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Reporter Kitty Alvarado went to downtown San Diego and spoke with a homeless advocate and several unhoused people to discuss the recent increase in Hepatitis A cases. Plus, the city of San Diego took a step towards building denser housing this week. And, we have a look at some of the films being screened at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival.

Premieres Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App +Encore Sunday, Oct. 1 at 11 p.m. on KPBS 2. The evening commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month includes performances and appearances by some of the country's most celebrated Hispanic artists and visionaries. Honorees include multiple Grammy/Latin Grammy winners Café Tacvba (Arts Award); Chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, Cesar Conde (Media Award); Grammy Award nominee Omar Apollo (Inspira Award); the fastest-growing Mexican-American food brand, Siete Family Foods (Entrepreneurship Award); and Urban Latin music icon Wisin (Vision Award).

This lecture illuminates the history behind the stories of tortured Christians seen on one of the treasures of the Timken, a small double-sided 15th century icon. One painting depicts forty Roman soldiers being martyred for their Christian beliefs in the fourth century as they were forced to stand barefoot in a freezing lake. The icon's reverse depicts the famous Old Testament story of Four Men in the Fiery Furnace from the book of Daniel. Join us in this virtual experience for some interesting historical sleuthing! Florence Gillman, PhD, STD. has been a Docent at the Timken since 2022 and a member of USD’s faculty since 1986. She previously served as Chair of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Coordinator of the Program in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Coordinator of the Program in Classics. Speaker: Florence Gillman, Timken Docent and Professor Emerita, Theology and Religious Studies, USD Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86148328476?pwd=UmpTRGhYZS9UQnAxeHd6aHpCbENFdz09 For more information visit: timkenmuseum.org Connect on Social Media Facebook

Join this workshop to understand how you can create a garden that beautifully and efficiently uses San Diego's most precious natural resource: water! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini warns that facial recognition technology is riddled with the biases of its creators. She is the author of Unmasking AI and founder of the Algorithmic Justice League.

WHEN | Monday, October 2, 2023 at 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. WHERE | Belly Up Tavern ADMISSION Ticket Price: $45 advanced / $45 day of show / $79 reserved loft seating (available over the phone 858-481-8140 or in person at our box office) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Since his death at 96, tributes to the singer and activist have centered his legacies in the U.S. But it's impossible to grasp Belafonte's larger meaning without first understanding his island roots.

A far-right extremist group connected to San Diego is fueling anti-semitic incidents. In other news, an Escondido company makes specialty police uniforms for departments across the country. Plus, the world premiere of a play inspired by the Logan Heights community premieres at The Old Globe Thursday.

Teens share photos or videos of themselves with guns and cash, sometimes calling out rivals, on social media. When posts go viral, fueled by "likes" and comments, the danger is hard to contain.

The Walt Disney Co. announced its fourth quarter and yearly earnings on Wednesday. Revenues for the quarter and year grew 5% and 7%, respectively.