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Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that he says is needed to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app and YouTube. As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art. From the Stone Age came prehistoric art: mysterious tombs, mighty megaliths, and vivid cave paintings. Then the Egyptians and the Greeks laid the foundations of Western art-creating a world of magical gods, massive pyramids, sun-splashed temples, and ever-more-lifelike statues.

SD Melanin is proud to present "Kinfolk," a sensational Juneteenth event celebrating Black liberation, excellence, and joy! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 25, and prepare for an unforgettable experience at The Holding Company in Ocean Beach. Get ready to groove to the incredible sounds of DJ Mogotti, Dauche, Mr. Hek, DJ Drumright, DJ Lotus, and DJ VAJ The Coolest. Their electrifying sets will keep you dancing all night long as you celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth. Discover the captivating artwork by Illustrated Melanin, whose pieces beautifully represent the diverse experiences and profound beauty within the Black community. Let their art ignite your creativity and deepen your connection to the culture. Passion Planner, an organization committed to personal growth and productivity, will host workshops during the event. Join these interactive sessions to learn valuable strategies for setting goals, staying motivated, and unlocking your potential. Explore a curated collection of products and services by Black-owned businesses, proudly showcased at the event. From fashion to art, beauty to technology, you'll have the chance to support and uplift the entrepreneurial spirit within the Black community. Kinfolk is a celebration of Black liberation, excellence, and joy. Come together with friends, family, and the San Diego community to honor the significance of Juneteenth in a vibrant and inclusive environment. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Secure your spot today by purchasing tickets through our website. Availability is limited, so act fast to guarantee your place at Kinfolk.

NPR's Scott Simon remembers television producer Norman Lear, who died this week at age 101.

Private equity firm Roark specializes in franchised businesses and backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains that include Arby's, Jimmy John's and Cinnabon.

During the firefight, crews reported up to 30-foot flames, which threw embers eastward across College Boulevard and into the Walmart Shopping Center, which prompted evacuations of residents and businesses.

"When design works, it looks like it's always been there," the graphic designer behind the ubiquitous panel on food packaging said.

This weekend in the arts: Poets laureate at the downtown library; Medium Festival of Photography; indie bands Jupiter Flight and Nite Lapse at the Casbah; Mathieu Gregoire at ICE Gallery; Barrio Art Crawl and Fern St. Circus; "Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play" at The Old Globe; and Prebys Play Day at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

Far-right users online have reacted to a Colorado court ruling that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on that state's primary ballot. They're calling for "civil war."

One family, the Goodwins, was forever changed by the attacks in Oklahoma more than a century ago and worked to ensure Tulsa acknowledged the truth about what happened.