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Get ready for the school year with creativity, confidence, and community at Artful Start: Back-to-School! This free event invites K–12 students in need to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon filled with hands-on arts activities, helpful resources, and back-to-school essentials. Hosted by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation, "Artful Start" is part of our Arts for All programming. We believe the arts have the power to connect, uplift, and inspire people of all ages. By providing accessible, engaging experiences, we hope to welcome more students into the creative world and support their potential as they head into the new school year. Event Highlights: - Free Art-Filled Backpacks Every student will receive a bag filled with quality art supplies, a Passion Planner, and an art book inspired by the Center’s murals. - Complimentary Haircuts Students can start the year fresh with a free haircut—because creativity comes in all forms, including personal style. - Community Art Lab Participate in hands-on art projects and take home your own masterpiece! All students will also receive a free annual museum pass. - Local Resource Fair Meet local businesses and community organizations offering valuable services and support for students and families. Details: Open to K–12 students in need Resources available for up to 200 students No verification of need required, but students must be present to receive items and participate Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate creativity and community while setting students up for success. Join us for Artful Start: Back-to-School—where imagination meets preparation! Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/back-2-school-artful-start/ California Center of the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

The designation from U.S. allies follows U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump last week.

Nationally respected physician and author Dr. Harry Agress, Jr. will present an engaging and uplifting workshop at San Diego Oasis, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to truly thrive in retirement. Dr. Agress, who spent 36 years as a radiologist before launching a new chapter as a photographer, teacher, and author, will share insights from his forthcoming book, "Next Years Best Years: Taking Your Retirement to the Next Level" (April 2025). His workshop invites attendees to challenge outdated ideas about aging and explore how retirement can be a vibrant, purpose-driven phase of life. Dr. Agress’ new book will be available for purchase at the event.

Israel has begun allowing food into Gaza. Most of the supplies go to GHF, which operates food distribution points. A trickle of aid goes to the U.N. and humanitarian groups. Both systems are mired in chaos.

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. See astounding ROADSHOW value updates to items discovered 15 years ago in San Jose, including a 1934 Martin 000-18 Guitar, Ansel Adams modern prints, ca. 1960, and a Longines aviator’s watch, ca. 1938. One Pop Art drawing doubles in value!

Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence.

American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now.

The late night hosts warned about the future of free speech on their shows Thursday.

A new NPR limited podcast series "Embedded: The Network" tells the story of how a community of women and activists worked to make abortion access easier and safer in Latin America.

Please join A.C. Adams (nom de plume for Anthony & Christina Adams) for a talk, Q & A, and book signing for their debut mystery novel inspired by true events, "Chasing Shadows." When renowned professor Dr. Aidan Ryan vanishes without explanation, he leaves behind a haunting message revealing he has a new life and can never return. His devastated daughter Sofia embarks on a global search to uncover the truth behind her father’s disappearance. What she finds is more shocking than she could have imagined—a web of family secrets and lies that challenges everything she thought she knew. After clues send her to Italy, Sofia reconnects with her estranged mother Ella who reveals a hidden past of trauma and deceit. When they discover Aidan’s ties to The Brotherhood, an elusive, powerful society that operates in the shadows of world affairs, Sofia and Ella become ensnared in a deadly conspiracy. Trapped in ancient catacombs beneath the Roman countryside, they must confront their mysterious captors and fight for their lives. But as they edge closer to escape, one question remains: Will Aidan choose his family or The Brotherhood?