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Encanto Block Party Music Festival, AAPI artist exhibit, and weekend arts events

July 09, 2026

There is no shortage of arts and culture events to check out in San Diego this weekend, from a block party and music festival in Encanto to a new fellowship-driven art exhibition in National City.Thursday on Midday Edition, we speak with some of the creative forces involved in both events. Then, we highlight what else you can check out in your weekend arts preview.Guests:Kamau Kenyatta, artistic director, Encanto Block Party Music FestivalGaidi Finnie, executive director, San Diego African Am...

Why you're feeling so burned out

July 09, 2026

By definition, burnout is a state of exhaustion resulting from chronic workplace stress. That's according to the World Health Organization.It could mean you're constantly exhausted at work, can't find the motivation for simple tasks, or feel numb and operating on autopilot.When it comes to burnout, there are many signs to look out for. On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the root causes of burnout that go beyond the individual.Plus, life as a working parent often feels like a nearly impossi...

How San Diego Filipinos broke barriers in nursing and tennis

July 08, 2026

Now that America has turned 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it reminds us to reflect on the U.S.' colonial relationship with other countries.That includes the Philippines, which the U.S. occupied until the signing of the Treaty of Manila in 1946. That agreement has shaped the Filipino diaspora across the world and in San Diego.A major driver of Filipino migration was nursing. Tuesday on Midday Edition, we look at the history of nursing in the Philippines and ho...