How to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend
Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when word of freedom spread to the last people who were enslaved in Galveston, Texas under the Confede...
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20 of 1,495 episodesNew book highlights the importance of laughter for 'autism moms'
The experience of parenting a child with autism can be fulfilling and life-changing. It can also bring real challenges. Andrea Moriarty is a...
One month later, reflecting on the Islamic Center shooting
It's almost been one month since the tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Three innocent men lost their lives — Amin Abdullah...
Exploring San Diego's history with Juneteenth
This year’s Juneteenth holiday is coming up Friday. It’s a celebration of when enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their indep...
Data center developer sues over access to Colorado River water
The developer behind a proposed data center project in Imperial Valley is suing over water rights to the Colorado River. The company behind...
What does the Supreme Court still need to decide on?
The Supreme Court still has a few weeks until the end of its term, and justices have a number of important decisions to make before summer r...
El Niño and what it means for San Diego weather
El Niño has begun. The weather pattern, led by warmer ocean waters in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to be historically strong this year. On...
In the fight for emancipation, who gets left out of the narrative?
Think back to your U.S. history classes. What were you taught about the end of slavery? President Abraham Lincoln is often credited with fre...
Local author shares journey from war-torn Vietnam to America in new book
A little over 50 years ago, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War — displacing millions of Vietnamese people. San Diego autho...
World Cup, Lyrical Groove, and weekend arts events
The 2026 World Cup is expected to be FIFA's biggest tournament yet. But for many fans hoping to experience it in person, the price of admiss...
LGBT Center honors victims of Pulse shooting, 10 years later
Ten years ago this week, 49 people were killed in a shooting at Pulse Nightclub, an LGBTQ+ space in Orlando, Florida. At the time, it was th...
How the Tijuana River Estuary is celebrating nature, access and history
Wednesday marks the beginning of California State Parks Week. It is an annual celebration of the diversity of California state parks and pub...
6 years in: The promise and problems of San Diego's Police Oversight Commission
The City of San Diego's Commission on Police Practices was created in 2020 with the purpose of investigating claims of police misconduct. Bu...
What is behind the rise in immigration arrests on San Diego military bases?
Before the Trump administration, immigration arrests on military bases were rare. KPBS investigative border reporter Gustavo Solis found tha...
'Historic Places' looks at lives of the First Peoples of Southern California before 1775
As the United States marks 250 years since independence, a new episode from the KPBS show "Historic Places" dives into the story of the Firs...
What's up with the budget? City's final vote is Tuesday
After weeks of debate, the San Diego City Council is set to vote on a final budget tomorrow. With a budget deficit of at least $118 million,...
San Marcos artist designs commemorative coins for America's 250th
Since 1792, the United States Mint has documented American history through coins. San Marcos-based artist and illustrator Chris Polentz has...
A recap of 2026 primary election night
As part of KPBS' continuing election coverage, reporters share top results and discuss the races the day after election night. Big races suc...
San Diego voters head to the polls for California primary
Tuesday marks the last day of voting in California's primary election, and San Diegans are casting their ballots in key state and local race...
San Diego's 'bright sun is hiding darkness' in new novel
A love story involving a married woman and younger man, and a murder are at the heart of a new novel, with San Diego as the backdrop. Author...