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Last year, for Black History Month, NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Edith Renfrow Smith of Chicago, who has died at 111 years old.

Ramona Wildlife Center workers released the female kitten back into its native habitat on Sunday, the Humane Society said in a statement.

Thousands of Kaiser health care workers, including 22,000 nurses in Southern California, are on strike to demand better pay and staffing. The walk out has resulted in canceled or delayed appointments and surgeries, patients say.

Please join us for an afternoon of learning and friends! At 1 p.m. "History of El Presidio de San Diego—San Diego’s Lost City" with Richard Carrico MA Professor Emeritus - SDSU El Presidio Real de San Diego (Royal Presidio of San Diego) is a historic fort in San Diego, California. It was established on May 14, 1769, by Gaspar de Portola, leader of the first European land exploration of Alta California—at that time an unexplored northwestern frontier area of New Spain. Archaeological and historical evidence is used to tell the amazing story of Southern California’s first Spanish Colony. El Presidio de San Diego was Alta California’s first mission and outpost. At 2:30 p.m. "Let’s Hear from Our International Students" with Leti Jacques Quinn, MCC Student Services Coord. Two MiraCosta study-abroad alumni share their unforgettable summer 2025 experiences in Japan and Florence, highlighting cultural immersion, personal growth, and the lasting impact of global learning. Nov 28 NO SESSIONS - Arrive early for parking and a good seat. Membership is free, open to all! Parking permits are required on campus. Come and enjoy, we've been doing this for 30 years so we've got something right!

Come enjoy a FREE yoga class from Fit! Allow your body and mind to joyfully connect for a full hour in one of the most beautiful settings in all of San Diego! This "all levels" vinyasa flow style session will be led by Viktoria Talbot. Bring your mat, slather on your sunblock, and prepare to breathe in some healthy Bayside air at this and future yoga classes at The Rady Shell. Note: due to somewhat limited space, registration is required for this FREE event...walkups cannot be allowed at this time. Though dogs are welcome on the perimeter of Jacobs Park, we cannot allow them onto the artificial grass of The Rady Shell. Visit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/fit-yoga-at-the-shell-418/ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Instagram and Facebook

NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KXJZ listener Jen Hart and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Just 7% of films had 10 or more women employed in pivotal, behind-the-scenes roles in this year's 250 top-grossing movies, while 75% of the same films featured 10 or more men in similar positions, according to a San Diego State University report released Friday.

Learn how to make fermented foods with strawberries! Celebrate strawberry season by learning about many different ways to ferment them: sauerkraut, chutney, pickles and kombucha! Includes a take-home jar of strawberry sauerkraut. LEARN: We'll have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods. DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes with strawberries which are loaded with healthy probiotic bacteria. TASTE: We'll have a variety of fermented strawberry dishes to sample. DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of seasonal sauerkraut to take home and ferment. SAVE $12 when you bring your bestie! Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/san-diego-strawb-wkshp/ Fermenters Club on Instagram and Facebook

"The challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone," King Charles told lawmakers Tuesday as part of a visit to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence from Great Britain.

Friday, April 10 | Viewing Starts at 4 p.m. and Activities start at 4:30 p.m. Activities end at 7 p.m., but viewing will continue if Splashdown is later. This event is included with admission. Come earlier in the day and save your receipt to join the PJ Party! Explorer Pass Holders and Museum Members are free. Those arriving at 4pm or later can get half price admission for the event! Get ready for an unforgettable day of discovery, excitement, and real-time space history at the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Artemis II Splashdown Family PJ Night Watch Party! Timed with the anticipated return of NASA’s Artemis II mission, this immersive event invites families to witness the dramatic splashdown of the Orion capsule—expected just off the coast of San Diego—and celebrate humanity’s next step toward the Moon. Experience Spaceflight in Real Time Guests will gather in the Museum’s Pavilion of Flight at least one hour prior to splashdown to watch the live broadcast of Orion’s return to Earth on a massive LED screen. Follow along as the capsule re-enters the atmosphere, deploys parachutes, and splashes down—marking a historic milestone in human space exploration. Hands-On Activities for All Ages Starting at 4:30 p.m., guests can explore a variety of education-led activity stations, including: - Chocolate heat shield experiments - Parachute and safe-landing challenges - Stomp rocket launches - Robotics and engineering builds - 3D pen design creations - Blackout poetry inspired by space communications Family PJ Night Fun Come dressed in your favorite pajamas. - Creative space-themed activities - A relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere - Food & Drinks The Flight Path Grill will be open until 6:30 p.m. offering a full menu of family-friendly food, snacks, and beverages to enjoy while watching the live stream. Featured Exhibit Don’t miss the 8.5-foot-tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket model, showcasing the powerful vehicle sending astronauts around the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis program. San Diego Air & Space Museum on Facebook / Instagram