Maya Trabulsi

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Maya Trabulsi

When you think of a gourd, do you think squash or pumpkin? How about musical instruments, storage vessels or hand-made art? The hard-shelled gourd is all of those things, and so much more — and the largest producer of hard-shelled gourds is located in San Diego County. The Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook produces more than 300,000 gourds per year that are shipped all over the world.

1 month ago | kpbs.org | Maya Trabulsi

Balboa Park is rich with diverse attractions, museums and walking paths. It is also well-known for its botanical gardens, flush with plants — both distinguishable and obscure. But few visitors may know about a botanical “medicine cabinet” that has been growing there for decades. “I'm sure Balboa Park lovers have probably or possibly walked this many times, like I had growing up, without really realizing what it is,” Jessica Johnson said.

2 months ago | kpbs.org | Maya Trabulsi

For almost 15 years, Jessica Johnson has run a website dedicated to all the most interesting nooks and crannies of San Diego County. Hidden San Diego has been a go-to resource for residents and tourists to find the most obscure and the most treasured locations of San Diego. Today, Jessica shows the beauty of Zoro Garden, presently a butterfly garden located at the heart of Balboa Park. “You'll see milkweed, passion flower, some gorgeous Martin Bay fig trees.

Dec 31, 2024 | kpbs.org | Maya Trabulsi

For most people it can feel like the worst moment in time when a beloved pet is lost. But Pet Recovery Specialist Babs Fry says hope is not lost just because a pet goes missing. “A lot of people like to call me 'Pet Detective,' but that's Ace Ventura, and that is not me,” Fry said. “Ultimately, what I do is I help people recover their lost pets.

Aug 23, 2024 | kpbs.org | Maya Trabulsi

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. That saying could sum up The Women’s Movement, fighting for equality. The Women’s Museum of California carefully and lovingly cares for historic artifacts in their new home at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park, which is where Evening Edition Anchor Maya Trabulsi got a look at some of the most precious items in their collection.