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Madison Keys was a tennis prodigy, beating Serena Williams when she was just 14 years old, but had not won a grand slam title in her 15 year career.

This year's festival highlights “Story Time,” to celebrate the art of short form storytelling. For thirteen years, the festival has elevated the visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country, showcasing stories about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty, and more.

NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, which burned from the Eaton Fire. A mural was concealed behind one of the walls.

Many residents in Altadena, Calif., evacuated not knowing it would be the last time they would see their homes standing. Their decisions about what possessions to take were rushed — or not made at all.

The 59th Annual Independence Day Festival at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is back! Join us on July 4th for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in Grape Day Park. Immerse yourself in live performances by celebrated artists, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, satisfy your thirst with local craft beers and spirits, explore the artisan market, enjoy exciting games and activities for all ages, and get ready for a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the night sky. This year we are excited to announce we will be extending the festival to a concert series, for FREE! Starting July 4th our lineup includes the dynamic sounds of Daring Greatly, Ian Moore, the Navy Band Southwest 32nd Street Brass Band, SambaDa, SM Famillia, E.N Young, and MohaviSoul! Don’t miss this incredible festival marking our nation’s independence in style! Schedule: Daring Greatly Thursday, July 4th | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ian Moore Thursday, July 4th | 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Navy Band Southwest 32nd Street Brass Band Thursday, July 4th | 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fireworks Display Thursday, July 4th | 9:05 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. SambaDá July 5 @ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Great Green For the past 25 years, SambaDá has been building a musical bridge between traditional and contemporary Brazilian sounds, with roots in Africa and influences from around the U.S and the Free SM Familia & E. N Young July 6 @ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Great Green SM Familia is a collective of colleagues brought together by El Gato to create a sound that has not been often heard. SM has slowly become one of San Diego's premier Roots Reggae backing band for many legendary Jamaican artist like Sister Nancy, Michael Palmer, Eek A Mouse and more. During this time, they were Free Mohavisoul July 7 @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Great Green MOHAVISOUL, is a 5-piece, award-winning, San Diego-based, California-style Contemporary Bluegrass-Americana band (Grassicana) playing original music that combines West Virginia roots with 5th-generation California heritage since 2012 . Free

Grab your best group of friends and get creative with paint! Enjoy an evening of creativity and relaxation at the gorgeous SD Art Advisory gallery in Mission Hills, San Diego. All art supplies are provided and Christy Ross, teaches painting techniques and just how to tap into your own creativity. Enjoy a glass of wine and light appetizers while on your painting journey. At the end of the night you will have a masterpiece to hang on your wall! We’re offering an early bird special of $10 off! This makes the ticket total $65 for the art lesson, all supplies, adult beverage and light appetizers. By completing registration before or on Saturday, April 13, they get $10 off! Coupon code: EARLYBIRD at check out on my website or type EARLYBIRD in the Venmo message. To buy tickets with Venmo, @Christy_Ross. Here's the link to buy tickets with a credit card:https://www.christyross.art/sdartadvisory Please reach out if you have any questions.

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers April: The Art of Dialog: We will examine how, when, and why writers use dialog, as well as look at techniques to make our dialog more compelling. Concepts will include direct vs. indirect dialog, gestures, pauses, silence, and when to use (or not to use) colloquial speech! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” From journaling to walks on the beach, KPBS readers share their go-to mental health tips for navigating tough times.

There's one thing that many sports and music fans miss in this digital age: the physical, paper tickets of the recent past. And now, they are making a bit of a comeback.