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Developing a better understanding of your own finances may be hard, but it's not impossible.

There are three very different ways you can experience music in San Diego this weekend, from a new jukebox musical and a music fest in North Park.

Local author Sarina Dahlan's "Preset" imagines a world where what's left of human civilization is highly controlled in order to avoid extinction.

Author and SDSU professor William Nericcio considers the art of Mexican cartoonist Jose Trinidad Camacho at Comic-Con Museum.

"I'm Austitic and I'm Awesome!" is the debut work from San Diego resident Derek Danziger.

Many veterans can often face the threat of deportation after their service to the country.

The book "Unwavering" spotlights how far the nation has come in its efforts to locate missing prisoners of war.

The lawsuit, Title IX, alleges a disparity in scholarship funding between male and female athletes.

There are many changes we can make at home and in our daily lives to protect our climate. But where is a good place to start?

Piano soloist Inon Barnatan is in town to perform with the San Diego Symphony. Also, other arts and culture happenings in San Diego this weekend.

The GI Film Festival is back to showcase films about veterans and the military experience. One narrative short film looks at a combat veteran’s transition back home.

Austin Dean Ashford won Best of Fringe in 2018 and returns to spread message of diversity and inclusivity.

The much debated "road tax" will not be implemented after public outcry, but will one be in San Diego's future?

It happens for a number of different reasons, but more and more households consist of multiple generations living together under one roof.

A new KPBS podcast looks to lift the taboo around sex. We hear from the host of the new podcast "Everybody's Doing It With Miss Lolly", as well as some of the guests included in its first season.

From atmospheric rivers to gray, cloudy skies, San Diego has seen its fair share of abnormal weather in the past few months.

Weekend arts events: O'Keeffe and Moore, climate art and Mother's Day

Artist David Reynoso shares the inspiration behind ‘La Lucha’

New book dives into food truck wars and Filipino folk magic

From staying home sick to changing the way we think about tipping, the pandemic has had a huge impact on our daily lives and habits.

As the controversial pandemic-era border policy comes to an end, a number of questions remain about how the asylum process will be impacted.

Officially, the U.S. dumped the English monarchy more than 200 years ago. But for some reason, we still can't get enough.

"The Chronicles of Kalki" opens at Moxie Theater and sets the final avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in a high school girl gang. Also, other arts events in San Diego, including ballet and Latin jazz.

Host Maureen Cavanaugh has Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando and Moviewallas' Yazdi Pithavala pick their favorite movies about moms and the results might surprise you.

Many parents, school leaders and legislators are pointing to social media use by children as contributing to rising mental health challenges for young people.

A former San Diego congressman's involvement in a deadly friendly fire incident and its apparent cover-up are the focus of a new NPR investigative podcast.

As Bed Bath & Beyond closes more stores nationwide, enterprising home cooks are heading to restaurant supply stores for their kitchen essentials.

Without Walls Festival serves up more than 20 immersive, site-specific works over four days.

Is your garden overrun with aphids, tomato hornworms or skunks? Are your peach tree leaves sad, and curly? Listen here for solutions with garden guru, Nan Sterman.

A new novel recalls the daunting, high-seas effort to sail a ship destined for the big screen from one side of the country to the other.

Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News is highlighting the former hosts strong affinity for extremist ideology.

KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando takes a look at Asian representation in Hollywood films through the years, and how recent independent films have played a role in changing how Asians are represented on screen.

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked an effort to ban access to the abortion pill. The decision provided a temporary reprieve from a Texas court’s ruling seeking a federal ban on mifepristone.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein is facing calls to resign due to illness and age. What does that mean for Democrats and the state at large? Plus, generational change in politics.

Officer John Cochran filed a complaint earlier this year that includes allegations against the department of anti-Black discrimination and racism.

Fifteen films in eight days, including a tribute to Hong Kong superstars Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui.

Chicano Park commemorates its 53rd year since its founding this Saturday. Also, the Old Globe celebrates Shakespeare's birthday. Plus, other arts and culture events happening this weekend.

A look back at the Iraq War 20 years later from the perspective of an Iraqi-American with a unique perspective on the U.S. invasion of Iraq and its aftermath.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought increased attention on research being done on emerging viruses found in animals, but have not infected humans. But he dangers involved have some concerned it could result in another pandemic.

Local author Don Winslow discusses the second entry in a trilogy of books that he says will be his final published novels.

As organizations and individuals turn away from Twitter, many are left wondering what social media alternatives there are to fill the void.

If you've tried to purchase a concert ticket recently, you've probably been hit with a little sticker shock.

In the age of services like Ticketmaster, it's getting harder and harder to find affordable live entertainment options.

After a historic season, SDSU's assistant men's basketball coach looks back on the teams championship-run season.

This weekend in the arts: Coachella or "couch-ella," Desert X; piñatas, Wayne Thiebaud, contemporary dance and contemporary classical music

40% of all food is wasted in the United Stated - a pair of San Diego activists are trying to change that.

We hear about a San Diego County program addressing the emergency needs of people suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The transformative power of artificial intelligence isn’t just limited to the world of AI chatbots. For years now, researchers have been focusing on the potential benefits AI could have on healthcare and medicine.

We talk about homelessness a lot but we rarely get to talk with people who are most directly affected by it. On this episode, we talked with Theo Henderson, a formerly unhoused advocate, about his experience and what he thinks people and policy fail to understand about homelessness.

The recent allegations against San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher represents another case in a long line of sex scandals surrounding prominent Democrats in the region.