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Heading to college is hard for anyone. But have you tried being at least 30 years older than most of your classmates? James Hatch did.

San Diego Oasis is sponsoring a free book giveaway at the Access Youth Academy in Chollas View, Saturday morning.

This May, Distinction Gallery is pleased to present "WALLFLOWER", a new exhibition by celebrated painter Kelly Vivanco. Originally from Southern California, Vivanco has exhibited works across the U.S., including the Portsmouth Museum and Art Basel. Her playful paintings evoke children’s literary illustration as well as vintage photography and dreamlike nostalgia. The new pieces balance familiar themes with new concepts, expanding her oeuvre in a manner sure to delight and intrigue. Meet Kelly Vivanco at our opening reception, Saturday May 13 from 6-10 p.m. There will be live music and drinks for sale from Last Spot by Hidden Hive (21+). Come explore our gallery, visit studios and meet other art lovers! Distinction Gallery is proud to represent Kelly Vivanco. Contact us any time for information regarding her pieces via email. Stay Connected with Kelly on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Read poetry and be merry @ modbom. (formerly Amplified, East Village, 1429 Island Ave, 92101). Poets Underground! You’re invited to a preview reading of the 2022-23 San Diego Poetry Annual. Hosted by Michael Klam, SDPA poets will headline the Acid Vault speakeasy stage. Come early and clap loudly! Sign up to read at the show or email to sign up early. Also joining us will be Pushcart nominee, Carly DeMento. Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in the North American Review, Green Hills Literary Lantern, and the San Diego Poetry Annual.

American Sepp Kuss has won La Vuelta, a cycling jewel, after getting help from two teammates who have won six Grand Tour titles between them.

Travel with your family through the pages of storybook favorites! Read & Romp is a fun outdoor, family-friendly, fundraising event with activities that encourage parents to read to their children and promote a love of reading. Book-themed crafts and activities, live music, story times, and access to the opportunity drawing. All proceeds benefit AAPCA3's early childhood literacy program, Reach Out and Read San Diego. This event is geared towards children ages 8 and under, but all are welcome. Tickets are FREE if you pre-register! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From the organizers: SD Poetry Annual, SD Writers Festival and Library Foundation SD proudly present an evening of inspiration and celebration in honor of San Diego’s vibrant poetry community and seminal poet, Steve Kowit. Featured speaker and California’s newest Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick, will be joined by San Diego Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez and local poets of note, including the 2023 Kowit Award winner, Julia Levine, Ron Salisbury, Jeff Walt, Gill Sotu, and more. Enjoy a variety of street foods, drinks, a mini-book fair, and, of course, poetry, as we bring together San Diego’s diverse literary arts organizations, cultural leaders, and supporters in joyful celebration. Open-mic afterparty hosted by Poets Underground. Related links: About the Steve Kowit Poetry Prize from San Diego Poetry Annual RSVP

Opponents clashed over a state proposal to ban gas-fueled truck sales and make large trucking firms convert to electric within two decades.

From Rep. Nancy Pelosi to Sens. Mitt Romney and Mitch McConnell, lawmakers' ages are a big subject of discussion and debate. One member of Congress shares ideas for increasing generational diversity.

Huda Akram is a doctor based in Benghazi, Libya, whose family hails from Derna. She spoke to NPR on Wednesday, describing the harrowing scenes and what is happening now.