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Jessica Chaikof says research into gene therapies could someday save her eyesight. But she worries cuts to federal research funding could mean that therapy won't be ready in time.

In a public letter, hundreds of scientists expressed their dissent to the Trump administration's policies affecting the National Institutes of Health and called on its director to support the agency.

Painting using imagery in art is a fun way to tell a visual story. We use black and white photocopies of ancestors (found or real) as the underlying source to paint. This is a way of creating expressiveness with a subject built in. This way of art making can stand up to any art form found in galleries. In this workshop, learn how to incorporate painted photocopies in your work. Also, learn how to properly adhere paper seamlessly (to a canvas or board) without causing bubbles or creases. Students walk away with several paintings and a good understanding of this fun process. Materials: The $40 fee paid to the instructor at first class includes images, mediums, varnish, and 8" x 10" canvases and use of brushes, palette knife, markers, burnishing tool, gloves, paints. Not provided: aprons, palette paper, paper towels and water cans. Feel free to bring your own brushes, paints, palette paper, or any of the above-listed supplies. You may bring your own black and white images to fit 8" x 10" canvases or email jpegs of your images to Lisa to prepare. Images need to be sent to Lisa (lisabebi@gmail.com) by June 14. If you prefer to work with larger than 8" x 10", you must send your selected jpgs to Lisa two weeks prior to the workshop (by June 3) so she can send them out for processing. Email her immediately to let her know your plan and the size of your image(s). There may be an added cost. For those working in a larger format, they must bring their own proper-sized canvas. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

When managed poorly, storm water run-off can erode and wash away topsoil that can pollute our waterways with sediment, chemicals, and nutrients. Join us at the beautiful Water Conservation Garden to learn how to combat these concerns, whether in your small backyard or larger farm or ranch. Solana Center Educator Deanna Milton and guest speaker Craig Kolodge, PhD, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control will explore effective compost application as a means of watershed protection through a case study of the manure composting demonstration site at Ramona’s International Equestrian Center. This workshop will conclude with a tour of the Water Conservation Garden’s watershed protection features. Panelist: Craig Kolodge, Ph.D., is the former academic advisor, field plant pathologist and county director for the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Santa Clara County. He currently serves as the Business Development and Sustainability Manager for San Pasqual Valley Soils. Craig is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and expert in the use of compost-based Sustainable Management Practices (SMPs) for stormwater management and industrial pollution management (Trainer of Record for Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner – QISP statewide program). Strategies Discussed - Mid scale windrow composting - Compost, compost socks, and compost blankets - Water catchment basins and rock interrupters - Native plantings Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

Want to learn more about the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department and how you can make a difference in your community? Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, June 18, where representatives from the Background Investigation Unit and Human Resources will be available to answer your questions. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet team members from the Dive Team, Drone Team, Training Unit, MARTAC, K9 Unit, and Dispatch. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Presentation 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Meet and Greet and Q&A opportunities Why Attend? - Network with professionals - Learn more about how to join the Harbor Police Department - Discover various responsibilities and Public Safety career paths RSVP now to learn more—visit the Port of San Diego website for the full event listing: https://www.portofsandiego.org/events/port-sponsored-events/port-san-diego-harbor-police-department-open-house For more details on the Harbor Police hiring process, salaries, and benefits, visit portofsandiego.org/hpd-recruiting.

The Star Wars available to the public to stream is not the same film that was shown in 1977. But in the U.K., audiences had a rare chance to see it.

Federal agents arrested the father of a Montgomery High student near the school on Aug. 15.

The Annual Switchfoot BRO-AM will feature a surf contest, live music performances, and nerf surf jousting exposition between surf contest heats. BRO-AM Beach Fest is an annual celebration that gives back to the San Diego Community. Surf contests, free concert, numerous vendor booths... all to celebrate community and to raise awareness and funds for local youth organizations. Visit: https://www.broam.org/broam-event Switchfoot Bro-Am on Instagram and Facebook

You know what it is: All R&B. All Night. It’s about that time to sing, dance, and party our way through the R&B hits of the past and present. So assemble your crew (or come solo dolo), and get ready for a night of positive vibes, good music, and good company! Visit: https://www.sdmelanin.com/events SD Melanin on Facebook / Instagram

The attacks came as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began a visit to the United Kingdom, where he met privately with King Charles III.