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Block Party on Oak! Mark your calendars for June 21, 2025 — it’s all happening from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. at 390 Oak Ave, Carlsbad Village 92008! Hosted by: Nailed by K. Tobusch, Handled Pottery Studio, Carlsbad Village Yoga, and more incredible local businesses! Vendors Include: • Sumosize Japanese Street Food • Roots of the Rose • Annie’s Arts • Tiny Treasures by Mac • Art by Marcos Nava • Living X Clean Clothing • Sugar Addict • Dubai Delights … and many more! $4,500 in raffle prizes! FREE Activities for All Ages: • Bounce House • Face Painting • 30-minute Yoga Classes • Clay Station & Pottery Demos • 10-minute Head Massages • Music by DJ Reggie T • Delicious food, local vendors, and so much more… Wellness. Creativity. Vibes. This is one Carlsbad community event you won’t want to miss. Follow us on Instagram: @l_onoakcarlsbad Come have fun with us!

Kick off the new school year while raising funds to build Great Futures at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos! Our annual Flapjacks for Backpacks event features a delicious pancake breakfast fundraiser and the Cox Back-to-School Community Resource Fair, gathering a variety of local businesses and community organizations to help families get ready for the new school year. The Back-to-School Resource Fair will feature free backpacks and school supplies for kids, (while supplies last– youth must be present), back-to-school resource booths, activities & games for kids, prize wheels, contests, prizes, and more back-to-school resources! Sponsorships & nonprofit booths are available! To learn more, call (760) 539-3306 or email events@boysgirlsclubsm.org. Tickets are $12 each or $40 for a Family Pack of 4 tickets! Admission includes a delicious breakfast with pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee. Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos on Instagram

Join us for our All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair on Friday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center, 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126. It’s one of our favorite days of the year! All activities and resources are free and open to the public. Kids of all abilities will love this event, brought to you by the Special Needs Resource Foundation. Below is just a glimpse of what to expect: • Activity stations • Prizes • Crafts* • Character meet and greets • Family resources • Networking • Shopping • Games • Free parking • More! Activity stations for kids include favorites: Olaf Snowball Toss, Pokémon Scavenger Hunt, Super Wheelchair Awareness Course, Super Hero City Speedway, Crown-a-Polooza and more! Character meet and greets: Say hello to Princess Ariel and other beloved characters at this fun-filled event the family will love. Family resources and networking: Resource and service providers will be on-site to speak with parents and offer helpful information. Be sure to pick up a copy of Flourishing Families at the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego booth. ShopAble Bazaar: Stop by to browse and buy amazing products and valuable services from business owners with disabilities. Sensory Time: From 11 to 11:30 a.m., families who need a quieter environment can enjoy the event with just one opening announcement and no music to create a calm atmosphere. Sign up to join us for this amazing day of inclusivity. Visit: https://specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com/ Special Needs Resource Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

It's a grueling and risky life for these miners, known as zama zamas, an isiZulu phrase translating loosely as "those who take a chance." Says one: "Bit by bit it's killing something inside me."

The 2025 San Diego Book Crawl highlights the region’s thriving independent bookseller community, including its newest addition, Hey Books! in East Village.

President Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Guard. Experts spoke to NPR about how the takeover could end.

Join us bayside for an afternoon of tail wags, cold brews, and a whole lot of heart at Paws on the Patio—our pet-friendly celebration benefiting Paws of Coronado! Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy: Beer sampling from Mike Hess, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Coronado Brewing Co. Adoptable pets from Paws of Coronado looking for their forever homes Dog-friendly menu specials from Sally’s Raffle with great prizes — only $5 per ticket, with all proceeds going directly to Paws of Coronado Live music and a relaxed outdoor vibe Photo booth to capture the paw-some memories Dog run so your pup can stretch their legs in style Whether you're looking to adopt, sip something local, or just enjoy a beautiful afternoon with your pup by the bay, this event is for you. No cover – just come, sip, sit, and stay awhile. Let’s raise a glass and a paw for a great cause! Free validated parking when you park in Manchester Grand Hyatt’s self-parking garage. Visit: https://www.sallyssandiego.com/happenings/paws-on-the-patio PAWS of Coronado on Instagram and Facebook

Bill McKibben says solar is a "last chance for the climate." T. Kingfisher offers a dark retelling of Snow White. Nicholas Boggs tells James Baldwin's story. Plus new debut fiction.

Sunday, June 15 The Ultimate Father’s Day Giveaway at Rustic Root This Father’s Day, we’re raising the stakes—and the steaks. Two lucky winners will take home the ultimate grill setup: A brand-new grill and twelve 16oz ribeyes. How to Enter: – Every Father’s Day reservation = 3 entries – Make your reservation by June 6th = 5 bonus entries – Bonus entry: Comment on our Instagram post Prizes: 1st Place: Grill + 12 Ribeyes 2nd Place: $150 Rustic Root Gift Card 3rd Place: Bottle of Black Market Whiskey Father’s Day BBQ Special We’re serving a mouthwatering BBQ plate featuring: – St. Louis-style pork ribs – Jerk-charred half chicken – Pilsner-braised pork shoulder – Cilantro slaw – Dark brown sugar and molasses baked beans – Creamed corn – Loaded potato – Roasted jalapeño and cheddar cornbread with pecan maple butter Of course, we’ll also be featuring a handcrafted Old Fashioned to toast Dad in style. Celebrate Dad. Win Big. Eat Well. Reservations are filling fast—book now and get in the game. Winners will be announced Monday, June 16th via Instagram and email. Rustic Root - Gaslamp on Facebook / Instagram

Parade, the Tony Award-winning musical about the 1915 lynching of a Jewish man, begins its run in Washington, D.C., amid an antisemitic backlash against the show's subject.