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Artist Mithsuca Berry is shown with their Octavia Butler-inspired mural in an undated photo at the New Children's Museum in San Diego, Calif. The mural is part of an interactive exhibit inspired by the work of Butler, who was an influential science fiction writer.

5 kid-friendly arts and culture events in San Diego this spring

Our top picks for sharing art with your kids in San Diego this season: the imaginative world of a legendary sci-fi writer; Latin music for kids; free interactive theater; a Shakespearean birthday party; and kid-friendly ballet.

Firefighters with Chula Vista’s new fuels crew clear a section of overgrown lemonade sumac in the canyon next to Kumeyaay Park on June 25, 2024. The three-year program was launched in 2023 and is focusing on the most dangerous canyons.

Is Chula Vista doing enough to manage its wildfire risk?

As San Diego County’s second-largest city continues to grow, emergency planning documents show its wildfire management isn’t keeping up.

Pope Francis greets faithful during a visit to the French island of Corsica on Dec. 15. President Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction.

Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting the planet.

Joti, a young man who lives in Panama's Ngäbe-Buglé territory, was diagnosed with HIV 9 years ago. When he told his family, his mother banned him from the family home out of an unfounded fear that his very presence would put others at risk of infection. He asked that he be identified only by his first name to avoid further discrimination in his village for his diagnosis

Why are so many Indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV — and dying of AIDS?

The government provides HIV medicines free of charge. Yet in one Indigenous territory, cases and deaths are increasing at an alarming rate.

Sunday, Ja. 12: Wildfires burnt through cars and buildings in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Photos: Southern California residents return to devastation as two major wildfires rage on

At least 153,000 Los Angelenos have had to evacuate their homes and about 166,000 people were under evacuation warnings as of Saturday, according to the LA County Sheriff's Department.

President Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Jan. 14, 1981 prior to appearing on national television to deliver his farewell address. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)

Opinion: When Jimmy Carter and I spoke about UFOs

NPR's Scott Simon recalls a conversation he once had with the late President Jimmy Carter about the possibility of UFOs.

79th California State Assembly District Candidate Forum

The Spring Valley Community Alliance (SVCA), in partnership with New Seasons Church, is pleased to invite the community to attend a Candidate Forum for the 79th State Assembly District candidates, Colin Parent and LaShae Sharp-Collins. The event will take place on Monday, September 30, at 7 p.m. at New Seasons Church, located at 2300 Bancroft Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977.This Candidate Forum will provide the community with a vital opportunity to hear from both candidates on the issues that matter most to the residents of Spring Valley and the broader 79th District. The forum is open to the public, and both candidates will participate in a moderated debate, sharing their visions for the district's future. A segment of the forum will be opened up to questions from the audience.

Free Family Concert: Rockin’ Brass Trio

FREE!Spark your family’s imaginations with this Brass Trio from the award-winning Classics Philharmonic Orchestra. You will groove to the beat while learning all about tempo and timing in music. From toe-tapping American jazz classics to epic tunes from your favorite adventure movies, this concert is packed with energy and excitement. And guess what? After the show, you can chat with the professional performing artists in a Q&A session and try out some musical instruments. It’s a musical adventure you won’t want to miss.ALL AGES WELCOME1 – 1:45 p.m. – Program1:45 – 2:15 p.m. – Instrument Petting ZooHosted by Conductor Dana Zimbric, Classics 4 KidsThanks to the City of Chula Vista Performing & Visual Arts Grant for funding this program.

Singer Sam Moore performs during the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Cannon Center on October 17, 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery, his publicist said.

Demi Moore won her first major acting award Sunday night at the 82nd Golden Globes award ceremony. Moore won the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy award for The Substance.

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, reading and listening

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Demi Moore's Golden Globes win, Funny Story by Emily Henry, the film Hard Truths, and more.

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