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  • Premieres Tuesday, Sept.5, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Thursday, Sept. 7 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. A two-part special looking at a little-known two strikes law, and pregnancy in prison. With The Marshall Project, how a former West Point cadet got life in prison. Also, pregnant women in prison and what happens to their newborns.
  • This is an IN-STORE EVENT that will consist of a 30 minute discussion with authors Max Brallier & Joshua Pruett, followed by an audience Q&A and then lastly a book signing. Purchasing a copy of "The Last Comics on Earth" or any other books by Max Brallier & Joshua Pruett through Mysterious Galaxy allows us to continue to host author events, so we thank you in advance for your support! How to Order Signed/Personalized Books from Max Brallier & Joshua Pruett if you're not attending the event 1. Add the desired book(s) to your cart. 2. At checkout in the "order comments" box write "signed only" or to whom your book(s) should be personalized (i.e. "To: Ms. Galaxy"). Requests for anything beyond a name, like a note or quote, are up to the author's discretion and are not guaranteed. Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. on the day of the event (May 6). Please call the store if you wish to purchase a book, or add/alter personalization to an existing order, after this time. About the Authors Max Brallier Is a #1 New York Times, Usa Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author. His books and series include the "Last Kids on Earth", "Eerie Elementary", "Mister Shivers", "Galactic Hot Dogs", and "Can You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?" He is a writer and producer for Netflix's Emmy Award-Winning "Adaptation of The Last Kids on Earth". Joshua Pruett is an Emmy Award winning TV writer and the only human being on earth to have written for both Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who. Joshua has worked in animation for over 15 years, inflicting laughter (and monsters) on others, writing on Disney's Phineas and Fern, the feature film candace against the universe and The Emmy Winning "Adaptation of The Last Kids on Earth" for Netflix. He is also co-author of "Shipwreckers: The Curse of The Cursed Temple of Curses", or "We Nearly Died" with Scott Peterson. Last comics is his first graphic novel! About "The Last Comics on Earth" "The Last Kids on Earth" are creating THEIR OWN COMIC BOOK! From worldwide bestselling author Max Brallier comes a full-color graphic novel spin-off series based on the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Last Kids on Earth! Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk are about to face a challenge unlike any they’ve faced before . . . At their local comic book store, the kids make a startling discovery: they’ve read every last issue of their favorite comic, Z-Man, and no new issues are coming...ever! (Thanks a lot, apocalypse.). Nooo! Our heroes have but one choice: continue Z-Man’s legacy by writing and illustrating THEIR OWN COMIC BOOK! Step one? Knock off their beloved Z-Man and cast themselves as super rad, super goofy, superhero protectors of the mysterious city of Apocalyptia. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything! Fans are sure to love this hilarious, action-packed, four-color graphic novel series by the creators of "The last Kids on Earth". Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
  • Whistleblowers alerted San Diego County about alleged poor treatment of employees in its public defender office in late 2020, before a multi-million dollar verdict. In other news, volunteers took to the streets to do the annual point-in-time count Thursday. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening around San Diego County.
  • Themes emerge quickly when you dig into the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. The major categories are dominated by women and seemingly up for grabs; elsewhere, progress is not always so clear.
  • Fentanyl-related teen overdose deaths nearly tripled from 2019 to 2021. As the school year gets under way, families in mourning urge education leaders to respond.
  • Top colleges aim to create a diverse campus with students from all walks of life; so they're traveling to places they've neglected before: rural communities.
  • Organized by South Bay San Diego Art & Science team Vallo Riberto and Kaz Maslanka, this symposium offers performances and discussions about the San Diego Microtonal Music Scene. The title alludes to the infinity of pitches in microtonal music coined by one of San Diego’s must celebrated microtonal composers, Harry Partch. The Bonita presentation will be a one day event from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., with an extended gallery exhibition of hand crafted instruments, pictorials and graphic illustration. The program will include a short introduction by our moderator, followed by a short, musical performance by William Wesley, a renowned composer, and instrument maker. This will be followed by a variety of informative talks by the participating musicians, interspersed with actual musical demonstrations. The final portion of the program will include an open-ended Q & A session, followed by a musical ensemble. Featured: John Chalmers, Jonathan Glasier, Joseph Monzo, Daniel Corral, Bill Wesley Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram
  • The Six String Society’s Celestial Sirens production is ready to dazzle Poway with some of the most fantastic female performers in music today. As the show unfolds, each of the Sirens take the stage to perform their own unique style of music featuring the electric Ms. Whitney Shay, (a 4 time San Diego Music Award winner & Performer of the Year in 2019) who will light up the night’s sky with her powerful, soulful voice and her fun loving personality. Hailing from Kansas City, Julia Othmer is a one of a kind piano-playing songstress known for her breathtaking live performances. Her passion is truly unique, leaving the audience wondering if she is actually part Superhero! hosted by the lovable international folk legend Mr. Gregory Page. The VIP Party will take place on the Plaza of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts before the show from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
  • It's been 5 months since Matiullah Wesa, an activist who urged an end to Taliban bans on girls' education, was arrested. Media attention has faded. Now Angelina Jolie is making a plea in his behalf.
  • Two professors talk about looking at gun violence as a public health issue. In other news, the state of California shared links from an anti-immigrant hate group on its Department of Social Services website. Plus, a play about Leonardo Da Vinci is now on stage in San Diego.
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