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Almost 2,000 San Diego County residents have responded to a federal survey about how pollutants in the Tijuana River Valley have impacted their lives, the county announced Friday.

Join Point Loma Nazarene University for a reading by author Matt Bell hosted by the PLNU Honors Program as part of the 2024 M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series. Matt Bell is the author most recently of the novel Appleseed, a New York Times Notable Book, and the craft book Refuse to Be Done, a guide to novel writing, rewriting, and revision. He is also the author of the novels Scrapper and In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods, as well as the short story collection A Tree or a Person or a Wall, a nonfiction book about the classic video game Baldur’s Gate II, and several other titles. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Tin House, Fairy Tale Review, American Short Fiction, Orion, and many other publications. Doors for the event open at 6:30 p.m. for general admission seating. Book sales to follow the event courtesy of La Playa Books. The 2nd Annual M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series will include writers Taylor Byas (PLNU Poetry Day), Anna Gazmarian, Kiersten White, and Matt Bell. For more info, please visit our website: https://www.pointloma.edu/news/2024-visiting-writers-series.

Lawyers for TikTok argued that banning the app will violate the free speech of 170 million American users. The Justice Department contended that the app is a national security risk.

A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.

Way Outside the Lines presents Destination Joy! An immersive art collaboration between San Diego neighborhoods utilizing art and the MTS Trolley System to foster solidarity and raise awareness. The Urban Collaborative Project and lead artist, Khalil Bleux, are partnering with some exceptional artists and cultural practitioners from San Ysidro, Chula Vista, National City, and Southeast San Diego for a 2-day event on August 3rd and 4th from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the MTS Trolley cars and select Trolley stations: San Ysidro- Iris Avenue Transit Station, Chula Vista- E Street Transit Center, National City- 24th Street Transit Center, Downtown- Park and Market, Southeast San Diego- Euclid Avenue Transit Station and Jacobs Center. The organizers of this immersive event recognize the transformative power of art, cultural practice, and solidarity in working toward equity and justice. The 2-day art program aims to inspire community engagement and raise awareness regarding the impact of systemic racism and oppressive practices such as redlining. There are two ways to enjoy this special event. Reserve a ticket for the FREE full-ride, guided immersive experience or go to any of the four FREE Trolley Station Activation sites. Community members can stop at each Trolley Station Activation to explore thought-provoking art and cultural performances. The tour will end at Destination JOY! an amazing day-long event at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center in Southeast San Diego. This campaign is supported through Far South/Border North, a California Creative Corps program implemented by the City of San Diego in partnership with Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition, and the San Diego Foundation. It is funded, in part, by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Community partners include Agency 515, Southeast Art Team, Grioneers Inc., Ajency Arts, Mundo Gardens, Vision Culture Foundation, The Homegrown Project, Chula Vista Yoga Center, SBCS (formerly known as South Bay Community Services), Blk Box Gallery, MTS, UC San Diego Park & Market, Joe & Vi Jacobs Center, and RISE San Diego. The Urban Collaborative Project (UCP) envisions a vibrant, connected, and healthy Southeast San Diego community leading in equity and resident-driven impact for sustainable and transformative change. We aim to build a self-healing community by addressing intersections of health and the built environment in partnership with residents and community-based organizations who share the same vision for their respective communities. Our focus areas include building a social infrastructure of neighborhood collaborations, transportation and infrastructure equity, health and environmental justice, art/community beautification, and housing resources, and community development. Please follow them on Instagram @ucprojectcdc For more information visit: destinationjoy.online Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

For decades, individuals and terrorist groups have used vehicles to carry out deadly attacks. But installing safeguards hasn't always been successful.

Area Rug Comedy is an underground art and standup comedy show in Downtown San Diego, featuring Southern California's best up and coming creatives. The evening will begin with a comedy show, featuring headliner Tatyana Guchi (Netflix is a Joke, Laugh Factory, BMC Improv), Cameron Frost (Ca$h Grab Podcast), and Connor Castello (Don't Tell Comedy). After the show, stick around for an art market, featuring local vendors and DJ Nebula and DJ! For more information visit: arearugcomedy.com Stay Connected on Instagram

The livestream offers a window into the daily activities of 4-year-old female Xin Bao and 5-year-old male Yun Chuan.

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, using the sponsor code MVLIBRARY. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room

AT&T believes the data, which was stolen in April, is no longer publicly available. Affected current and former customers will be notified by the company but can also check their status online.