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The New Music Friday and Pop Culture Happy Hour host had a hard time narrowing his favorite albums of 2025 down to 10 — the year in music was good enough to fill a list two or three times longer.

"REWIND" is a nostalgic and joy-filled group art exhibition that invites viewers to reflect on the memories, laughter, and moments that have shaped who we are. Presented by Art Through the Glass, the show transforms vacant storefronts into alternative art gallery spaces that reconnect the community with creativity, play, and storytelling. Featuring works including painting, photography, mixed media, and installation art, the exhibition explores themes of childhood joy, humor, cultural memory, and personal history. Each window acts as a time capsule welcoming view "REWIND: You Had to Be There… And Now You Can" is a nostalgic group art exhibition at Chula Vista Center, presented by Art Through the Glass. Featuring works that celebrate laughter, memory, and joy, the show invites viewers to reconnect with the moments that still make them smile. From childhood play to family gatherings, this exhibition turns forgotten corners into vibrant spaces for reflection, celebration, and artists to pause, smile, and remember. Art Through the Glass is a public art initiative by the San Diego Art Society in collaboration with Institute for Public Strategies, Envision Broadway, The Chula Vista Center, Somos Volt, Womanity Portrait Foundation and Cr34tive Gatherings. Follow us on Instagram

At the International AIDS Society meeting this year, a young woman from South Africa spoke. She is the first Black woman from Africa to be potentially cured of HIV.

President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But optimism remains hard to come by in farm country.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) This month, attendees will learn the art of memoir writing. Are you seeking a way to transform the stories of your life into a compelling, page-turning memoir? Join Tracy J. Jones, developmental editor and writing coach, for a fun, interactive writing workshop that will educate and inspire your own memoir-writing journey. Topics include: - The difference between a memoir, a personal essay, and an autobiography - Identifying your memoir's container - What's your character arc? - How to identify your memoir's theme - A checklist for effective scene writing This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/write-your-story-39857 Tracy J. Jones is a content writer, developmental editor, writing coach, and International Memoir Writers Association president. She co-produces the San Diego Memoir Showcase and co-edits the award-winning anthology, "Shaking the Tree": brazen. short. memoir. Tracy is a co-instructor for the Memoir Certificate program at San Diego Writers, Ink, and runs three writing groups. She is currently working on her memoir, "Starting Over at Ground Zero." Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the White House Tuesday, his first since the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents.

Celebrate handmade, delicious meals with an unforgettable culinary experience! Join us for a Night in Italy, where you’ll learn to craft authentic Italian dishes. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover: • How to make fresh, homemade pasta from scratch • Delicious Italian appetizers that set the perfect mood • The secrets behind rich, flavorful sauces • A special demonstration on creating a creamy Tiramisu. Whether you’re sharing this experience with a partner, a friend, or treating yourself, this workshop promises an evening full of flavor and laughter. Come hungry for both food and connection—and leave with new skills to recreate the magic of Italy at home. This workshop is for 10+yrs with a participating adult, or 15+yrs. All ingredients and materials included. Visit: Handmade Italian Night | Culinary Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Public Library will celebrate "Wuthering Heights" with dance this Saturday.

Scientists have developed an experimental way to study how human embryos implant in a uterus, which may provide new insights into why miscarriages occur and how they can be prevented.

FREE. Please join us for Terrific Talks! At 1 p.m. "When Has a Work of Art Changed Anything?" with Arzu Ozkal, SDSU Professor Prof. Ozkal will help us examine how art, design, and protest visuals confront authority and reclaim space, showing how sustained cultural actions over time have collectively shaped public memory and changed many elements of society. At 2:30 p.m. "My Story -- And Yours" with Ruben Navarette, Writer, Podcaster & Syndicated Columnist Nationally syndicated columnist and author Ruben Navarrette turns the lens on himself, and unpacks how the current Administration policies on Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles radicalized him out of the center. Come early for a good parking spot and seat! To join a Zoom meeting, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. Meetings will start at 12:45 p.m. (you can join 15 minutes earlier) and the speaker will start at 1 p.m. Email: life.miracosta@gmail.com