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A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11

The Padres are a major institution and have been for decades but their under-the-radar politics could now be something we see overtly in more spending, endorsements or positions.

Come together in support of addiction recovery at this year’s McAlister Institute Annual 5K Walk for Sobriety on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 8 to 11 a.m. Taking place at the Naval Training Center Park at Liberty Station, the proceeds from Walk for Sobriety will go directly to those in recovery at the McAlister Institute, a nonprofit providing care for prevention and addiction treatment. This purposeful event was made to unite survivors of addiction and community members to bring awareness to a battle that was never meant to be fought alone. The morning will include several events for participants of all ages to enjoy from a kids’ zone with arts and crafts, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and games. To register for the Walk for Sobriety celebration, please visit the McAlister Institute website. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $5 for children 12 and under.

“EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!” Few lines in pop culture hit as instantly—and that legendary voice belongs to Freedom Williams, the frontman and co-founder of the international multi-platinum powerhouse C+C Music Factory. With over 8 million units sold of “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” Freedom helped define a generation of club anthems and continues to electrify crowds worldwide with a commanding stage presence and undeniable charisma. Born in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and raised in Queens, New York, Freedom came up alongside the roots of hip-hop and dance culture—more creator than spectator from the start. Before the global success, he was rocking parties as MC Tiny Tim and building a reputation as a performer with the kind of energy you can’t teach. That momentum carried into key early releases and collaborations, ultimately leading to the formation of C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams—a run that delivered five #1 Dance/Club hits, including “Gonna Make You Sweat,” “Things That Make You Go Hmmm,” “Just a Touch of Love,” “Do You Wanna Get Funky,” and more. Today, Freedom continues creating and evolving—balancing new music, community activism, and creative projects while keeping that unmistakable voice front and center. Whether you know him from the peak ‘90s club era or you’re discovering him through today’s dance and throwback scenes, a Freedom Williams' performance is pure, high-voltage celebration—built to move the room from the first beat. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/c--c-music-factory Freedom Williams on Facebook

At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom.

Families and providers are all struggling to meet the higher cost of childcare. Meanwhile, states are experimenting with their own fixes.

San Diego skateboarder Brandon Turner moved up quickly in the sport, moving from local skate spots to major sponsorships and world tours. From skateboarding prodigy to rock bottom, now he's redefining addiction recovery and constantly evolving his understanding of control, identity and success.

Outdoor activities for families, hosted by the ECS Family Engagement Center! Visit: https://www.ecscalifornia.org/events/2026/6/26 Episcopal Community Services on Facebook / Instagram

A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?

Watch Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream with YouTube (not in the KPBS+ app). Rudolfo Anaya was the first Hispanic American writer to achieve major publishing success with his landmark novel, "Bless Me, Ultima," in print since 1972. Recipient of the National Medal for the Arts, Anaya has demonstrated a lifelong determination to persevere - through poverty, catastrophic injury and an almost insurmountable artistic struggle to publish - and in the end, succeed.