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This week's publishing highlights are a bumper crop of biography, science and fiction — including new reads the from authors of The Sweetness of Water, The God of Small Things, and Deadliest Enemy.

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ Encores Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. A unique, non-invasive, mountain lion study uses a giant network of trail cameras scattered throughout Montana's Sapphire Mountains over a decade to piece together the life story of a female mountain lion.

Federal science agencies announce they will de-emphasize animal testing for safety and efficacy of new drugs. San Diego scientists are already finding ways to emphasize new models of human biology.

As social media strategist, Lara McCaffrey is responsible for connecting and engaging with our social media audiences. Prior to joining KPBS, Lara worked as a freelance journalist for San Diego CityBeat, HerMoney, OK Whatever, Out There podcast and more. She also interned for Psychology Today and reached millions of readers as a senior content creator at digital media company 101 Network. Lara has a master's in journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's in political science from University of California, San Diego.

A newly released police report states that Joshua Jahn lived with his family and didn't have a job.

The clock is ticking down to a federal deadline Tuesday for California and six other Western states to reach the broad strokes of a deal portioning out supplies from the parched Colorado River.

The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."

Ilya Yakushev, Pianist - energetic, charismatic, and passionate, has performed in prestigious venues worldwide. Program: Sonata in D major (Hayden), Three Preludes (Rachmaninoff), Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky) and Gershwin's 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue "Mr. Yakushev can just do about anything he wants...a little short of heroic." - The New York Times Tickets are available the day of concert at 1:15 p.m. Cash or check please Tickets may also be purchased in advance by mailing a check at least 10 days before the show. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, but it's unclear how final any negotiations will be after Thursday's meeting.

The Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to carry out next year's major field test of the 2030 census in six states, as the national head count's advocates raise concerns about preparations.