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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. Follow the dramatic quest to recover DNA millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age.

The event this year is Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, located at 8450 La Mesa Blvd. There is no charge for the show, but we appreciate donations for the Warrior Foundation-Freedom Station. They will receive 100% of the proceeds. About the charity: Warrior Foundation Freedom Station’s Mission is to be the leading force in assisting, honoring and supporting the military men and women who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country. We are committed to providing our warriors with quality-of-life items, support services and transitional housing designed to assist them and their families during recovery. Warrior Foundation Freedom Station on Facebook / Instagram

An art gallery worker lost his job in February after hanging up his own art. NPR's Scott Simon thinks an Open Wall night might be a good way to give artists who are not huge names a chance to shine.

A pioneering program in Ethiopia teaches all students about this "taboo" topic. A new UNICEF report, released on “World Menstrual Hygiene Day," assesses how countries respond to menstrual issues.

Join us in the woodshop for this Woodworking for Women & Non-Binary 5-hour brush making workshop! We will cover shop safety and how to use various machines such as the bandsaw, spindle sander, edge sander, and drill press. You will hone your carving skills by adding curves and texture to your piece. We will build upon machine knowledge and cover wood shaping using various hand tools such as rasps, files, spoke shaves, hand planes, chisels, and gouges. We will also discuss design principles, functional applications, the properties of wood, and brush materials such as Tampico fibers. At the end of the workshop, each student will leave with a unique brush to be used in the home, the shop, or as a beautiful sculpture or gift. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a break mid-class. About Woodworking for Women & Non-Binary Woodworking for Women classes are designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a masculine space. In this project-based series of classes, we will cover the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. We will also introduce machine and hand-sanding as well as methods for finishing your piece. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills. • Military discount For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

A state appeals court this week upheld a multimillion-dollar penalty imposed by a judge against former San Diego-based online school Ashford University and its parent company over allegations that the school gave misleading statements to prospective students.

North County leaders say project impacts the local tourism industry and beach access for San Diegans.

The Saudi Health Ministry said more than 2,760 pilgrims suffered from sunstroke and heat stress on Sunday alone and the number is likely to increase as Hajj ends.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Encore Wednesdays, Oct. 8 - Nov. 5 + Nov. 26, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Boasting unique access and state-of-the-art technology, host and historian Bettany Hughes investigates the most remarkable treasures of civilization that reveal the story of humanity.

Eva Struble's "Frasera" spans multiple stories of the San Diego Natural History Museum's atrium and pairs botany and field biology with an imaginative, thoughtful sense of play as the museum looks toward 150 years.