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President Trump says an old drug that acts like a vitamin can reduce autism symptoms in many children. The science doesn't support that claim.

Monsod is a James Beard Award finalist for the second year in a row. She joins Midday Edition to talk about her culinary inspirations. Plus, our Midday Movies critics break down the blockbuster hit "Sinners." And, events to check out in your weekend preview.

Creative Connections: SEL Through Contemporary Art with the ArtReach Learning Portal In this hands-on professional development workshop, educators will learn two creative projects, based on contemporary art practices, that integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Participants will explore how these art forms can encourage self-expression, emotional processing, and social connection in the classroom. The session will also introduce the ArtReach Learning Portal, offering resources and tools to support SEL-focused art education. Educators will leave with ready-to-implement projects and access to a rich digital platform for continued learning and inspiration. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room

The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk's influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump's agenda.

Step into a world of hands-on exploration and discovery during a special evening packed with interactive activity booths, live science demos, and fun for the whole family! Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM). Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: - Science of fires with the Escondido Fire Department - Robotics and coding with Magikid Robotics Lab - Physics of soccer with Soccer Shots - Archaeology with San Diego Archaeological Center - Dry ice sublimation - Electrical engineering circuit art + more! Plus, you won’t want to miss learning about kinesiology through dance with Lovely Leaps Dance Studio. Fill up with a quick bite from The Go Go Truck and Ice World Frozen Desserts for hand-crafted ice cream. Tickets: Non-Members: $17 Museum Members: $12 Military: $11 EBT/WIC/SNAP: $2 Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/sciencenight/ San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

At Russ & Daughters, it takes three months to learn how to slice salmon. NPR's Scott Simon visits the 100 year-old appetizing store to try his hand at the fine art and talk about their new cookbook.

We’re thrilled to announce a new initiative this summer: Sonidos Del Barrio – a free, family-friendly, three-part concert series at Cesar Chavez Park celebrating music, wellness, and community connection. This vibrant event will feature live entertainment in the park, a DJ set at the end of the pier overlooking the bay, local art and vendors, wellness activities like yoga and sound bowl healing, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for families to enjoy together. Most importantly, we are working to make this event as accessible and inclusive as possible. Event Details: Dates: Sundays – June 15, July 20, and August 17 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Wellness activities from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Entertainment and music from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Location: Cesar Chavez Park – 1449 Cesar Chavez Parkway, San Diego, CA 92113 San Diego Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Grape Day Park has long been a gathering place in Escondido — and a reflection of the city’s changing identity.

Some characters follow the rules—yours won’t. This class is a high-energy, hands-on workshop designed to help you create bold, flawed, and irresistibly compelling characters. Through interactive exercises and expert techniques, you’ll craft characters who scheme, charm, deceive, and take risks—characters readers can’t help but root for (or obsess over). Whether they’re stealing a kiss or a kingdom, your characters will leap off the page, leaving a trail of intrigue in their wake. If you want to write fiction that crackles with life and keeps readers hooked, this is the workshop for you. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-14-the-art-of-unforgettable-characters-with-arlon-jay-staggs/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook