Ashley Rusch

1 week ago | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Ashley Rusch |Julianna Domingo |Katerina Portela

S1: It's time for Midday Edition on KPBS. Today's arts and culture show takes us to a festival celebrating indigenous heritage. Then we'll tell you where you can find the best in Asian cinema , plus your weekend preview. I'm Jade Hindman with conversations that keep you informed , inspired , and make you think. You'll find art with a purpose at the Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival. S2: It sends a message that our culture isn't fragile. It's powerful.

1 month ago | kpbs.org | Ashley Rusch |Julianna Domingo |Jade Hindmon

In February, KPBS Midday Edition featured Black trailblazers across San Diego to highlight their contributions to local life and culture. From celebrating Black art to fighting medical racism, these community members shared an unwavering commitment to making change and preserving Black history.

Dec 23, 2024 | wqaq.com | Ashley Rusch

Skating, dance routines, musical numbers, and hockey; just some of the extravagant surprises that made up the amazing holiday spectacular. Big Time Rush is a band that is nostalgic for many, and with this event being a one night only special, there were fans from all over that filled the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport. Lines began to form at all doors of the venue as early as 3 pm, with crowds dressed in hockey attire.

Dec 20, 2024 | kpbs.org | Ashley Rusch

The holidays are a time of gratitude, reflection and renewal. For many, that includes setting a New Year’s resolution: a big goal to transform your life come Jan. 1. However, the pressure to set a New Year’s resolution and commit to it can be daunting. Oftentimes, we give up on them within the month. The failure to keep a resolution can even be part of the fun. We want to hear from you: What’s your New Year’s resolution for 2025? How do you feel about New Year’s resolutions in general?

Dec 18, 2024 | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Ashley Rusch

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. Today , we discuss how asylum seekers in Tijuana would be impacted by Trump's plan to shut down a mobile app. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our communities through conversation. President elect Donald Trump has vowed to shut down a mobile app used by migrants seeking asylum in the US. KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis spoke to asylum seekers in Tijuana who would be directly impacted by Trump's action.