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San Diego has seen more gray skies than normal this year, and the effects from May Gray and June Gloom can have an impact on mental health.

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a disease that affects over 6 million Americans. Also, we take a look into the role sleep plays in our overall brain health and well-being.

A new exhibit shows never-before-seen photographs of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Plus, big changes are coming to the Old Globe's arts engagement department. And a deep dive into San Diego's public art scene.

The number of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego is increasing, according to the results of the latest Point-in-Time count. We look at how a controversial new policy could have a major impact on the issue locally.

New laws could make an impact on San Diego's housing crisis.

Cygnet Theatre's world premiere from former San Diego playwright Keiko Green centers on an odd mother-son relationship, a decrepit apartment building and a big question: Who is Sharon? Plus, we hear about other arts and culture happenings in San Diego.

Directors talk about staging the Bard's romantic comedies and why they are still relevant.

In his latest work, author Luis Alberto Urrea retraces history through a deeply personal family connection.

We look at the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth are facing across the country and in San Diego, from a lack of administrative support in schools to book bans.

San Diego has evolved from a taco stopover to one of the country's premier food destinations.

Sally J. Pla is a on mission to increase the number of children's books featuring neurodiverse characters and stories. Her latest book "The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn" is her first book to feature a female protagonist.

Results from a recent four-day work week pilot program in the United Kingdom show promise, and have some workplaces considering moving to the shorter week.

This weekend in the arts: Tijuana Hace Teatro at The Old Globe a book fair in Escondido, and alt rock from Arts Fishing Club at Soda Bar.

A new exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Art will pair the works of Georgia O'Keefe and Henry Moore for the first time.

Here are some must-see LGBTQ+ films for Pride Month.

One-on-one therapy isn't meeting the mental health needs of the Asian American community. KPBS looked at the role ancient cultural practices play in Asian Americans' healing journey.

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?