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Architectural Salvage has been an important place for preservationists and people interested in the reuse of old fixtures.

Watch Duty, a free app for tracking wildfires, has taken off in the Western U.S. as more of the region experiences destructive wildfires and the overwhelming task of staying informed.

A little-known Social Security program was supposed to lift people out of poverty. Sometimes it traps them there instead.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Die Hard" Friday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under the Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: (619) 295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17- $20 Ages: 18+ “DIE HARD” (1988. 131 minutes. R) - Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman headline this brash, fire-powered rouser. A NYPD detective (Willis) becomes embroiled in a hostage situation when his wife’s office is seized by terrorists during a Christmas party. More information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office. Visit https://www.www.topspresents.com or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.

“Just when she thought she’d gotten far enough away… a life-changing phone call throws an antisocial scientist back into her least favorite place—the spotlight.” What do you get when you mix two fun, witty authors with not one, but two, debut novels: double trouble! …So come join us for double the fun as we celebrate the launch of USA Today bestselling authors Abbi Waxman and Lian Dolan’s respective novels at Napatini Wine Bar and Bistro. Enjoy a delicious glass of wine (or non-alcoholic option), along with some scrumptious happy hour charcuterie and flatbreads, and learn more about "Christa Comes Out of Her Shell" and "The Marriage Sabbatical." Your Adventure includes a happy hour experience, a glass of wine paired with a generous assortment of delicious happy hour bites, tax, gratuity, and an opportunity to meet Abbi and Lian up close and personal in an intimate setting. Visit: adventuresbythebook.com/event/abbi-waxman-0-4-17-24/

Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. THIS WEEK: With just days to go until Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz officially accept their party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention, polls show the race for the White House tightening. And former President Donald Trump’s strategy to beat Harris remains unclear, as members of his own party call for him to focus on policy differences over personal attacks.

By the end of the window, NPR had not encountered anyone able to use this so-called safe passage. Several drivers said it was impossible for anyone to make it through.

While it’s a total solar eclipse, San Diego isn’t in the path of totality. Residents will see a partial eclipse.

In The Substance, Demi Moore plays an aerobics TV star who turns 50 and is promptly ousted from her gig in Hollywood. She and Margaret Qualley duke it out in this excruciating body horror tale.

So-called point-of-sale donations have sharply increased in recent years, bringing in hundreds of millions a year. But the requests to "round up" your bill for charity have really taken off.