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We asked people to share the story of how they became a Deadhead and received hundreds of responses. Their stories are tender, comical and sometimes spiritual.

The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Ukraine's depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow's incoming missiles overnight.

Presented by Centro Cultural de la Raza and La Pocha Nostra. Back to San Diego borderlandia, a must see iconic one-time show by performance artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña - writer, activist, radical pedagogue & artistic director of the performance troupe La Pocha Nostra. In this solo performance monologue, performance artist and writer Guillermo Gómez-Peña presents a selection of classic texts from his vast “living archives” alongside recent work written over the past four years. Artist Statement: My current performance represents the fruit of my life’s work in all its iterations: live performance, lecturing, archiving, literary work, mentoring, community activism, all coming together to address the dangers of the times we live in with its disregard for human life and insidious undermining of democracy. At this time in my life I am thinking as much about legacy as I am trying to continually produce socially conscious experimental artwork that is simultaneously plugged into the national debates. I have learned from decades of touring performance material to locations beyond the Border that a call to action - in the form of a work of art - has the power to elicit compassion and inculcate a desire for social justice. For me performance art is a form of radical democracy and citizenship which depends on the presence of the audience/community to succeed. I view my approach to creating this hybrid piece as "performing the archives" for multiple contexts: The art world, academia, community and the media. I am particularly interested in connecting with a new generation of audience members who may not have been exposed to the history of my generation, performance art and the Chicano movement. Centro Cultural de la Raza: Website / Facebook / Instagram

In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.

A Charming Celebration of Stories, Community, and Impact Get ready for an unforgettable evening of connection, culture, and celebration. Now in its seventh year, #LatinaGeeks Day honors the history and impact of Latinas in tech and entrepreneurship, and this year’s signature event is a Charming Celebration where you’ll leave with a handcrafted keepsake to remember the night. We’re bringing community together to celebrate the creativity and impact that make #LatinaGeeks what it is, honoring everything we’ve built and everywhere we’re going. Join us for a high-energy night featuring a curated taco and beverage experience, music to keep the vibes going, and meaningful networking with professionals across industries. This is where culture meets community and connections turn into opportunity. Open to #LatinaGeeks members, allies, and supporters. Space is limited, so register soon.

Drones carrying medical supplies constantly crisscross the skies of Rwanda. The Trump administration is giving a major grant to the effort — and at the same time cutting aid to the country.

First, KPBS attended the memorial for the victims of Monday’s Islamic Center attack. Then, the state’s revised budget would cut Medi-Cal for refugees and asylum seekers. , And, we spoke with an election expert about the campaign websites of some of the candidates running to represent the 48th Congressional District. Also, we’ll tell you about the legacy that one San Diego Civil Rights leader is leaving behind. Plus, some weekend event ideas.

Join community leaders, advocates, and civic organizations for an engaging evening exploring the vital role women have played—and continue to play—in advancing democratic inclusion in America. As part of the History Center’s America 250 commemoration, this special Women’s Equality Day program will examine how women’s leadership has expanded civic participation, increased access to opportunity, and helped shape a more representative democracy. The evening will feature a panel discussion moderated by award-winning journalist Sandra Maas. Panelists will include: - Gail Friedt, Chair, San Diego City Commission on the Status of Women - Dr. Amy Nantkes, Commissioner, San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls - Jane Andrews, President, League of Women Voters San Diego - Dr. Kimala Price, Chair, San Diego State University Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Women’s Equality Day is observed annually on August 26 to commemorate the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the constitutional right to vote. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Exhibit Included with General Admission Opening Saturday, May 23 Maritime Museum of San Diego, the 501c3 non-profit waterfront Museum with a mission to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experience by collecting, preserving, and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world, announces the opening of "Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific" Saturday, May 23, 2026 aboard the National Historic Landmark Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley. The Maritime Museum of San Diego partnered with UC San Diego curator Dr. Caroline Collins to launch the new exhibit and educational program exploring Black maritime history in the Pacific. Dr. Caroline Collins is Assistant Professor of Social and Spatial Justice in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, UC San Diego. Christina Connett Brophy, PhD, President & CEO for the Maritime Museum of San Diego is proud to support and share this special work. “The San Diego region helped inspire 'Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific' and the experience help visitors extend our understanding of the origins of Black people in America, and the essential nature of the roles they played in the maritime enterprise and American genesis.” The project Curator and Director, San Diego native Dr. Caroline Collins, charts her interest in Black people’s relationships with water and watercraft to a childhood that included regular visits to Southern California beaches. Dr. Collins is an Assistant Professor of Social and Spatial Justice in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego where she is also affiliated with the Democracy Lab, the Design Lab, the Indigenous Futures Institute, and The Scripps Center for Marine Archeology, and is a co-founder of Black Like Water, an interdisciplinary research collective at UC San Diego that examines Black relationships to the natural world. This exhibit reveals the deep and historic connection between people of African descent and the Pacific Ocean. White seafarers disproportionately populate most accounts of the United States’ maritime enterprises. Yet, from the 16th to the 20th century, Black whalers, commercial mariners, fishers, explorers, soldiers, and sailors traveled along the Pacific Coast and traversed the Pacific’s high seas. Others carried cargo across its wide expanse or worked its waterfront docks. Black people also surfed, swam, and studied the Pacific. The stories of these individuals, their impact in shaping the U.S. Pacific, and their legacy in the context of development of society and identity, are all explored in this exhibit. Dr. Collins explains “Through integrating stories of Black seafarers into the cultural narratives that define early maritime activity, including the sociocultural, economic, and political import of those activities on the Pacific region of the United States, 'Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific' represents a unique vehicle for considering the ongoing quest for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society. The immersive experience offers visitors the opportunity to re-imagine Black people’s relationships with water and watercraft. In doing so, the public will be exposed to an important yet obscured history, while expanding their understanding of Black origins in America beyond the slave ship.” Parking Information