Julianna Domingo

A group of young people stand in front of the El Cajon Branch Library holding up their artwork in this undated photo.

Ashley Tipton (right) joins Jade Hindmon in the Midday Edition studios on Oct. 17, 202.

A cat, who lives at a Tijuana piñata store, is featured in "Cats of the World" by Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila.

Larry Itliong Day is coming up. To honor the labor leader's legacy, we look at how he and other Filipino farmworkers fought for better pay and living conditions. Plus, a filmmaker unravels the Philippines' colonial history and its impact on the diaspora today. And finally, we catch up with San Diego's Poet Laureate.

DJ Root spinning at North Parks AC Lounge in this undated photo.

San Diego's poet laureate shares his vision for a poetry-filled future, his latest community initiatives and the importance of storytelling in Filipino American culture.

Patricia Hernandez and her mother, Virginia Hernandez, on April 3, 2024. Virginia was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s nearly 20 years ago.

KPBS' Midday Movies critics share their top picks for films set on Halloween. Plus, a new play at the Old Globe commemorates Día de Muertos. And finally, one exhibit reimagines a series of high-rise projects abandoned along the Baja coast.

Dice, miniatures, a map and paper handouts are seen in this undated photo of a Dungeons & Dragons game. The fantasy tabletop role-playing game is celebrating its 50th year since its inception.

On Midday Edition, we're looking at a practice that empowers communities to trace their lineage. Plus, a celebration of noir films for 'Noirvember.' And finally, your weekend arts preview.