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Join us in Encinitas for even more ways to interact with contemporary art! Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA San Diego / North expands on our 2025-2026 exhibition season theme, "On Healing." The exhibitions are part of a year-long exploration of the ways artists address the various socio-cultural wounds revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, the associated programs and events seek to explore how art can serve as a vital tool for mental, physical, emotional, and community wellbeing. Weekly Wellness Saturdays will take place most Saturdays throughout the year during ICA San Diego’s open hours (Noon – 5 p.m.), and includes: 1–2 p.m.: A rotating healing session hosted by a local facilitator 2:15–3:15 p.m.: A complimentary tour of the current exhibition in its Lower and Upper Pavilions, the outdoor garden, and Sculpture Trail 3:30–4:30 p.m.: A rotating healing session hosted by a local facilitator 12–5 p.m.: An all ages art-making activity related to this year’s "On Healing" season 12–5 p.m.: Complimentary admission to ICA / North’s exhibitions Admission to Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA / North is free, and a donation will be suggested for healing activities, and made directly to the facilitator. (Sep. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20): 1 p.m.: Energy Medicine for Self-Care with Noriko Whitfield — A gentle 1-hour outdoor self-care workshop designed to help you feel calmer, more energized, and balanced. Using simple, body-centered energy techniques like breathwork, meridian tapping, and movement, this class supports hormone health, emotional well-being, and digestion. No experience is needed. Just come ready to learn easy tools you can use daily to reduce stress, boost vitality, and reconnect with your inner calm. 3:30 p.m.: SOULscape Mindful Movement Meditation with Soultry Sisters— Are you looking for a practice to quiet your mind, ground your body, and elevate your spirit? Join us for SOULscape, a movement-based healing and communal practice led by the Soultry Sisters Arts + Wellness Collective. The session will include mindful movement meditation incorporating breathing, visualization, and creative movement, as well as journaling and collective reflection. In doing so, we will participate in a soft space for folks to embody rest, foster creative flourishing, and connect with the community. ICA San Diego / North in Encinitas is open Saturdays & Sundays, Noon – 5 p.m. RSVP to a Weekly Wellness Saturday! Donations made at time of RSVP or upon check-in will go to ICA San Diego, and a QR code and cash box will be available at the healing activity for donations to healing facilitators. ICA San Diego - Website / Facebook / Instagram

Three new pro-development appointees at the powerful Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor reputation among housing activists and Democratic leaders.

At one shelter, kennels are hosed down with dogs inside them and the vast majority of dogs do not have beds, leaving them to sleep on concrete floors.

In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns's new film. Through shooting locations, historical re-enactments, and exclusive clips, meet the master storytellers who brought the story of the Revolution to life in a compelling visual story.

It establishes the CSU Direct Admissions Program, which builds off a pilot initiative implemented last year at CSU Riverside. Under this program, all graduating high school students who meet the university system’s requirements will automatically receive an admissions letter to 16 California State University campuses.

In the summer, Texas drew new lines to help the GOP win in the midterm elections. California countered this week. The Republicans might have an edge in the redistricting battle as it spreads nationally.

North Korea said Wednesday its recent test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were successful, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump visits South Korea.

To celebrate National Thrift Store Day, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique is hosting a weekend-long event with discounts, decorations, music, and more. This special in-store event is a way to celebrate secondhand style, sustainable shopping, and unbeatable deals. The boutique is doing a storewide 40-50% discount, giving shoppers an opportunity to score big on back-to-school styles, designer clothing and accessories, hand-poured candles, and high quality furniture. Whether you are a seasoned thrifter or new to the game, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique is a gem for secondhand finds. The shop is thoughtfully curated with gently used, well-kept items and is organized to offer an easygoing shopping experience filled with affordable, one-of-a-kind treasures. On top of the sustainable benefit, each purchase makes a big impact on families in need. Since opening, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique has helped hundreds of young mothers by providing a supportive work environment and an opportunity to develop job skills. These are women who have previously faced challenges such as poverty, domestic violence, unsafe neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing, and unemployment. Along with a safe and secure home, Home Start gives them an opportunity to gain work experience as they move toward greater independence. By shopping at the boutique, you are directly supporting families in need. All profits are reinvested back into the Maternity Housing Program and other life-changing services that help at-risk families and children thrive. Home Start on Facebook / Instagram

Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now, the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian & Gospel Music.