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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Tracy Slater, author of "Together in Manzanar," which tells the true story of a family of mixed heritage sent to a Japanese internment camp during World War II.

The KPBS Day of the Dead Digital Altar is back this year. Submit a memory or message to a loved one who's passed with a photo, video or audio.

The 30th anniversary of the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show is a celebration of pageantry and cultural heritage.

Harborside Park in Chula Vista has been at the center of citywide debates on housing and environmental justice since 2022. The park is scheduled to reopen on Dec. 15. Then, a proposal for a 22-story apartment building in Pacific Beach is causing a stir among neighbors. Plus, reporter Tania Thorne gives us a preview of Vista’s annual Krampus procession.

A new study in the journal JAMA finds the health of America's children has worsened across several key indicators over the last two decades. That includes the number of children with chronic diseases.

AB 1340 would let California ride-hailing drivers collectively bargain for improved pay and benefits. Uber and Lyft say it could drive ride prices up and availability down.

Kick off the Year of the Snake with two romances: Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen, and Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham.

We discuss the impact wildfires can have on tenants, people with dementia and incarcerated firefighters.

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Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.