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Sandra Cisneros will join Dean Nelson for an interview as part of the 2025 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Redeems Sandra Cisneros is a Latina American short-story writer and poet regarded as a key figure in Chicano literature. Cisneros is best known for her first novel, "The House on Mango Street," and her subsequent short story collection, "Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories." Her most recent books are "Martita, I Remember You: A Story in English and Spanish" and "Mujer sin vergüenza." Cisneros is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, the USA Literary Award, a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, and more. She established the Macondo Writers Workshop, which provides socially conscious workshops for writers, and she founded the Alfredo Cisneros Del Moral Foundation, which awards talented writers connected to Texas. Included in the ticket is live music from Shhhhh to begin at 6:15, when doors open for general admission seating. More info about Shhhhh at www.shhhhhtheband.com. The 30th Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 24-26, 2025, also featuring award-winning writers Jesmyn Ward and Mitch Albom. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2025writers. Writer's Symposium By The Sea on Facebook / Instagram

Casa de Amparo’s 28th Annual Meet the Chefs event will bring together nearly 300 food enthusiasts and San Diego's finest chefs for an unforgettable culinary experience on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Hilton Del Mar. This highly anticipated event, which raises over $150,000 annually, supports Casa de Amparo’s transformative programs for foster youth in San Diego County. This year, a new addition to the event will be the Pre-Event Reception, starting at 1 p.m. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Pamplemousse Grille, along with fine wines and champagne provided by Vinera Wine Society. The reception will feature a silent auction and exclusive wine auction, allowing attendees to bid on rare, curated selections before the Chef’s Tastings event begins at 2:30 p.m. The main event will include unlimited tastings from premier local chefs, a live auction, and live music, all set poolside at the Hilton Del Mar. Visit: https://www.casadeamparo.org/meet-the-chefs Casa de Amparo on Instagram and Facebook

Premieres Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. California condors navigate threats like wildfires, lead poisoning, and pesticide DDT. Filmed in Big Sur and Pinnacles National Park, it portrays the struggles of Traveler (Red 71), who overcomes lead poisoning while her mate, Shadow (Yellow 9), raises their chick.

President Trump spoke at the conclusion of the summit in the Netherlands — as the world watches to see whether a ceasefire between Israel and Iran will endure.

Cooking classes are on Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. once per month. Classes include: - Demonstration with instruction, techniques, and tips - Recipes and their history, origin - All ingredients - French vocabulary - Tasting at the end of the class Price: - Members: $53 / person per class - Non members: $70 non-members / person per class Children under 12 must be with an adult, participating to the class. Max 8 participants. Class needs to be booked 48 hours before the class Alliance Française de San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

After a bad breakup, writer Melissa Febos decided to abstain from sex and dating for a year. She didn't realize how much it would change her life. She tells her story in a new book, The Dry Season.

The California legislature wants doctors to get more educated about menopause symptoms and treatment. It's one of a number of states passing menopause-related legislation.

The State Department's decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, follows an unsuccessful campaign to force her removal.

Reaching Iran's most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world's biggest conventional weapons.

How did a streetwear-loving kid from Chicago become Louis Vuitton's artistic director in Paris? Critic Robin Givhan explores the rise of Virgil Abloh in her new book, Make It Ours.