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Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.

Stream Seasons 1 - 4 now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the planet's most threatened ecosystems. Follow Dr. M. Sanjayan on a visit to northern California where the largest river restoration project in US history is aiming to bring life back to a sacred river.

The Escondido Downtown Business Association (EDBA) is proud to host the 30th annual Escondido Street Festival, returning Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The community festival is held each spring and fills Grand Avenue with music, artisans and fun. This year's festival – between Escondido Blvd. and Ivy Street in beautiful Historic Downtown Escondido – includes free, live professional music on multiple stages, provided by Wildcat Guitars, as well as a Beer & Wine Garden. The ever-popular "Art in the Garden" also returns to the Grand Avenue Festival, a juried art show, bringing many talented Southern California artists to show and sell their work. "Art in the Garden" takes place at Heritage Garden on the northeast corner of Juniper Street and Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido. Presented by MAGEC (Museums & Arts: Growing Escondido Culture) and the EDBA, guests can shop directly from the artists, hear about their inspiration and how their art was created. Festival goers can shop from hundreds of vendors, including unique hand-crafted gifts, imports, and delicious international cuisine. There are also many family friendly, interactive kids’ crafts, as well as a variety of free hands-on art activities and even stilt walkers from Cirque Quirk. The festival was made possible with support from Kingsbarn Realty Capital, Viasat Fiber and Icon Industries. Visit: https://www.downtownescondido.com/escondido-street-festival Downtown Business Association on Instagram and Facebook

The arrest comes amid efforts by community leaders to lower the temperature of the debate over a proposed data center.

Watch Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with youtube (not available in KPBS+. Artificial intelligence is lowering the barriers to biological weapons, raising new questions about catastrophic risk, global security, and whether governments and tech companies can build effective safeguards before the technology outpaces them. Guest: Annie Jacobsen, Journalist and author of "Biological War: A Scenario."

Investor-owned utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is selling the Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk to San Diego County five years after it bought it.

UC San Diego and UC Davis have received a $15.85 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund an extensive study on how the brain ages among Hispanic and Latino communities.

Art As Healing: Honoring Women’s Stories is a community gathering exploring the powerful intersection of creativity, healing, and human connection. Hosted by Womanity Portrait Foundation, this evening brings together artists, survivors, and community members to reflect on how art can serve as a tool for emotional healing, resilience, and self-reclamation. The event will feature short talks, personal stories from breast cancer survivors, visual art installations, and an open mixer designed to foster meaningful conversation and genuine connection. While the stories shared center women’s lived experiences the event is open to all who believe in the power of art to heal, connect, and inspire. While the stories shared center women’s lived experiences—particularly breast cancer survivors—the event is open to all who believe in the power of art to heal, connect, and inspire. What to expect: Visual Art Installation A curated display of portrait photography and artwork honoring women’s stories and journeys. Short Talks & Personal Stories Hear from women who have participated in Womanity Portrait Foundation programs, sharing how art has supported their healing and transformation. Program Schedule: 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Guest arrival · Wine & light snacks · Viewing artwork 6:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. Presentation by Galina Semenova (Founder & CEO), Womanity Portrait Foundation 6::50 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Personal stories shared by breast cancer survivors who participated in WPF’s programs 7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Blanca Lucia Bergman, MBA (Art Unites · Mental Wellness for Artists). Talk on the mental health benefits of the arts 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Community mixer Who Is This Event For?: - Artists & creatives - Breast cancer survivors & advocates - Wellness professionals - Community members & supporters - Small business owners & local leaders - Anyone curious about the intersection of art, healing, and human connection All genders are welcome. Please REGISTER to attend. Alcazar Garden Entrance. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-as-healing-honoring-womens-stories-tickets-1981915539731?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Womanity Portrait Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

Las 14 propuestas electorales de California incluyen un impuesto a los multimillonarios, la identificación de votantes, cambios en las elecciones revocatorias y un intento de acelerar la construcción limitando las evaluaciones ambientales.

We're looking for some animal lovers to putter around with us at the "Tees Fore Tails" Golf Tournament on Monday, May 18th starting at 9 a.m. at the world famous Del Mar Country Club. Tee it up for the animals at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. We’re hitting the links for a memorable day of golf. There will be “longest drive” and “closest to the pin” contests with incredible prizes and plenty of surprises. Pricing: $375 per golfer or $1,400 for a foursome ($100 savings!) Bring a friend or come and make new friends. (Two footed and four pawed.) Register early while there's still space available. Visit: 'Tees Fore Tails' Golf Tournament Rancho Coastal Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook