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Founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, armed with a rich Alvin Ailey lineage and a cadre of 18 spectacular dancers, have re-envisioned ballet through technical precision, athletic prowess, and sheer passion. Their blockbuster hit, STAR DUST: From Bach to David Bowie, honoring two musical icons, has rocked the dance world and will make your spirits soar! “This was simply one of the most exciting performances I’ve seen on the dance series, less a rock ballet than a rock concert…” – The Washington Post Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Premieres Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9 p.m on KPBS TV + PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 16 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. It’s hard not to notice: our weather is changing. From longer, hotter heat waves, to more intense rainstorms, to megafires and multi-year droughts, the U.S. is experiencing the full range of impacts from a changing global climate. At the same time, many on the front lines are fighting back – innovating solutions, marshaling ancient wisdom, and developing visionary ideas.

Do you find it difficult, confusing, or exhausting to have conversations about race or identity? Does the topic of racism bring up complicated feelings for you? Do you want to understand the issues better and become an engaged ally for racial justice? Start building bridges of understanding and take action for racial justice with Racial Resilience, a 7-week online series gathering weekly beginning Wednesday, September 7th. Led by highly sought after antiracism experts Dr. Seth Schoen and Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter, Racial Resilience will equip you to understand and respond to racism in all its forms, have compassion for your feelings and experiences around race and racism, cultivate understanding and awareness of the experiences of others, and take antiracist compassionate action that feels right for you. We'll utilize compassion-based contemplative practices as we engage with this critical issue facing our world, our communities, our faith communities, and our personal relationships. Discover how compassion can move us to understanding and sustain us in taking compassionate antiracist action for racial justice and equity.

National programming from KPBS is funded partially through Major Gifts. The MASTERPIECE TRUST enables individual philanthropists to provide for both MASTERPIECE and their local stations. The PBS NewsHour, in partnership with local stations, launched a program called Friends of the NewsHour—an annual giving program for our loyal viewers who are able to make a significant contribution.

The platform banned food advertising, yet many videos viewed by millions of kids continue to showcase candy, soda and packaged snacks, likely affecting kids' food preferences, researchers say.

On Friday, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled next year’s city budget, signaling a shift away from pandemic emergency planning. Next, antiviral treatments to help fight serious COVID-19 disease were once very hard to access. But now as COVID-19 cases start to decrease in San Diego, are there enough doses? After, Sempra Energy, the parent company of San Diego Gas & Electric, paid out its highest profits ever to its investors Friday. Some SDG&E ratepayers might be wondering if there is a connection to the massive spike in bills they’ve paid in recent months. Then, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with San Diego Comic Fest’s new president Alonso Nunez about the fest events happening this week. Finally, award-winning pianist Jeeyoon Kim is debuting a mixed-media concert to coincide with the release of her new album this week. Kim joined Midday Edition to share selections and insights from her upcoming concert.

This one-day hybrid event (in-person and virtual) celebrates, educates, and connects women in the trades. The summit leads discussions on the demanded topics of leadership, professional growth, and best practices as a business owner or employee. The selected theme for our 5th Industrious Women's Summit is "Taking The Lead"! Follow the BBB on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Mustache Harbor Our mission, our destiny, is simple: to build a mustache army and create a Soft Rock Explosion the likes of which has not been seen since Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Ace, Kenny Loggins and The Little River Band ruled the airwaves and created AM Gold. So Join us! Party with us, live with us, work out at the dojo with us, slap on a stash and drink from our bountiful coconuts filled with smooth grooves and tasty hooks. ENJOY THE RIDE! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Hundreds of San Diegans are being evicted regardless of their ability to pay rent. Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria says he’s committed to installing bike lanes in the city, despite local opposition. Plus, California has kept new regulations for its rooftop solar market a closely guarded secret.

The blockbuster $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit is set to go to trial next month in a Delaware court.