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NCIS: North County Improv Squad presents a fun night of improv comedy at OTC’s Studio 219 (219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA), similar to what you’d see on Whose Line is it Anyway? Everything is made up completely on the spot based on audience suggestions. It’s a truly entertaining and spontaneous way to spend your evening! PG-13 NCIS: North County Improv Squad on Instagram

Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic."

Join us for a conversation with Dean Nelson about his books "Talking to Writers: The Craft of Fiction" and "Talking to Writers: The Craft of Nonfiction," which will both be available for purchase. Am I a writer? Where should I get ideas? Is my writing any good? How did my favorite authors make it big? The act of writing is a daunting task for many people, and becoming a “writer” means so much more than putting pen to paper. Dean Nelson embraces the questions that plague writers by turning to some of the best-known authors of our time. With encouragement, advice, and refreshing honesty, writers discuss their own beginnings, struggles, and victories in a manner that will make readers say, “I can do that.” San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Authorities say the bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California. Six others were found alive.

Fresh Air film critic Justin Chang says most of his favorite films this year were made overseas, including his No. 1 pick, Sirāt.

CANCELLED Rum is having its moment — and this dinner is proof. Chandler’s and Club Kokomo Spirits (founded by Beach Boys co-founder, Mike Love) invite you to escape to the islands for one unforgettable evening of four chef-driven courses paired with award-winning rums. Crafted right here in San Diego, Club Kokomo’s artisanal spirits have garnered international acclaim. Paired with Chef Tommy Elg’s Caribbean-inspired menu, this dining experience promises bold flavors, coastal breezes, and an oceanfront sunset you won’t forget. Chandler's Restaurant on Instagram and Facebook

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help.

The Republican-controlled Senate and House have so far taken a "hands-off" approach to oversight of the second Trump administration but legal concerns around boat strikes could change things.

Leprosy is one of the least contagious diseases around — and perhaps one of the most misunderstood. The colonies are relics of a not-too-distant past when those diagnosed with leprosy were exiled.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Recorded live in Maastricht in 2024, highlights include Verdi’s Triumphal March of Aida performed with 400 brass players, “Strauss & Co,” “Dancing on the Stars” with 16-year-old Emma Kok, a singalong of “Sweet Caroline,” “The Blue Danube,” and more.