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In the spirit of Italian Heritage Month, Galbani® Bella Vita Fest celebrates Italian culture with chalk art, Italian music and wine, all in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy, October 18-19, 2025. More than 40-plus expert chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, will line the streets of Little Italy, with live Italian music, La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage, Italian merchants and Italian food for purchase. Plus, Italian winemakers will be offering tastings, via Vicolo del Vino. Food and wine tickets can be purchased here. October is Italian Heritage month, and the festival celebrates the tradition of street painting which began in 16th century Italy with traveling artists, many of whom had been brought into the cities to work on the cathedrals. When the work was done, they would often recreate the paintings of “Madonna” on the pavement; they became known as Madonnari. Street painting thrives today in festivals throughout the world. Street painters prefer this temporary performance art form that is created live before the eyes on the asphalt. This year, La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage expands. Chef Marco, a brand ambassador for Galbani cheese, will hit the stage for several different on-stage cooking classes and demos. He blends artistry and expertise in the culinary realm; hailing from a rich culinary background, his innovative recipes highlight the versatility of Galbani cheeses and easy-to-make Italian-style dishes. With a commitment to excellence, Chef Marco's creations not only tantalize taste buds but also celebrate the heritage and tradition of Galbani cheese. Bella Vita is brought to San Diego by the ArtWalk San Diego team who produce the annual, spring Mission Federal ArtWalk, ArtWalk Liberty Station each August, and fall ArtWalk Carlsbad. Food and wine tickets can be purchased at https://www.artwalksandiego.org/bellavita/wine-tix/ For more information on Bella Vita Fest, please visit www.bellavitafest.com. ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Agentes migratorios de Estados Unidos están atribuyéndose amplios poderes para ingresar por la fuerza a viviendas sin una orden judicial, según un memorando interno de las autoridades migratorias obtenido por The Associated Press, lo que supone un cambio radical en las directrices de larga data para que en los allanamientos que efectúa el gobierno se respeten los límites constitucionales.

Save the date – Jingle Jets returns! Select nights, Nov. 28 – Dec. 30, 2025 - Full SCHEDULE TO BE CONFIRMED: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14! Where a million lights create magical nights! The USS Midway Museum’s holiday tradition returns for its 3rd year, brighter, bigger, and more magical than ever! Visit on select nights from November 28 to December 30 to enjoy over a million dazzling lights, festive performances, and holiday cheer for the entire family. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! Make Jingle Jets part of your holiday tradition, creating memories that shine as bright as the lights! Fresh Twinkles, New Traditions: Be the first to experience brand-new holiday magic that makes Jingle Jets 2025 our brightest celebration yet! Holiday Sports Day – Show off your team pride in holiday style! Wear your favorite jersey, cheer loudly, and join the festive fun! Holiday Dancing Light Show – Watch as the Flight Deck comes alive in a dazzling symphony of music and lights! Expanded Reindeer Games – Midway's Reindeer Games are bigger, better, and merrier than ever before with new festive challenges! The season is full of surprises! Even more is waiting in the wings - stay tuned! The Magic You Love Returns: From dazzling lights to festive activities, all your favorite traditions are back to make the season merry and bright. Bring Your Dog Night – Pups on deck! Share the holiday sparkle with your furry co-pilot as you explore the magic together. Photos with Santa – Capture a photo brighter than runway lights with Santa Claus in Hangar Bay. Christmas Karaoke – Sing your favorite holiday tunes every Friday & Saturday night. Letters to Service Members – Send a holiday note of warmth and gratitude to those serving far from home. Meet Mascot Middie – Midway’s lovable mascot Middie returns for photo-ops, hugs, and high-fives all season long.

Some immigrants in Minneapolis have said they're scared to go out because of ICE agents across the city. When one 12-year-old needed to run an errand, it triggered a network of underground volunteers.

Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.

For the first time, NPR's Student Podcast Challenge has a returning champion: a California fifth grader who explored a dark chapter in U.S. history during World War II.

World renowned flamenco guitarist José Antonio Rodriguez makes a rare visit to San Diego for a night of Spanish guitar mastery in San Diego's newest music venue, The Paper Moon Event Hall. Do you play guitar? The day after the concert, you have the rare opportunity to learn from the artist personally. José Antonio will host a flamenco guitar workshop the following day Sunday Nov 9th (separate ticket required) José Antonio Rodríguez on Facebook / Instagram

In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.

In December 1846, the largest battle of the US-Mexico War in California occurred about 30 miles north of Old Town, in the San Pasqual Valley near today’s San Diego Zoo Safari Park. American and Mexican forces struggled for control of Alta California and the battle paved the way to the eventual Mexican surrender near Los Angeles, a month later. As part of the broader war from 1846 to 1848, the action near San Diego secured control of Upper California for the United States and ensured its inclusion as part of the land ceded to the United States by Mexico in 1848 under the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 175 years ago, in 1850, California became the 31st state. David Miller received his PhD from the University of California, San Diego in 2007. His research focus is the social and cultural history of the nineteenth-century United States. David has been with USD since 2005, offering a range of upper and lower-division courses including The Civil War and Reconstruction, The Civil War and Reconstruction in Popular Culture, US Immigration History, California History, A History of Race and San Diego, US History to 1877, and Race and Ethnicity in the American Experience. Miller received the 2017 Faculty Award for Exceptional Teaching, the 2019 Center for Educational Excellence "Best Attendance" award, and in 2020 the Center for Catholic Thought and Culture travel grant to explore the history of immigration in San Francisco and New York City from a Catholic perspective. He is the History Department's internship program coordinator. David also serves as the co-editor of The Journal of San Diego History, a joint venture with the San Diego History Center, and can be found on any given day out and about exploring our city. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/sv-hold-38399

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. Host Alex Thomopoulos invites us into her backyard in Malibu, California. Accompanied by local chefs Oren Zroya and Catherine McCord, Alex visits the Thorne Family Farm where they gather fresh produce, and then fish and forage for local ingredients. The day ends with a homegrown feast you won’t want to miss!