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Step into The Jazz Lounge for an unforgettable night of timeless country music as we pay tribute to the legendary Patsy Cline. Experience classic Americana hits like “Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces” performed by San Diego’s own Amanda Portela, backed by an all-star band featuring Konrad Malinowski on guitar, Brian Disney on pedal steel, Doug Walker on upright bass, and Justin Joyce on drums. This special listening room event offers an intimate and immersive musical experience, complete with Wine and Beer as well as dinner for Purchase! Dinner at 6:15 p.m. 90 minute concert at 7 p.m. Plenty of free street parking as well as a parking lot behind the building Limited seating – reserve your tickets now before they sell out! The Jazz Lounge on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego's wildfire season is growing longer and more dangerous. We have a conversation with a wildfire researcher on what we can do to be better prepared.

After months of intense campaigning, the special election for the District 1 county supervisor seat is finally coming to a close. We dig into the latest and what this could all mean for politics in the South Bay and San Diego County as a whole.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM), is happy to be offering classes in person at the San Marcos campus Extended Learning Building, and classes online via ZOOM as well. We're kicking off our fall term on Monday, September 8, with an awesome variety of classes. We welcome you to explore our offerings and our fascinating Destination Learning Trips as well. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State University San Marcos provides adult learners (50+) with college level courses free of tests, quizzes and homework. Lifelong Learners come together simply "for the pure joy of learning". This program recognizes that an active mind fosters an overall sense of well-being, improves memory, increases self-confidence, and promotes independence. Connect with others who share your interests and remain intellectually active and socially engaged. Check us out at www.csusm.edu/el/olli or call (760) 750-4020 for more information or to register. We look forward to seeing you in classes or on Zoom! Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSUSM on Facebook

Thee Sacred Souls offers a unique blend of soulful R&B and funk, enhanced with their distinct vocal harmonies. From their chart-topping hits like "Can't Stop Thinking About You" and "Let's Stay Together" to their soulful renditions of classic favorites like "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "Ain't No Sunshine," Thee Sacred Souls have become a staple in the music industry. Tickets Thee Sacred Souls on Instagram and Facebook

Sparks is coming to The Magnolia on September 29th at 7 p.m. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B006275E3152BAF Sparks on Instagram and Facebook

Jade Bird is an English musician and singer-songwriter. Many folk and Americana artists have influenced Bird's music. When describing Bird's music, the media has drawn parallels to pop, Americana, country, and folk rock. Tickets Jade Bird on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for the return of this popular Bonita event, Taste of Bonita. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is excited to bring back an event that highlights local restaurants and chefs in the Sweetwater Valley. Saturday, September 27, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., join us for a night of great food, friends, and music. Guests will enjoy tastes from local restaurants, showcasing the diverse and exciting cuisines of the region. The museum will be open late for visitors to enjoy. This signature fundraising event supports free educational and public programs for over 5000 school children and community members in the South Bay. During the event, enjoy visiting the museum at night and learning about South Bay San Diego art, history and culture. Bonita is located in a rural unincorporated part of San Diego County nestled in the Sweetwater River Valley. Find out about the rustic character of the valley through artifacts and history objects in the museum. Nearly 1,000 acres of the valley are permanently preserved as open space, including much of the riverbed. Several stables operate in the valley and horses are not an uncommon site on the miles of trails that crisscross the valley. At the museum be on the lookout for fossils from the area, the footprint of the Proctor Valley Monster as well as Henrietta, the Rhode Island Red chicken. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/tasteofbonita/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

On September 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Hello Mazda of San Diego is hosting a test drive event at James Madison High School as part of its Be Moved Drive Program. This program is designed to deliver substantial donations to individual schools and their unique programs through dealer-hosted test-drive events. The San Diego community ages 18+ with a valid US driver’s license are invited to ride and drive a Mazda vehicle to earn a $50 donation for James Madison High School - up to $10,000! The funds will benefit the school’s Automotive Technology Program, helping students discover what inspires them so they can do more of what moves them. Education plays a crucial role in empowering students, and this program is one way Mazda is investing in students and uplifting the community. James Madison High School focuses on preparing students for a specific trade or occupation. The students in this pathway can apply and extend concepts studied in their math and science classes to the automotive technology industry in the school’s state of the art eight bay automotive shop. The Mazda Be Moved funding will help pay stipends for student internships with their local dealers. They will also use the funds to purchase shop shirts and a series of patches for each certification that students can earn. Walk-ups are welcome, register on site during the event. James Madison HS is located at 4833 Doliva Dr, San Diego, CA 92117.

Fifth annual Valley Arts Festival! Spirit of the Valley: Kicha Nights, Coyote Dreams© A Celebration of a Luiseno Tribe, The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Valley Arts Festival (VAF) is an annual celebration honoring Oceanside’s first peoples—the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, part of the Luiseño nation (Payómkawichum, “People of the West”). Now in its fifth year, VAF highlights over 10,000 years of indigenous history, culture, and contributions, while supporting community education and cultural enrichment. A portion of proceeds benefits the San Luis Rey Mission Indian Foundation. We can't wait to see you at the fifth annual Valley Arts Festival on November 8, 2025! VAF 2025 is sponsored in part by Visit Oceanside. Visit: https://visitoceanside.org/events/valley-arts-festival/ San Luis Rey Mission Indians on Instagram