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A person holds nurdles found at Beacons Beach in Encinitas, May 2, 2026.

Courtesy of Steven Gaskin

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San Diego Coastkeeper

Environment

Nurdle count shows scope of small plastic bead pollution in San Diego County and beyond

Jacob Aere

For the second year, volunteers counted microplastic beads in and around waterways to put a number on the microplastic problem.

Kids from City Heights Youth Soccer running drills at Memorial Community Park, May 13, 2026.

Alexander Nguyen

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KPBS

Economy

The rising cost of youth sports is leaving some kids on the sideline

Alexander Nguyen

Visitors walk down a food-vendor lined walkway as the gondola ride passes overhead at the San Diego County Fair on June 10, 2026.

Carolyne Corelis

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KPBS

Arts & Culture

Can 2 people enjoy a day at the San Diego County Fair for under $200?

Audy McAfee

Arts & Culture

Legoland California opens new soccer experience for the World Cup

Alexander Nguyen

Can't get to Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood? You can visit a Lego version of it in Carlsbad — along with Lego players and a Lego replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Public Safety

San Diego County Sheriff's Department seeking input on aging Vista Detention Facility

Alexander Nguyen

The facility is the county's oldest jail. Sheriff Kelly Martinez said her department has spent a lot of money to keep it "limping along."
Public Safety

Firefighters work to subdue 1,183-acre Camp Pendleton-area wildland blaze

City News Service

On Tuesday, crews were focusing on creating and managing containment lines while executing a full suppression attack on the fire. The Cleveland National Forest was under elevated fire use restrictions.

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Kids Baking Camp at Fandory Full Day Camp

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until August 7, 2026

Fandory Factory

110-425

'Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr.'

OTCYA Stage Explorers Camp

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until June 26, 2026

Sunshine Brooks Theater

$250 - $350

'The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition'

OTCYA Summer Teen Intensive

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until July 10, 2026

Sunshine Brooks Theater

$550 - $650

Kids Science/STEM Camp at Fandory - All Day Camp

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Kids Science/STEM Camp at Fandory - All Day Camp

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until August 7, 2026

Fandory Factory

450

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Slick City Action Park Oceanside Opening

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10 AM

Slick City Action Park Oceanside

$14.99-35.99

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until July 19, 2026

LEGOLAND® California Resort

Maryam Bayat: 'Unrolling Paradise'

Maryam Bayat: 'Unrolling Paradise'

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until August 16, 2026

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum

Free

San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until July 5, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

$65 for season pass

William D. Cannon Art Gallery Exhibit - 'alchemy + light'

William D. Cannon Art Gallery Exhibit - 'alchemy + light'

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12 PM

Ongoing until August 23, 2026

William D. Cannon Art Gallery

Free

Swifty Swine Racing Pigs at San Diego County Fair

Swifty Swine Racing Pigs at San Diego County Fair 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12 PM

Ongoing until July 5, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Included with fair admission

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