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Allison Fender, owner of Flying F Ranch, stands in front of her cows in Santa Ysabel, Aug. 28, 2026.
Alexander Nguyen
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KPBS
Politics
San Diego cattle ranchers push back on Trump’s beef tariff pause
Alexander Nguyen
“It kind of makes us feel that we are not doing enough, even though we’re busting our butts every day,” one rancher said.
Kevin Baross, the San Diego County Bike Coalition's education manager, leads a bike safety presentation at Oak Crest Middle School in Encinitas on Aug. 17, 2026.
Courtesy of San Dieguito Union High School District
Education
San Dieguito school district requires middle and high school bike safety training
Katie Anastas
A man plays "King Kong" pinball at Stern Pinball’s Pop-Up Arcade during Comic-Con in San Diego on July 24, 2026.
Riley Arthur
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KPBS
Arts & Culture
Where to play pinball in San Diego: 12 spots across the county
Riley Arthur
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San Diego GPS-guided Driving Tour

San Diego GPS-guided Driving Tour: Must-See Scenic Sights With a San Diego Local

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
Various Locations in San Diego County
$19.99
Shark Snorkels

Shark Snorkels Make a Splashy Return to Birch Aquarium

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 8 AM to 10 AM
Kellogg Park
Tickets for Shark Snorkels go on sale August 1. Intermediate swimming ability is required and previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Participants must supply their own gear including masks, fins and snorkels.
La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local

La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
Various Locations in La Jolla
$14.99-$19.99
Discover UC San Diego: A GPS-Guided Walking Tour

Discover UC San Diego: A GPS-Guided Walking Tour for Prospective Students, Parents, New Staff and You!

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
UCSD Town Square
$14.99
American Literary Heroes

American Literary Heroes

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until September 30, 2026
Various Locations in San Diego County
Free
Carlsbad GPS-guided Walking Tour

Carlsbad GPS-guided Walking Tour: The Village by the Sea

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
Various Locations in Carlsbad
$14.99 -19.99
Zip Zoom Ziplines

Zip Zoom Ziplines at La Jolla Indian Adventure Park

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
Zip Zoom Ziplines
Open Studio: Paint With Your Community

Open Studio: Paint With Your Community

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until October 27, 2029
Woodward Contemporary
$30/$215
Morning Homeschool Class // Ages 4-6

Morning Homeschool Class // Ages 4-6

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until October 6, 2026
ArtReach
$150
'Surfriding: Hawaiian Royalty’s Gift to the World'

'Surfriding: Hawaiian Royalty’s Gift to the World'

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 30, 2026
California Surf Museum
0-$10
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