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Those displaced by the fires have found temporary quarters in hotels and with family and friends. One host opened their home to 87 evacuees, most of them from one extended family.

California has set up a permanent task force of National Guard members to do what used to be occasional work fighting and preventing wildfires.

Dec. 6-13, 2022 Join us for the first student exhibition since the pandemic! The Fall 2022 Art Exhibition features artworks in a variety of media including drawing, design, digital media, printmaking, photography, painting, ceramics, fashion and sculpture, all produced by students enrolled in Studio Art classes and the Fashion Department. All aspects of the exhibition were designed and executed by the San Diego Mesa College Museum Studies class under the direction of Professor Alessandra Moctezuma and Gallery Coordinator Jenny Armer. The image for the invitation was designed by Museum Studies student Caitlin Garcia. For Gallery info call: (619) 388-2829 Reception and art sale: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 4-7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Ceramics, glass, art, jewelry, art books and accessories by students and alumni will be for sale. Light refreshments. Support local artists and purchase original gifts. Parking information: Free parking in Lot #1 for reception night only. Park in faculty spaces only. If you have a student permit, you must park in student spaces. During gallery hours, park in student spots in Lot #1, and purchase a ticket by the machines for $1 per hour or use the ParkMobile App (campus code: 21003). Related links: Facebook: Mesa College Art Gallery Instagram: @sdmesacollege_gallery TikTok: sdmesacollege_gallery

The Supreme Court ruled Friday to strike down Roe v Wade – ending 50 years of federal abortion rights. Roughly half of states are expected to either outlaw or severely restrict abortion as a result of the decision. Next, as states across the nation brace for the impact of this ruling, legal experts are also considering what further constitutional rights may be reconsidered by the court in the near future. Finally, KPBS investigative reporter Claire Trageser tells us about some local areas considered to be “childcare deserts.”

From the La Jolla Playhouse: As part of the Playhouse’s commitment to being a home for artists to develop new plays and musicals, Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley created the DNA New Work Series in 2013. DNA offers playwrights and directors the opportunity to develop a script by providing rehearsal time, space and resources, culminating in public readings. This process gives audiences a closer look at the play development process, while allowing the Playhouse to develop work and foster relationships with both established and up-and-coming playwrights. All DNA readings are general admission seating and take place in the Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center (PDC). FREE, reservations required. "The Loyal Opposition" La Jolla Playhouse Commission By Keith Bunin Directed by Christopher Ashley Thursday, December 1 and Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm Lee, Milo and Jesse met in college and have been crashing into and out of each other’s lives ever since. When Lee finally acts on her dream of opening a restaurant, she re-assembles the group to prepare a grand first meal on a fateful March night. Funny, open-hearted and deeply moving, The Loyal Opposition charts the gravitational pull of our friends and our pasts amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the present. "Manny and the Wise Queens" La Jolla Playhouse Commission By Idris Goodwin Directed by Jacole Kitchen Friday, December 2 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm In the small town of Bethlehem in December, a bright star draws distant visitors bearing gifts to usher in a new era. Only this is 2020, and according to Manny, a depressed 18 year old recent high school graduate, the “bright star” is just two planets close together. Manny has locked himself away in his family’s attic to escape whatever holiday cheer remains in his quarantined town – until the sudden arrival of two wise queens provides a potential key to Manny’s deliverance. Idris Goodwin’s new comedy is a celebration of home, hip-hop and the unexpected gifts we share. "Derecho" By Noelle Viñas Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Thursday, December 8 and Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 pm Hoping to join the wave of women of color elected for public office, Eugenia Silva fights to bring an old friend onto her primary campaign. As a storm brews, tensions between her ambitions and her sister Mercedes begin overshadowing the need to reconnect with her roots and family. As the past manifests and interrupts the present, the sisters must confront how traditional Latino values conflict with an ever-changing American definition of success. "The Agency" By Lia Romeo Directed by Pesha Rudnick Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm Ani has always dreamed of becoming an actress, but she’s not getting cast and she’s almost out of money. So she takes a job at a “rental agency,” where lonely clients can hire actors to serve as surrogate friends or loved ones. It seems like the perfect gig – it pays well, she’s good at the work and she’s helping people feel better. But what will it mean for her real-life relationships? Lia Romeo’s new comedy examines a world where we can buy whatever we want – if we’re willing to pay the price. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram

As the legal case nears its end, we take a look back at the largest scandal in Navy history.

After a 24-hour delay due to Tropical Storm Hilary, San Diego Unified welcomed students back to school for the fall semester.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. In July 1956, Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, prompting a response from Israel, Great Britain and France. By the end of the crisis Britain and France had assembled impressive invasion fleets in the Mediterranean, issued an ultimatum and by the 100th day military action was engaged from Sinai to the Canal. The incident remains one of the great follies of modern history from which the British and French were obliged to timidly withdraw, their posture as global powers diminished.

Although research on smoke taint in the United States began years before 2020, it wasn’t until massive fires hit California that year that the winemaking community here began to understand the enormity of the issue.

From long-awaited epics like Baldur's Gate 3 to indie darlings like Dave the Diver, NPR staff review this summer's surprise hits and more.