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Political stability is the bedrock of a healthy economy. The United States is inarguably struggling with both. Daniel Enemark, chief economist at the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, spoke with KPBS about the economic forecast for San Diego and the country.

Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS+. How carpet mills contaminated Southern communities with forever chemicals, known as PFAS. With The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier, AL.com, investigating the industry, accountability, and the health impacts.

The La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival is a cherished annual celebration that brings the community together for a full day of festive entertainment, family-friendly activities, and holiday spirit. The event features the beloved La Jolla Christmas Parade, showcasing marching bands, creative floats, equestrian units, vintage vehicles, canine groups, community leaders, and local schools and service organizations. The Holiday Festival surrounds the parade with activities offered in two locations. Santa’s Workshop on Wall Street (1008 Wall Street in front of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library) provides hands-on arts and crafts, educational exhibits including robotics and coding demonstrations, and pre-parade visits with Santa. Santa’s Village at the La Jolla Recreation Center (615 Prospect Street) continues the celebration with games, live music, inflatable attractions, pony rides, face painting, and post-parade Santa visits. Admission is free, and families may reserve complimentary Santa visit time slots in advance on our website: www.ljparade.com We invite the entire community to join us for a joyful and memorable holiday tradition in the heart of La Jolla. La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival on Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. Host Alex Thomopoulos is in sunny San Diego exploring the local Mexican cuisine that reigns supreme. Chefs Priscilla Curiel and Juan Gomez make the most of all the land and sea have to offer. At the Kettner Exchange our table is set with pan-seared mackerel and chiles en nogada for a rooftop Fiesta.

The Trump administration is now requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education, say they can’t afford the new fee.

Experts worry liberal California will be blacklisted from federal homelessness dollars, effectively counteracting recent progress.

No discussion of the midyear pop charts would be complete without a breakdown of contenders for the honorific "song of the summer."

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's "not happy" with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.

A handful of corporate sponsors have withdrawn their support from San Diego Pride over one of its headliners' stance on the Israel-Gaza war. But the organization says ticket sales are still up.

Each ceremony will celebrate sports and soccer, reflecting the host nations' cultures. Canada will use a mosaic, Mexico will feature papel picado, and the U.S. will have a glowing cup.