KNSJ COVERING NO KING’S RALLY TODAY
AT SAN DIEGO WATERFRONT PARK
COME BY AND SAY HI AT KNSJ’S YELLOW CANOPY SOUTH OF THE FOUNTAIN
KNSJ will be at No Kings on March 28th! Will you?
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.
On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
Time
Saturday, March 28
10am – 12pm PDT
Location
Waterfront Park
1600 Pacific Hwy
PRESS RELEASE: COMMUNITY RADIO KNSJ 89.1 FM SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE WHEN WINTER STORM TOPPLED ITS RENTED TOWER
A KNSJ fundraising campaign has been created. Click Here to Donate.
February 27, 2026
Our volunteers have confirmed that the American Tower Company’s tower on Monument Peak at 6,200 ft. elevation collapsed in the February winter storm due to severe ice accumulation and wind. The tower where KNSJ rented space since beginning broadcasting on July 4th, 2013, is now a crumpled pile of steel and cabling. The tower also hosted two cell phone transfer stations, for AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as several other smaller clients. KNSJ was the only broadcast station on the tower. KNSJ is still streaming online, but restoring our broadcast signal will require urgent funding for engineering, equipment, and a possible new site.
DEVASTATING EXPENSE
There is no way yet to assess the total losses KNSJ will sustain from this catastrophic collapse, which happened through no fault of our own. For the last six years, our antenna has been brutalized by falling ice from the new installations above us, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage and time off the air. We had developed a strategy to overcome this problem when tragedy struck.
PROGNOSIS: BIG EXPENSES AHEAD
It initially cost KNSJ supporters and donors upwards of $50,000 (in 2013 dollars) in labor and equipment to establish ourselves at this location. The station was built without any outside funding from grants or foundations. Since 2013, hundreds of hours of labor have been spent maintaining and improving our installation with the most recent engineering provided by KNSJ’s chief engineer, Tony McDaid, and regular consulting services by Chris Durso. Chris Durso, a radio engineer formerly with KPBS, speculates that rebuilding the tower will take more than one year, adding “if ever,” suggesting that the American Tower Company may not rebuild.
A VERY DIFFICULT CHALLENGE
This bleak assessment means that KNSJ could be off the air for one year, which could exceed the legally permitted time the FCC allows for a full-power radio station to be silent. We have already begun seeking an alternative site; even if that move is temporary, it will be costly. Monument Peak was the ideal place for our antenna when we first applied with the FCC for the station because it had a line of sight to the Pacific Ocean as the highest peak in southern San Diego County and has provided a signal all the way down to the shore and downtown San Diego, and reached from Tijuana up the coast to Highway 52 to the north.
INDEPENDENT MEDIA IS CRITICAL
The destruction of our broadcasting capability comes at a most unfortunate juncture. After receiving a generous seed money grant from the Prebys Foundation to support independent media and journalism, KNSJ was in the process of dramatically expanding its vision and role in San Diego and the Imperial Valley. KNSJ’s Steering Committee, as well as its parent license holder, Activist San Diego, firmly believe that independent media will play a crucial role in defending democracy and freedom of speech in these troubled times. KNSJ has been reaching out to other independent and non-profit media outlets to initiate collaborations and a future consortium to share resources, believing that we can all be stronger, and more sustainable working together.
KNSJ PHONE APP COMING SOON!
KNSJ was already planning to increase its online presence through a phone app (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto enabled) that will give listeners not only easy access to programming from anywhere in the world, but also an opportunity to communicate with station management. This phone app is expected to go live in the next 60-90 days and will provide 24/7 news and public affairs on one channel and 24/7 locally curated music on another. To sign up to be notified when the app is available for download, please visit: https://news.knsj.org/sign-up-to-be-notified/
A monumental fundraising campaign has already been created, with the intent to rebuild the broadcasting side of KNSJ and build out two smaller FM stations in the Imperial Valley. The tower may have collapsed, but certainly not the will and determination of our KNSJ producers, listeners, and supporters who depend on the free flow of information to guide their civic engagement. To contribute any amount and share with family and friends, please visit us HERE.
Donations can also be made via check made payable to: Activist San Diego (a registered non-profit), PO Box 5631, San Diego, CA 92165. Add KNSJ to the checks memo line.
Martin Eder 619-871-9354 Martin@KNSJ.org
Marie Johnson 619-283-1100 marie@KNSJ.org
EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE WINS 11 AWARDS FROM SAN DIEGO PRESS CLUB’S 2021 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS
By Miriam Raftery
October 25, 2021 (San Diego) – East County Magazine tonight received 11 awards in San Diego Press Club’s 48th annual Excellence In Journalism competition. The honors include three first place awards, recognitions for both our online news site and radio show coverage during the past year’s turbulent times. ECM’s awards span a broad range of categories, including three of the four awards presented for breaking news. Since its inception in 2008, ECM has won 137 major journalism prizes. See more…
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FRIENDLY FIRE with Don Kimball Wed 7pm, Sat 2pm
A Voice for Veterans
Don is in conversation with U.S. Marines Brian McGinnis and Cpt. Matthew Hoh. Brian had his arm broken in two places by the Capitol Police and Senator Tim Sheehy earlier this month while exercising his First Amendment rights while in full uniform at a U.S. Senate hearing. Matt expresses his outrage at the senseless war on Iran and at the harsh treatment of a fellow U.S. Marine and a Veteran For Peace.
CONGRATULATIONS TO DEMOCRACY NOW! CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
AND TO HOSTS
AMY GOODMAN, JUAN GONZALEZ AND NERMEEN SHAIKH.
KNSJ carries Democracy Now! M-F 7-9am and 6-7pm
Watch the full two-and-a-half-hour event, featuring musical performances by Patti Smith, Michael Stipe with Aaron Dessner, and Hurray for the Riff Raff, along with a surprise appearance by Bruce Springsteen, who performed his new song, “The Streets of Minneapolis.”
On Monday, March 23rd, more than 2,000 people packed the historic Riverside Church in New York to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Democracy Now!
The evening included a conversation with the iconic academic and activist Angela Davis, interviewed by Amy Goodman, Juan González, and Nermeen Shaikh.
Pulitzer Prize–winning Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha read his poem “Under the Rubble” and spoke about surviving Israel’s war on Gaza, which killed 30 members of his extended family.
The program also featured an address by V (formerly Eve Ensler) and excerpts from the new documentary “Steal This Story, Please!”, about Amy Goodman and the history of Democracy Now!
All of the evening’s musical performers came together on stage to close out the evening with a riveting rendition of Patti Smith’s iconic song “People Have the Power.”
WOMEN’S RADIO HOUR with Patricia Law Wed 5m, Sat Noon, Sun 6pm
Sasha Miller, Candidate for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 5
THE ELECTRIC PICNIC with Susan Taylor Sa 7pm,M 8am, W 3pm
Guest Poets Paola Hornbuckle, Phillia, James Coats
POEMS ABOUT PALESTINE
A thoughtful in-depth conversation about poetry, inspirations, observation of life around us, compassion, war and more.
PROGRAM:
Poetry
“Vulnerable”, “Gatekeepers” written and
performed by Arwen Jamison. (Fri,Sat,Sun)
“Joan of Arc”, “Throwing a Ball to My Dog” written
and performed by Susan Allen. (Sat,Sun)
Anti-War Poetry Skit
“We Deserve a Better Death” by Mosab Abu Toha
performed by Andrea Nasset
“Enough for Me” by Fadwa Tuqan, performed by
Andrea Nasset.
“We Suck and Other Thoughts About War” written
and performed by Paola Hornbuckle.
“If I Must Die” by Refaat Alareer, performed by
Andrea Nasset.
“Not Poetic” by Ayling Zulema Dominguez
(@maizymachetepoeta), performed by Kimberly
Sellers.
“The Only Thing That Matters”, “2+2” written and
performed by Phillia Downing.
Moon Child
18 th Century Gypsy Love Story
Written and directed by Paola Hornbuckle
Song “Hijo de La Luna” by Mecano
Adria……………………………………..Kimberly Sellers
Ghost…………………………………….Paola Hornbuckle
Theo………………………………………Angel Mangual
W.C., Tennesee, The Blues, & Me
By Levi Frazier Jr, directed by Rhys Greene
Robert Johnson………………………Rhys Greene
Shugga………………………….Portia Gregory-Burnette
Conductor………………………………Kimberly Sellers
Diva Blues………………………………Paola Hornbuckle
All proceeds go to HEAL Palestine
www.healpalestine.org
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Paola Hornbuckle
Producer, Director, Playwright Actor
Paola.hornbuckle7@gmail.com
619 227-4883
www.communityactorstheatre.com
San Diego, CA, Feb, 26, 2026 –
Community Actor’s Theatre presents:
Poetica Theatre Festival
Celebrating Resilience of the Spirit
Blending poetry and theatre, featuring a lineup of local San Diego poets, an anti-war poetry skit including poems by three Palestinian poets, and two staged reading of the short plays: “Moon Child” by Paola Hornbuckle and “W.C., Tennessee, The Blues & Me” a musical by Levi Frazier Jr.
Poetica Theatre Festival runs from Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m, to Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m at Community Actors Theatre. “We created this festival to provide a platform for poets and actors to collaborate, come together and inspire.” says Paola Hornbuckle, producer, of Poetica Theatre Festival, “We are focusing on bringing together seasoned professionals, like director Rhys Greene, and emerging artists ensuing a dynamic experience for the audience.” Festival Highlights include: San Diego Poets: Arwen Jamison, Susan Allen, Phillia Downing, Paola Hornbuckle.
“Moon Child” a short play of gypsy folklore about unrequited love. Written and directed by Paola Hornbuckle. “W.C., Tennessee, The Blues & Me” a short musical play, by Levi Frazier Jr and directed by Rhys Greene, that highlights the major experiences that impacted three very different Mississippi Delta bluesmen: W.C. Handy, Robert Johnson, & Tennesee Williams, a blues brother from another mother called “Theatre.” Incorporating a travelling train motif, the musical not only touches on the times and people that affected these geniuses and their music, but it also illuminates the very significant places where these three great bluesmen created, played and lived. Clarksdale, Memphis, and St. Louis. The show is educational and entertaining and incorporates audience participation. There will be an opportunity to talk with poets and playwrights after the show, and buy poetry books from local poets. All proceeds will go to victims of war.
Friday and Saturday, March 20 & 21 at 8 pm, Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m.
Community Actors Theatre, 2957 54 th Street, San Diego, CA 92105. Tickets: $15
TALK OF THE TOWN with Mike Aguirre Sat 11am
LIVE–CALL IN WITH QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS AT 619-790-KNSJ (5675)
NEW REVENUE STREAMS FOR SAN DIEGO WITH
GUESTS KATHERYN RHODES AND MANDY HAVLIK
Dealing With Budget Deficits. An in-depth discussion about a proposed ballot measure on revenue, loopholes, out-of-state companies doing business in San Diego and more.
With Don Kimball Wed 7pm, Sat 2pm
Don talks to VFP member Nick Mottern from Stop Killer Drones and Leila Zand PhD an Iranian native and expert on International Affairs. They’ll discuss the pitfalls of US policy towards Iran, and the potential for a wider conflict
DEMOCRACY NOW! with Amy Goodman M-F 7-8am and 6-7pm
Speeding Up the “Kill Chain”: Pentagon Bombs Thousands of Targets in Iran Using Palantir AI
Trump’s Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes “Pressure from Israel”
“Warmongers Come for the Media”: Trump Threatens Media with “Treason” Charges over Iran War Coverage
THE WOMEN’S RADIO HOUR with Patricia Law Wed 5pm, Sat noon, Sun 6pm
Building Authentic Community with guest Sparkle
Patricia and Sparkle are in conversation about our own authenticity, connecting with our inner self and with others, speaking from the heart, and more
Charley Lapomardo, who performs as Sparkle, is a dynamic Speaker and Vocalist known for their magnetic stage presence, effervescent energy, and soulful expression.
Classically trained from the age of 5, Sparkle has performed solo and ensemble pieces in genres including musical theater, a cappella harmony/barbershop, rock, and pop.
Charley holds a BBA in Marketing, Theater, and Media Literacy from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Today, Sparkle is based in San Diego, CA where they perform, speak, and facilitate events and workshops. They sing with the San Diego Women’s Chorus, Encore Vocal Ensemble, and Sonic Bloom Quartet.
Charley’s mission is to co-create a joyful world where all beings may be happy and free to sparkle