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SOHO (Save Our Heritage Organisation) is expanding its online library of publications, aligning with its philosophy of raising awareness through education and commitment to accessibility. This initiative will make SOHO's published materials, including books and booklets, available to the public online. It reflects SOHO's long-time goal of preserving its legacy and sharing knowledge about San Diego's architectural history and cultural heritage with a wider audience, while also providing translation services for accessibility in over 50 languages. Visit: https://sohosandiego.org/

"Homecoming!" In partnership with Country of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department, precious family items from the Whaley Family return back to the historic Old Town residence for a limited time exhibit. Business ledgers, books, sheet music, and other treasured pieces help give a glimpse into the 19th century life of the popular family as well as early San Diego. This exhibit was made possible in partnership with the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and The Whaley House Museum. A special thanks to the San Diego Parks Society for their contribution in the restoration efforts. Come experience the past! Open Daily Visit: whaleyhousesandiego.com

From the KPBS/Arts newsletter: Local artist Melissa Walter and the New Mexico-based mixed media artist Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado will both open separate exhibitions at Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego-North campus in Encinitas. While Walter's work is always fascinating and science-informed, for this show she is also debuting some experimental animation. Rodríguez-Delgado will show installation work that combines drawing, sculpture and collage. Opens with a reception from 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 17. Free. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the museum: Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego’s Encinitas location presents its fall exhibitions: San Diego-based artist Melissa Walter will create a site-specifc installation of the 100 drawings that comprise Southern Blot Method, as well as an experimental animation that conveys the computational processes of DNA analysis as something more familiar. And in his first solo museum show in the continental United States, Puerto-Rican born, New Mexico-based Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado, will present a new installation that combines drawing and collage, alongside new and existing sculpture. These exhibitions are part of ICA San Diego's 2024-2025 Interface season, which explores the parallels between art and science in our daily lives. Visit: icasandiego.org/current-season to confirm museum hours. Closed Monday–Wednesday https://icasandiego.org/plan-your-visit/

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said it stopped forward progress shortly after 11 a.m. on a vegetation fire near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte.

Ichiro Suzuki's career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said.

It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration.

Lebanese volunteers are anxious to get back to sea turtle conservation on southern beaches that were off-limits to civilians when fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah.

President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country.

The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is underway this week — and there are calls for taxing the extremely rich to address global inequality.

Less than half of those displaced received money from the San Diego Housing Commission to help secure new housing or get back into their homes.