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Newsom is closing and downsizing prisons across the state, putting the future of over a thousand incarcerated students at risk. College administrators say they have few resources to help.

The San Diego City Council unanimously voted Monday to pass Mayor Todd Gloria's roughly $4.6 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022, an increase of more than $537 million — or 13.4% — over last year's spending plan.

Yoga Church has partnered with giv4 homelessness to create an experience where you can feel good and spread the goodness! Danna from Yoga Church will lead us through a juicy yoga flow outside on the bay, opening our hearts to connect with ourselves and our community. This donation-based event gives you the opportunity to learn about 12 unique organizations dedicated to ending homelessness here in San Diego and allows you to find out all the ways YOU can make a difference with your time and talents! Class will start promptly at 10:30am Nov. 24, 2021. Please bring your own mat, water, sunblock and any props you'd like to use during class. Parking is ample and available on Dana Landing Road. The suggested donation for this class is $20 - click here to help end homelessness in San Diego. Following the class, the nonprofit organizations that make up giv4 will be there to connect and talk about the amazing work they do so that you can learn about opportunities to help! Alone, we can do so much. Together, we can do anything! For more information on this event visit HERE !

The Mountain Valley Pipeline got an extraordinary boost in the debt ceiling deal. Court challenges have stalled the controversial natural gas pipeline stretching from West Virginia to North Carolina.

Presented by the nonprofit San Diego Folk Heritage and the City of Poway. Bands on the bandstand from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with seats and shade provided. Railroads have been an important part of our heritage and we’d like you to join us in their celebration. In addition to a main stage in the gazebo filled with musical entertainment from San Diego Folk Heritage, there will be model railroad layouts in the Great Room, train robberies, the Nelson House will be open for tours, ride aboard the 1907 Steam Engine for a nominal fee, or browse hand-crafted items at the Boardwalk Craft Market. Come join us for a day of history and fun! 10 a.m. - Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas. High energy Americana. First time on our stage! 11 a.m. - Enter the Blue Sky. Award winning all-original local favorite. Noon - Cowboy Jack. Great songs from the classic days of country music 1 p.m. - Nathan James. International star and master of acoustic blues. 2 p.m. - Trails & Rails. Long time SDFH friends with vast knowledge of American music and history. 3 p.m. - Hot Pstromi trio. Klezmer-inspired fiddling from Yale Strom of the San Diego Hall of Fame.

One San Diego resident who tested positive for monkeypox says he's worried as the virus continues to spread.

A small aircraft carrying four people crashed in flames near Gillespie Field last night. Plus, the CDC released new COVID-19 guidelines on Monday that have shortened the time people need to quarantine. Then, KPBS takes a look back at some of the stories we covered over the past year. Back in April, military reporter Steve Walsh had the story of one of Naval Aviation’s few openly gay pilots, who was on his way out. In September, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance helped hatch an Egyptian vulture. Also, in August, KPBS’s Maya Trabulsi told us about a San Diego man who has dedicated his workspace to his passion for American history. Later, marriage and family therapist Shanette Smith speaks to KPBS about the holiday blues to help us parse out some of those emotions. Lastly, a television special that first aired on HBO in 1978 called “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” has returned as a theatrical production in Manhattan, and one of the puppeteers is from San Diego.

Over his mom's protests and warnings, 16-year-old Seydou sets out for a better life in Europe. Io Capitano is a grueling portrait of a migrant's journey, nominated for best international feature film.

The annual winter event, Botanic Wonderland at San Diego Botanic Garden, has become a local favorite tradition. The nighttime festivities provide families and friends the opportunity to stroll through the garden to enjoy outdoor holiday lighting and activities in a safe and carefully organized setting. Botanic Wonderland transforms the garden into a unique, winter experience and we are excited to welcome you and your group to enjoy it during an exclusive evening! December 4 - 5, 10 - 23, 26 - 30 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.) Key Features of Botanic Wonderland A designated 1+ mile pathway lit up with holiday lights that meanders through the Garden. Santa Claus will be on site from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for photo-taking with children. Due to the anticipated large number of guests, we will have someone assigned to help with crowd control and keep guests moving. Letters to Santa writing activity for children to enjoy. A verity of other hands-on activities will be available. Professional carolers will stroll through the garden 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. entertaining guests by singing holiday favorites and adding to the overall ambiance of the seasonal event. There will be seating on the Gazebo Lawn near the food trucks. Each night different food vendors will be selling hot, freshly prepared food as well as hot and cold drinks. On select nights, the San Diego Woodturners will demonstrate how to work on a lathe and offer unique wood items for donation to support Turn Around for Veterans. Check their website https://sdwt.org/wood/ for their schedule. Ticket price or range: Advance timed ticketing required. No daytime tickets or guest passes will be accepted. SDBG Member Adult$ 18SDBG Member Youth (3-17)$ 10Adult$ 22Youth$ 14Senior$ 16Active Military$ 16Children 2 and under$ free Visit https://sdbgarden.org/botanic-wonderland.htm or call 760) 436-3036, ext. 231 San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook + Instagram + follow @SDBGarden on Twitter

San Diego experienced the 10th warmest February on record for average high temperature and the 10th coolest February for average low temperatures.