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A small town in Germany turns its town hall into the "world's largest" Advent calendar each December. It started as a way to boost businesses in the winter, but it's grown to mean much more.

Join us for the North Park Mini Book Fair on June 29, 2024, at the charming North Park Mini Park! This intimate event will feature a select group of booksellers, offering a unique and curated literary experience. Explore a variety of books, and engage with fellow book enthusiasts. In addition to browsing an array of books, you can dive into creative fun with engaging, hands-on activities suitable for all ages, live music performances while you explore the fair, story time perfect for the little ones (10:30 a.m.), and check out our exclusive book fair merchandise, a new bag perfect for carrying your new reads. Featured Vendors: - Mysterious Galaxy - The Comicbook Artists of San Diego - Joyride Bookshop - The Library Shop - Elizarraras Art - Cottage Craft - Adam Gnade plus so much more!! For more info, visit verbatimbooks.com/events Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by his family on social media.

Banksy has been unveiling stencils and installations depicting animals at different spots around the city every day for more than a week, leaving fans and art critics guessing as to their meaning.

It’s been one year since San Diego's city council appointed members to the new commission on police practices and the civilian oversight group is still trying to get its footing. In other news, one of the city of San Diego’s safe parking lots offers families a safe space to stay while finding permanent housing, but that’s not all they offer. Plus, our KPBS arts reporter joins the podcast to talk about her new video podcast called, “Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes.”

A safe return to the 4th districts community of Encanto, Kuumba Festival San Diego’s longest running celebration of black youth, family, community development, health, art, culture and heritage. The premiere unique black arts and culture celebration will be returning back to the community of the 4th district where the people who named, defined, created and demonstrated it since 1986, live work and play. Visit: https://www.sduw.org/tickets

King Charles III has admitted he is not impervious to a generational earworm like Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head" after sharing a playlist that represents the soundtrack of his life.

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, authorities revealed Friday.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: A Dolly Parton memoir, the show Reacher, the game Dredge, and the song "Bittersweet" by Semma.

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Monday, May 12 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrated for her chart-topping hit "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," which recently marked its 25th anniversary, Cox reflects on the song's enduring impact and its deep resonance within Black culture.