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At two events, Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club hosted a convicted Jan. 6 rioter known for extreme antisemitic and racist comments, whom prosecutors described as a 'white supremacist.'

In this festival mainstay, we honor the lives of six San Diego area Jewish women through words, music, and images. Hear their stories and leave uplifted and inspired. Honoring Sara Brown, Debbie Kornberg, Vered Libstein, Rabbi Devorah Marcus, Bev Pamensky, and Dr. Barbara Parker. “A woman of valor, who shall find?” asks the famous psalm. These 6 inspiring women have made unique contributions to our community. JFest celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Directed by Ali Viterbi Written by Sarah Price Keating, Rebecca Myers, Todd Salovey, and Ali Viterbi Debbie Kornberg is a spice expert and entrepreneur. She owns SPICE + LEAF and teaches weekly Spice It Up with Deb: A Live Cooking Experience workshops. Dr. Barbara Parker is a professor emerita in the Department of Medicine at UCSD and a medical oncologist at UC San Diego Health. She was the medical director of oncology services and senior deputy director of Cancer Medicine at Moores Cancer Center. Rabbi Devorah Marcus has been the senior Rabbi at Temple Emanu-El since 2013. Bev Pamensky is the Executive Director of the Kindness Initiative, an organization dedicated to alleviating poverty in the San Diego Jewish community. Sara Brown is the San Diego regional director of the American Jewish Committee. She was previously the Executive Director of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights, and Genocide Education, and managed post-secondary education programming for USC Shoah Foundation. She also conducted research and wrote a book on the Rwandan genocide. Vered Libstein is a survivor of the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel. Her husband, Ofir Libstein, was the mayor of San Diego's sister city Sha'ar HaNegev, and he (along with their son, her mother, and her nephew) was murdered on October 7. Vered founded the Darom Adom Festival, one of Israel's largest nature events. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Truth in Comedy, or TiC for short, is a storytelling, stand-up comedy, and art show where humanity is the muse. It’s a unique experience that’s raw and beautiful. Three individuals will tell a story from their life, aka their truth, where they are willing to be open, honest, and vulnerable. Afterward, a comedian will perform a set inspired by the story. At the end of the night, an artist will present three pieces they created, each inspired by one of the stories. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that you won’t stop talking about. Join us for this unique experience to see why no matter what we go through, we can always find something to smile or laugh about. Real. Funny. Storytellers: - Anelia Glebocki - Angelina Saldivar - Brent Hannify Comedians: - Byron Stamps - Sarah Hershberger - Bijan Mostafavi Artist: - Melody De Los Campos Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

This weekend in the arts: Baby Bushka's farewell; dance, storytelling, music and art at ENVZN24; Christian Garcia-Olivo "Interlaced"; 'Jersey Boys'; Roman de Salvo; Hausmann Quartet; "Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo"; INSITE_LAB; plus Nnamdi, Charlie Porter Quartet and more live music picks.

Truth in Comedy, or TiC for short, is a storytelling, stand-up comedy, and art show where humanity is the muse. It’s a unique experience that’s raw and beautiful. Three individuals will tell a story from their life, aka their truth, where they are willing to be open, honest, and vulnerable. Afterward, a comedian will perform a set inspired by the story. At the end of the night, an artist will present three pieces they created, each inspired by one of the stories. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that you won’t stop talking about. Join us for this unique experience to see why no matter what we go through, we can always find something to smile or laugh about. Real. Funny. Storytellers: - America Milonguera - Christina Rounds - Dallas McLaughlin Comedians: - Byron Stamps - Bob Hansen - Sarah Hershberger Artist: - Felicia Morgenstern Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Join us for our event series: Stories of Us! Little ones and their families are invited to experience the richness of San Diego's diversity through storytimes, musical presentations, or hands-on activities with local community members to create meaningful discussions and insights into the many cultures they may encounter in their lives. Enjoy a storytelling of PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year with local author Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan while learning about the history and traditions of San Diego’s East Asian community. Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Napa Valley on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Far Niente perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Bruce Mooers, president of Far Niente, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The 40th MTV Video Music Awards celebrated today’s biggest stars and songs, as well as iconic moments from its own history. Here are some of the night's best moments and biggest winners.

Landlord industry groups are asking the City Council to weaken some of the requirements of the city’s Tenant Protection Ordinance.

Keurig agreed to pay $1.5 million in penalties — without admitting guilt or denying the SEC's findings that the K-Cup pod producer made inaccurate claims regarding the recyclability of those pods.