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There’s no denying it is heartbreaking that after decades of outstanding public service by more than 1,000 public media stations in all corners of the United States, the federal investment in American communities has disappeared.

The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

June 13 - 15 Join us at San Diego Craft Collective for Fiber Fest—a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Fiber Fest will feature live demonstrations, artist vendors, workshops, interactive craft for families, food, and fun. Why attend? – Learn about the journey of natural textiles from sheep shearing to finished fabric. – Connect with fiber enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, and the local textile community. – Experience sustainable fiber arts and natural textile production first-hand. – Support local artisans and eco-friendly practices in textile creation. – Enjoy a family-friendly event filled with education, creativity, and community spirit. What to expect: JUNE 13, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of fiber friendship & camaraderie with a Sit n’ Stitch and Fiber & Fabric Swap. JUNE 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main event with live demos and hands-on activities about the journey of natural textiles from shearing to finished fabric. There’ll be plenty to learn, with hands-on crafting stations, community art-building projects, make & take crafts (for a small fee) & fiber arts vendors, including our local yarn store (lys) Apricot Yarn & Supply! RSVP for Fiber Fest today to receive updates! JUNE 15 Reserve and attend a Fiber Fest fiber-related workshop! This event is free to attend thanks to generous funding in part from ARTS District Liberty Station. Visit: Fiber Fest 2025 San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego County food relief organization Feeding San Diego is collecting funds and donations for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Our colleagues at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, a Feeding America partner food bank, are facing urgent need due to the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles County. Please donate to help Feeding San Diego purchase the items they are in critical need of, including bottled water/hydrating beverages, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals. Most-needed items include: -Bottled water/hydrating beverages (coconut water, electrolyte drinks) -Packaged and shelf stable snacks (like peanut butter crackers, energy/protein bars, fruit snacks, and jerky) -Ready-to-eat meals (this includes pop top canned meat and individual cereal boxes) We will be making multiple trips up to Los Angeles to deliver these essential supplies. The organization says its fundraiser will be used for critical need items, including “bottled water, hydrating beverages, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals.” Donate at give.feedingsandiego.org/campaign/654534/donate. It will collect items at the Feeding San Diego location in Sorrento Valley at 9477 Waples St., Suite 100. The collection will be taken from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thank you San Diego! Feeding San Diego on Facebook

Instead of slowing down, Walter Phillips is pushing the pedals from San Francisco to San Diego in what he calls “one more adventure” for his organization.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art Through the Glass at the Chula Vista Center Mall; the San Diego Symphony performs iconic Marvel music; Particle FM and Intervals bring sound art to Quint Gallery; "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at North Coast Rep; San Diego International Mariachi Summit; drag performances at The Old Globe's AXIS: Pride; plus live music picks and more.

The war in Ukraine is now largely being fought with drones. Ukraine made 2 million last year. Drone makers churn them out in factories and mom-and-pop operations like one in a Kyiv basement apartment.

Pop culture icons Peaches Christ and Mink Stole share the story behind their decades-long friendship, their love of John Waters and the impact of cult films on their careers and lives.

Until his final days, the late Pope Francis had regularly spoken to the priest at Gaza's Catholic church about the situation in the war-ravaged territory.

Policy experts say if the federal government cuts Medicaid by 10%, more than 100,000 San Diego County residents could lost Medi-Cal health insurance.