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Gracing The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park stage for the first time, 90’s hip-hop sensation C&C Music Factory are known for their top hits “Gonna Make You Sweat”, “Here We Go Let's Rock & Roll” and "Things That Make You Go Hmmm..." Getting things started will be DJ Prince Hakim, who brought the audience to its feet at The Rady Shell in 2022. Influenced by the sound of the 80s and today, Prince Hakim has traveled from New York to Tokyo sharing his passion and spreading his message to “Celebrate Life.” Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Please note: all ticket-buyers are invited to stay inside The Rady Shell after the concert and watch the annual "Big Bay Boom" Fourth of July fireworks display presented by the Port of San Diego, FREE with your ticket! Stay Connected on Social Media! Instagram & Twitter

“Failure is not an option...” Hailed by critics and audiences alike, Universal Pictures’ Apollo 13 tells the incredible story of one of the most thrilling and suspenseful missions in the history of the American space program. Directed by Ron Howard and nominated for nine Academy Awards®, the film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton as astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise, who were selected to fly NASA’s third moon landing mission. While en route, an explosion causes a critical systems failure, forcing Mission Control to abort the lunar landing. As the astronauts struggle to come to grips with their perilous situation, and with oxygen and electrical supplies dwindling aboard the ailing spacecraft, Flight Director Gene Kranz (Ed Harris) and his team mount a desperate attempt to bring the three men home safely. Film Concerts Live! Is proud to present Apollo 13 in Concert. Audiences will be able to experience renowned composer James Horner’s entire Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra, in what will be an emotional and truly unforgettable cinematic concert event! Yes! Apollo 13 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

As a photographer in the 1960s, Major Morris (1921-2016) captured scenes of inner-city life and protest marches. After the Civil Rights era, he earned a master’s degree from Harvard University and became an educator, training teachers in diversity and cultural sensitivity and working as a university affirmative action officer. Audience: This event is recommended for adults. Children are welcome!

A pair of San Diego-based companies were recently awarded federal grants for their efforts to improve electric vehicle batteries. Next, we talk to LA Times reporter Sammy Roth about Imperial County farmland being used to generate solar power. Then, some of the most popular New Year's resolutions are ones about getting in shape. KPBS Health Reporter Matt Hoffman takes a look at how some are getting it done and talks with fitness instructors about how goals can help people stick to their resolutions. And, the Chula Vista Elementary School District is moving ahead with plans to convert two of its campuses to Community Schools. Next, The California Report Magazine spoke with journalist Sam Anderson about his podcast telling the story of a 2016 murder in Mendocino County. Finally, San Diego writer Marissa Crane talks about their new novel “I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself.”

The e-commerce company is the latest in a wave of tech firms that have slashed thousands of jobs in just the first four weeks of the year.

Donald Trump's decisive victory in the New Hampshire primary puts him on a clear path to securing the Republican nomination. It is also likely to fuel calls for Nikki Haley to drop out of the race.

Just one week after the Iowa caucuses, New Hampshire holds the country's first primary election.

Monday’s downpour wreaked havoc on a city already vulnerable to storms due to crumbling infrastructure.

Southeast San Diego got a blast of floodwater as Monday’s storm filled Chollas Creek. The concrete-lined channel could not contain the intense rainfall.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Friday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison Diner-Style Patty Melts, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of patty melts at Tiny Naylor's restaurants. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for automatic drip coffee makers, and Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster the Ultimate Extra-Crunchy Onion Rings.