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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.

Space 4 Art Presents THE GIVING TREE Curated by Jill Dawsey Space 4 Art is pleased to present "The Giving Tree," a group exhibition curated by Jill Dawsey, senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and featuring the work of artists from the greater San Diego-Tijuana region. The exhibition opens with a reception on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., and remains on view through September 26, 2026, at Art Produce Gallery. The opening will include readings by poet Fiona Martinez and artist-writer Ruth Wallen at 5:30 p.m. "The Giving Tree" gathers 14 artists who celebrate the intelligence and generosity of trees, while exploring themes of reciprocity, regeneration, and environmental vulnerability. Borrowing its title from Shel Silverstein’s enduring 1964 children’s book, the exhibition approaches the story as an anti-tribute, reconsidering its familiar narrative of selfless giving through the lens of humanity’s complicated relationship with the natural world. “When we asked Jill to be part of this year’s gallery residency at Art Produce, we encouraged her to give free reign to her imagination,” said S4A executive director Jennifer de Poyen. “The result is a deeply personal and conceptually rich show from one of our most exciting curators. We can’t wait to share it with the community.” In Silverstein’s story, a tree–whose pronoun is she–gives and gives to a boy, ultimately becoming a stump as he takes all she has to offer. Long interpreted as a parable of maternal selflessness and charity, the story can also be read as a fable about human consumption and our sense of entitlement to the natural world. Dawsey’s exhibition asks what happens when we move beyond this familiar model of extraction and instead consider trees as active participants in complex, interconnected communities. Recent ecological research suggests that trees communicate, share resources, and form cooperative relationships across species. Forests are not simply collections of individual organisms competing for sunlight, water, and nutrients, but interdependent networks shaped by reciprocity and mutual support. Seen in this light, the title The Giving Tree takes on a new resonance. Bringing together drawing, painting, photography, poetry, and sculpture, "The Giving Tree" imagines trees not as scenery or passive subjects, but as participants in the world. Several works explore forests as spaces of continuous renewal, while others emphasize the precarity of trees and the consequences of human consumption. “Together, the works create a kind of forest within the gallery— one that reflects the interconnected lives of trees alongside the collective intelligence of artists,” says Dawsey. “'The Giving Tree' invites all of us to reconsider what it means to live within an ecosystem, and to imagine a relationship with the natural world grounded not in ownership and extraction, but in mutuality and care.” The exhibition features Space 4 Art resident artists Andrew Alcasid and Bridget Rountree, and former S4A resident artists SIEN Collective (Siobhan Arnold, 1970-2023, & Meaghan Shein) and Lorena Mostajo, alongside Jennifer Anne Bennett, Andrea Chung, scott b. davis, Thomas DeMello, Jeanne Dunn, Fiona Martinez, Amy Pachowicz, Griselda Rosas, Melanie Taylor, and Ruth Wallen. Exhibition Details Title: "The Giving Tree" Curated by: Jill Dawsey Presented by: Space 4 Art Venue: Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Ave., San Diego Opening Reception: August 29 | 5-8 p.m.; readings at 5:30 p.m. Closing Reception and Artist Talk: September 26 | 12-3 p.m. Exhibition Dates: August 29 – September 26 Gallery Hours: Fridays 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays 12-6 p.m.; and by appointment All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit Space 4 Art's website (www.sdspace4art.org) or follow @sdspace4art on social media. About the Curator Jill Dawsey, Ph.D., is Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and an adjunct instructor in the Department of Visual Arts, UC San Diego. Her work engages feminism, disability justice, and art histories of the San Diego-Tijuana region. About Space 4 Art Space 4 Art is a San Diego-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting artists and strengthening the region’s cultural ecosystem by providing access to affordable creative spaces, artist opportunities, exhibitions, public programming, and community engagement. "The Giving Tree" is produced by Space 4 Art as part of an ambitious, year-long residency at Art Produce funded by an Arts Ecosystem grant from the Prebys Foundation, supporting exhibitions and opportunities that connect artists, audiences, and communities across the San Diego region. Space 4 Art on 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.

The beach is calling! Fiesta del Sol returns to Fletcher Cove Beach Park for its 45th annual celebration, bringing a weekend of music, food, and family fun to Solana Beach. This free festival runs Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday, May 31, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., and promises unforgettable performances against a stunning coastal backdrop. Headliners take center stage: The English Beat close out Saturday night with their iconic ska grooves, guaranteed to get the crowd dancing. Los Lobos bring their Grammy-winning mix of rock, blues, and Mexican folk for a soulful, high-energy performance. Fans can also enjoy Common Sense, whose California reggae vibes create the ultimate beachside soundtrack, and The McCharmlys, delivering heartfelt melodies and engaging showmanship. Together, these artists set the tone for a festival that celebrates diversity, culture, and pure fun. Main Stage Lineup: Saturday, May 30: The English Beat, Common Sense, The fABBA Show, Sullvn, The Pine Mountain Logs, Atomic Groove, Jessie Lark Sunday, May 31: Los Lobos, The McCharmlys, Seapoodle, Easy Wind, Cody Carter, The Morgan Wallen Experience Beyond the music, Fiesta del Sol offers family-friendly activities, including bounce houses, games, and live performances for kids—starting Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with Hullabaloo, a local favorite folk group for children. Attendees can also enjoy local food vendors, an arts and craft village, refreshing drinks, and VIP passes for exclusive viewing areas and private bars. Kick off Sunday morning with the Pancake Breakfast fundraiser benefiting the Solana Beach Firefighters, from 7:30–10:30 a.m.—a perfect way to fuel up and support a great cause. With thousands expected, attendees are encouraged to bike, take public transit, or rideshare. Free parking and shuttles are available at Border Avenue and South Sierra Avenue, while Plaza Street and surrounding roads will close for safety. Fiesta del Sol is proudly presented by the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and Belly Up Presents. For schedules, updates, and tickets, visit www.fiestadelsol.net. Fiesta del Sol on Facebook / Instagram

Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.

Better known to fans as Madeon, visionary French producer, singer, and songwriter Hugo Pierre Leclercq first went viral at 17 with his “Pop Culture” mashup, which saw him live-mixing samples from 39 different songs on a Novation Launchpad. With his work spreading like wildfire online, Leclercq began touring the world, playing iconic festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza and sharing bills with luminaries like Lady Gaga, who invited him to open a series of arena shows and record together. Leclercq would go on to collaborate with everyone from Coldplay and Ellie Goulding to Muse and Deadmau5, but it was his solo work that earned his biggest accolades, with his 2015 debut, Adventure, garnering rave reviews, and his 2019 follow-up, "Good Faith," debuting at #1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Electronic Album. Leclercq’s new record, "Victory," is a rapturous, multi-media masterpiece that sits at the intersection of punk, indie rock, electro-clash, sci-fi and high fashion. Leclercq’s writing is both brash and vulnerable, grappling with identity and reinvention in the wake of heartbreak and loss, and his productions are larger-than-life, transforming raw, personal revelations into epic, stadium-sized anthems that blur the line between fantasy and reality. The result is a bold, daring exploration of transformation and catharsis, an irresistible celebration of freedom and self-discovery from a singular artist at a pivotal crossroads. Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell, presented by Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Doors: 6 p.m. Madeon on YouTube / Instagram

Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.

Juneteenth Trivia Night at The San Diego LGBT Community Center featuring community food, music, and an intentional conversation on what Juneteenth means to us. Everyone is welcome! Hosted by Black Services at The Center and Shades of Color Visit: Juneteenth Trivia Night The San Diego LGBT Community Center on Instagram and Facebook

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated his commitment to fighting inflation in a major speech — raising expectations that rate hikes may be coming, though he did not clearly spell out a path going forward.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. The biography looks at the remarkable on-screen cinematic career of Dame Judi Dench. She has been a prominent figure in British culture for decades, with an extraordinary and varied film career that earned her both Academy and BAFTA Awards. The film highlights some of her most memorable roles in several beloved films, including "Mrs. Brown," "Philomena," "Tea with Mussolini," "Chocolat," "Iris," "Pride and Prejudice," "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," "Victoria & Abdul" and her iconic stint as M in multiple James Bond films.