Search results for

The cofounder of Taiwan's famed Din Tai Fung restaurant chain died at 96, his company announced March 26. He helped turn delicate soup dumplings into a global phenomenon, even earning Michelin stars.

In a wide-ranging interview, Ford's CEO shares his thoughts about his company's ramp-up in electric cars and the state of charging. (He's very happy about that Tesla deal, too.)

COVID-19 hotel closures left dozens of San Diegans without housing.

Four senators — all parents of young kids or teens — are pushing new legislation to set the minimum age to use social media platforms at 13, and require parental consent for teens signing up.

Promises2Kids’ annual Dream On Concert Gala will be an exclusive evening of dinner and music to benefit foster youth. The event will take place at the La Jolla estate home of Joan Waitt, and will feature a sunset cocktail reception and an elegant dinner, followed by a private concert. There will also be items up for auction, including luxury vacations and private dinners. The annual event is attended by over 600 philanthropists, community, and business leaders dedicated to creating a brighter future for foster children. Each year is a sell out and raises critical funds benefiting San Diego County foster youth of all ages. WHEN | Monday, September 12, 2022 • This event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE |La Jolla Estate home of Joan Waitt • 2681 Idle Hour Lane, La Jolla, 92037 ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here! • General Admission starts at $1,000 • One (1) general admission ticket for the Dream On Concert Gala; includes reception, dinner & concert • Click the here to view other table/ticket options SOCIALS | Follow Promises2Kids on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

High egg prices are hitting grocery bills — and could hit child care bills as well.

Premieres Monday, July 10, 2023 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconcile their own dreams with those of their immigrant parents. Along the way, they confront the complex legacies of LA's racial landscape, including the 1991 murder of Latasha Harlins and the 1992 uprisings sparked by the police beating of Rodney King, while engaged in current struggles for social and economic justice.

AAA is forecasting record-high travel this weekend, when more than 50 million Americans are expected to get out of town. That could mean clogged roads and snarls at airports.

Another headline-grabbing trail derailment in the span of a month has legislators urging stricter safety regulations for railway workers.

For Tom Hanks, movies have always been transformative. Now, after acting in dozens of them, he's written a novel based on his experiences on movie sets. He talked to NPR's A Martinez.