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Steam now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Remembering our city's first tour guide; a look back at the radio art of Padre baseball re-creations; history of the North Park Water Tank, things sent in by viewers and more!

Rebecca dominates du Maurier's legacy, but she wrote plenty of other macabre novels and short stories. A collection called After Midnight gathers 13 of these tales, with an intro by Stephen King.

A California Climate Credit program will give San Diego Gas & Electric customers an $81.38 credit on their energy bill in October, it was announced Thursday.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted this week to seek a $1.4 million pollution study of the Tijuana River Valley, which county officials hope will convince the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to declare the area a Superfund site.

Dine Out. Give Back. Fuel Creativity. Support students and the arts with one simple (and delicious) choice, dine at Upper East on August 3, and 15% of your bill will benefit the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation and its Artful Start: Back-to-School event. So relax, dinner is made for you and your meal helps provide local K–12 students in need with the resources, inspiration, and support they deserve to start the school year strong. Why It Matters Your support helps fund Artful Start, a free back-to-school celebration designed to uplift and empower local students through creativity and community. Hosted by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation as part of our Arts for All programming, this event provides: - Art-filled backpacks with high-quality supplies, art books, and planners - Complimentary haircuts so students head back feeling fresh and confident - Hands-on art projects and a free annual museum pass for every student - Access to local resources through a family-focused community fair How You Can Help It’s easy: Dine at Upper East anytime on Sunday, August 3, and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to the Foundation. Don’t forget to mention you are there for the fundraiser. Show up hungry and ready to support a great cause. Spread the Word Can’t make it? Share the event with friends, post on social, or make a direct donation to help us reach even more students this school year. California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

There have been reports of roads buckling due to extreme heat in multiple states, including Wisconsin, Missouri, and Delaware. Why is this happening?

A San Diego event highlighting & celebrating the soulful cuisines of the Diaspora. The San Diego Soul Food Fest began in 2021 as a community event designed to highlight and celebrate the uniquely delicious cuisines of the African Diaspora. Bring the whole family and join us for the fun on August 9th, 2025. Our Vendors are the main attraction to the San Diego Soul Food Fest, and we always bring out the best. Come out and enjoy the diverse arrangement of local eateries gathered for the community to enjoy. Tickets on sale now! Visit: https://sandiegosoulfoodsfest.com/ San Diego Soul Food Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

During this out-of-this-world field trip, travel back to 1969 to join the Apollo 11 crew for their historic flight to the moon. After creating a moonscape filled with rocks, craters and other moon dusted obstacles, students will be challenged to design a Lunar Lander that will keep the astronauts safe as they prepare to take one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind. Registration for this event is encouraged. You can register online here. Audience: Recommended for kids in third through 5th grade. Location: Community Room Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out.