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Join us for the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival presented by the University of San Diego, Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, independent booksellers, and more. Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The festival is a FREE event for book lovers of all ages. What to expect: The announcement of the 2025 One Book, One San Diego selections! More than 40 award-winning authors will participate in interactive panel sessions and book signings. New featured authors will be announced each week! For the young and young at heart, check out the youth reading stage and exploration area with hands-on activities. Meet PBS Kids beloved friends Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and Cat in the Hat! Additional highlights include bilingual programming, poetry readings, live music and entertainment, exhibitors, and food trucks. Truly something for everyone! The Finest Podcast Live: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy - Featuring authors Moses Ose Utomi and Emily Greenberg: Be a part of the audience for a live taping of The Finest, KPBS' new podcast about the people, art and movements redefining culture in San Diego. Go behind the scenes of how a podcast is made, and dive into a lively conversation on truth, identity, storytelling and creativity with local authors Emily Greenberg ("Alternative Facts") and Moses Ose Utomi ("Daughters of Oduma," "The Lies of the Ajungo"). From pop culture- and politics-inspired experimental fiction to YA fantasy rooted in West African mythology, their work explores how societies — both real and imagined — wrestle with truth and lies, facts and fictions and what it all means for the stories we tell. The agenda above is subject to change. Please subscribe to the email list for updates. Learn more and register at: https://sdbookfestival.eventbrite.com

President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talked about foreign affairs privately for about an hour, including the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

Graphic videos of the Charlie Kirk shooting spread widely online, raising concerns over the emotional and political toll of exposure to violent imagery.

White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.

"Homegrown ArtBeat (HART)" is an immersive, one-night celebration of San Diego’s creative heartbeat. It is not just an art show—it’s a living, breathing experience of San Diego’s creative pulse. We invite you to step into the variety and vibrancy of San Diego’s art scene—not as a spectator, but as part of it. Through painting, photography, sculpture, textile arts, interactive performance, and live music, the event reveals how deeply art lives in our everyday surroundings, often unnoticed. We live among artists, stories, and expression every day. This night is about making that visible—so you leave not just inspired, but more awake to the creative richness around you all the time. Event Details Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Union Hall Gallery 2323 Broadway #201, San Diego, CA 92102 (Golden Hill) The Vibe Come as you are. "HART" is a casual, vibrant soirée where you’re not just a guest—you’re part of the creative current. Sip something local, engage with artists, explore bold new work, and let the night move you. San Diego Art Directory on Facebook / Instagram

No badge required! Nobody gets left behind when Walt Disney Studios’ live-action family adventure LILO & STITCH lands at San Diego Comic-Con International. Fans can celebrate their ‘ohana both inside and outside the convention with interactive experiences - from ‘cool’ photo ops to behind-the-scenes moments with the talented cast and creators who brought this beloved story to life in the new live-action blockbuster. Disney’s LILO & STITCH Activation: A Taste of Paradise in San Diego! WHEN: Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sunday only) WHAT: Catch the wave with Disney’s LILO & STITCH at San Diego Comic-Con—no badge required! Cool off at this fun, family-friendly activation featuring island-inspired photo ops and a sweet taste of paradise with free shaved ice served daily. Unnecessary cuteness guaranteed! WHERE: Gaslamp Diagonal, adjacent to the Omni Hotel (where Sixth Avenue ends) Disney LILO & STITCH Panel: A Look Inside the Continuing Phenomenon WHEN: Friday, July 25 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. WHAT: The original animated hit LILO & STITCH has become a global franchise, spawning a 65-episode TV series, three direct-to-home entertainment films, a 26-episode anime series in Japan, multiple video games, theme park attractions, comics, books, a certified Platinum soundtrack album – and now, a live-action film inspired by the original. Join cast and creatives including Chris Sanders (creator, writer, and original voice of Stitch), Maia Kealoha (Lilo in the new film), Tia Carrere (original voice of Nani, now playing Mrs. Kekoa), and Sydney Agudong (Nani in the live-action film) as they revisit the franchise’s enduring legacy and offer a closer look at the new movie. The film is currently the #1 movie of the year at the global box office. WHERE: Room 6BCF in the San Diego Convention Center

Authorities say the five officers were following up on an investigation that was "domestic related."

The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says Russia's network of sites for Ukrainian children is larger than previously thought, and programs includes military training for children as young as 8.

The legendary actor died Tuesday at 89. "I wasn't learning the way I was supposed to learn ..." he explained in 2013. "I realized that my education was going to happen when I got out in the world."

The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk's influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump's agenda.