcare is available through Kidtopia Night Camp from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for guests with confirmed dinner reservations. Price is $20 for the first child, $10 per additional child, per hour. Reservations must be made directly through Kidtopia by calling (760) 931-7543. For more information, please visit omnihotels.com/hotels/san-diego-la-costa/things-to-do/upcoming-events or call (760) 929-6346.

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, using the sponsor code MVLIBRARY.

Military officials say an 18-year-old Marine recruit died last month after collapsing during training at Southern California’s Camp Pendleton.

Camp Christmas is lighting the campfire for its third annual holiday festival with 20 nights of holiday joy. This event opens Friday, Nov. 17 for back-to-back weekends, Friday through Sunday, then December 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, and 19-23; each evening from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. With all the lights and sounds of the holidays, Camp Christmas is an explosion of the holiday season all in one place! From a colorful dancing water show to holiday photo ops, winter hayrides, and train rides, as well as “Sappy,” The Talking Christmas Tree – there’s something for everyone that will boost the holiday spirit. Additionally, there’s archery, bounce houses, and a popular game room, while the highlight of every evening is a 7-minute presentation of “The Christmas Guest,” performed twice a night. Additionally, for an additional fee, guests can partake in laser tag, tree top climbing wall, and face painting. There’s also a very popular Sugar Shack and multiple dining options. For more information visit: pinevalleycampchristmas.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Latinos in Fallbrook overcome a racist history to secure elected office on local government boards and congress recognizes Willie O'Ree, the first black player in NHL history who now calls San Diego home.