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Fresh Air's book critic says 2023 was an outstanding year for reading. Corrigan shares 10 of her favorite titles – a wide-ranging list of fiction and nonfiction.

This year will be the fourth straight that admissions to UC San Diego Health hospitals due to falls from the border wall will set a new record. The streak started in 2019, when the Trump administration raised the border wall height from 17 to 30 feet.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday, where he's facing another heated round of questioning on Title 42.

NPR spoke to veterans ahead of the Saturday holiday who say the violence in the region has stirred up unpleasant memories of their own time in the service.

The Micron project comes after the White House has announced massive investments for Intel, TSMC and Samsung in recent weeks using funds from the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.

Architectural visual art, Vivaldi ballets, hip-hop informed poetry, experimental pop, Bonita portraiture and more — get the details in our weekend arts roundup.

The biggest stories on readers’ minds this year: housing, homelessness and cost of living.

A blistering comedy of bad manners. In the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, two sets of parents meet to discuss an incident... It seems one of the boys hit the other with a stick, breaking two of his teeth. How will they deal with the unruly behavior of their children? As the saying goes, "boys will be boys." Unfortunately, adults are usually worse – much worse. Backyard Renaissance presents Cast: Francis Gercke, Keiko Green, Jessica John and MJ Sieber PREVIEWS: March 2 through 10 OPENING: Saturday, March 11 @ 8 p.m. RUNS THROUGH Saturday, March 25 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Thursdays – Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 3 p.m. Special Industry Performances - Monday, March 20 @ 7 p.m. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The City of Carlsbad’s popular EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns. This annual spring event features Carlsbad’s largest egg hunt, an ongoing egg scramble where kids race to collect candy-filled eggs Face-painting, crafts, cookie decorating, a fun zone, soak the bunny and more Food and beverages are available for purchase Activity cards can be purchased in advance or at the event, to enjoy the activities and fun zone No registration is needed to attend this event How the egg scramble works The egg scramble is ongoing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until eggs run out. To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will be designated for children ages 6 and over who want to race for their eggs, and an identical one will be for children ages 5 and under. There is also a noncompetitive field for young children, children with special needs, and for families wanting to pose for a photo opportunity. To avoid lines during the event, $5 activity cards and $5 unlimited fun zone wrist bands can be purchased in advance at city community centers. The cards can be divided among multiple children for all the activities; however, wristbands are per person. Both can be purchased at these locations Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St. Stagecoach Community Center, 3420 Camino de los Coches Alga Norte Aquatics Center, 6565 Alicante Road Pine Avenue Community Center, 3209 Harding St. Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.

Join us for an essential community discussion on why long-term support for arts and culture, and the broader creative economy, is an essential strategy to address inequality and disparities, as well as build resilient and regenerative communities that improve the quality of life for our region. Panelists include: Jeremy McQueen (The Black Iris Project) Dinah Poellnitz (The Hill Street Country Club) Miki Vale (Soulkiss Theater) Kamaal Martin/Moderator (Catalyst) Located at the Shiley Special Events Suite at the Central Library downtown. RSVP here. Jeremy McQueen | Artistic Director & Choreographer Panelist Biography: Jeremy is an award-winning choreographer, dedicated to story-telling rooted in experience and social engagement. His work aims to create spaces of comfort, solace, and connection through reflection—a sharing of observations of what is going on around him. Born and raised in San Diego, California, McQueen is a graduate of The Ailey School/Fordham University, B.F.A. in dance program. At the age of eight McQueen saw a production of The Phantom of the Opera and was immediately drawn to the arts. That same year he began studying music and theater. At the age of 11 he started his training in dance at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. Dinah Poellnitz | Co-Founder, Curator, and Director of Development for The Hill Street Country Club PanelistBiography: Dinah grew up between Vista & Oceanside, and was always inspired by the diverse activity that surged up & down Hill Street in the 70s - 90s. Graduating from University of CA Riverside in 2006, she earned a BA in Art History + Arts Administration. While her accomplishments as an arts professional & board member are extensive, she is also a committed and active member of many local political orgs, and is constantly working towards building a more sustainable & creative society. Miki Vale | Musician, Playwright, Artivist & Educator Panelist Biography: Miki Vale, is an international Hip Hop performing artist and cultural ambassador, Teaching Artist, Old Globe-commissioned playwright and founder of SoulKiss Theater, an arts education organization for queer Black womxn. Her work serves to amplify community consciousness around relationships, wellness, and justice. Miki has performed and participated in panels at landmark venues and festivals in the US and internationally, from Hollywood and D.C. to Mumbai and Cairo. For her contributions to Hip Hop culture, Miki has earned a San Diego Hip Hop Honors Award, a Female Perspective Award, and the 2021 San Diego Music Award for Song of the Year for "Bad Wolves", a song condemning anti-Black racism. For her work within the LGBTQ community, Miki was awarded the 2017 Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Honor. Miki is as dedicated to cause as she is to her craft. Using art as education, she fuses her experience in the worlds of Hip Hop and theatre to explore their impact on race, class, and gender. She facilitates Hip Hop and playwriting workshops for learners of all ages and demographics. Her experience ranges from teaching in classroom settings, performing at social justice events, and serving as a U.S. cultural Hip Hop ambassador for Next Level Egypt (funded by the U.S. State Department). Kamaal Martin | Vice President of Networks & Initiatives at Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Moderator Biography: Kamaal spearheads program design and transformative partnerships across sectors. Kamaal’s passions are arts & culture, community development, finance, improving our local food system and raising the quality of life throughout the San Diego/Tijuana region. Before founding San Diego-based social enterprise and consulting firm, Art Power Equity, he developed a unique skill set and network through professional experiences including: Director of Advocacy (Southern California) with the California Charter School Association, Adjunct Faculty (Political Science) in the San Diego Community College District, Government Relations Specialist with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and years as a staffer in the California State Assembly, including roles as Field Director, Special Assistant to the Speaker and District Director. Register here.