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The California Surf Museum is proud to present a unique event held at Oceanside’s Veterans Association of North County acknowledging those who helped launch what became a worldwide phenomenon – skateboarding. “At the dawn of the 1960s, when the waves were flat, surfers were skateboarding,” notes Jim Kempton, Executive Director of the California Surf Museum in making the announcement. “Skateboarding at the time was the ‘boom within the boom’ as interest in both surfing and skateboarding skyrocketed. A development in one informed and advanced the other. This event is designed to celebrate those early years by honoring individuals who helped make it happen long before surfing and skateboarding ascended to become Olympic sports.” This skateboarding bash kicks off at 3 p.m. with cocktails, a silent auction and dinner. Proceeds from the “Rolling from the 60s into the 70s” event supports the work of the California Surf Museum and the Skateboarding Hall of Fame Museum. The highlight of the gathering will be the awards presentation honoring eight individuals with the “Silver Skater Award.” This award is presented by the California Surf Museum to skateboarders who have made significant contributions to the culture, evolution and support of the skateboard community and whose life has also inspired others by their example. To purchase tickets and for more information visit surfmuseum.org. Honorees: Linda Benson Joey Cabell Carrasco brothers Ricky, Rene and David Ed Economy Jim Ganzer Randy Lewis California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Told he was wrong about his own history, Kumeyaay educator Ethan Banegas co-wrote a powerful comic book that brings truth, culture and survival into classrooms and pushes back against the silence that has erased Native stories for generations.

San Diego's wildfire season is growing longer and more dangerous. We have a conversation with a wildfire researcher on what we can do to be better prepared.

After months of intense campaigning, the special election for the District 1 county supervisor seat is finally coming to a close. We dig into the latest and what this could all mean for politics in the South Bay and San Diego County as a whole.

The tie-breaking vote on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors is up for grabs by the winner of the District 1 race. And, hear from an Afghan man in San Diego who says his father, who worked with the U.S. during the war, has been left behind in Afghanistan. Then, how California’s new environmental regulatory rollback will affect housing construction. Also, a San Diego political scientist says he has a roadmap for how you can affect change. Finally, carpool lanes on Interstate 805 in the South Bay will let you ride solo — for a price.

THEY’RE GOING DEEP UNDERCOVER Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. As punishment, they are forced to escort a pair of socialites to the Hamptons, where they’re going to be used as bait for a kidnapper. But when the girls realize the FBI’s plan, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from African-American men into a pair of blonde, white women.

Fleet Science Center presents an Under Pressure Don’t Try This At Home show that puts the fun in looking at the power and strength of air. Air is a powerful thing, and although we might not think about it, we are under its pressure every second of our lives! From balloons to vacuums, learn just how strong air can be through exciting, engaging demonstrations involving the physics of air. With this high-energy and educational performance filled with interactive demonstrations audiences of all ages can get excited about science. Library programs supported by the Friends of the North Clairemont Branch Library

Celebrating its 15th Anniversary and directed by Donald Petrie ("Mystic Pizza," "Miss Congeniality") - Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." When the two meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made, both of their lives venture down unexpected paths. This box office smash stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. This event is 13+ only

Learn how to make authentic spicy, fermented kimchi at home! Kimchi is a Korean style of fermented vegetables. It's usually spicy and there are hundreds of ways to make it! We will explore some of them. Includes your own take-home jar of kimchi Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and different styles of kimchi Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria Taste: We'll have a variety of fermented kimchi styles to sample Do it Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of spicy kimchi to take home and ferment Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/kimchi-workshop-sd/ Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

Often unseen yet deeply influential, archives shape how we remember, research, and relate to art and culture. Join us for our next edition of Inner Workings, which explores the art and impact of archiving, highlighting the role museums, universities, and smaller organizations have as caretakers and storytellers. Through this panel conversation, we aim to reveal the creative and ethical dimensions of preserving history—and how inclusive, responsive archival practices can transform the stories we tell. MCASD’s Inner Workings program series pulls back the curtains of the art and museum world, offering a rare glimpse into the often-overlooked roles and disciplines that shape institutions and the broader art industry. Designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding, this series invites our communities to explore the hidden mechanics of art institutions, shedding light on the expertise and behind-the-scenes activity that bring contemporary artists' work to life. All program RSVPs include admission to the Museum. Program 5:30 p.m.: Doors Open 5:50 p.m.: Introductions 6 p.m.: Discussion with panelists Noel Nguyen, Kishauna Soljour, and Pamela Vadakan, moderated by Nicole Verdés About the Guests Moderator – Nicole Verdés Nicole Verdés (they/she) is the inaugural Managing Director of Lambda Archives, where she works to ensure equity and access in cultural preservation. She serves on the board of the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition and has held leadership roles with the San Diego LGBT Community Center's Young Professionals Council, Rising Arts Leaders San Diego, and Diversionary Theatre's Community Advisory Committee. Nicole has presented on youth archival futures and ethical advocacy practices at national conferences, including ALMS Berlin and Creating Change 2025. She has reviewed several academic works on LGBTQ+ historic preservation and served on grant panels for the California Arts Council. She holds a Master's Degree in Sociological Practice from Cal State San Marcos and is a graduate of the Western Archives Institute. Panelists – Noel Nguyen, Kishauna Soljour, Pamela Vadakan Noel Nguyen Noel Nguyen (he/him) is a San Diego based artist involved with Scannners Archive, a nonprofit arts organization centered around DIY community and culture. He helps manage the space’s growing zine library and runs a monthly group archiving workshop for the collection. Currently he is earning his Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Kishauna Soljour Dr. Kishauna Soljour (she/her/ella) is an Assistant Professor at San Diego State University, specializing in Public Humanities and African Diaspora Studies. She was an Andrew W. Mellon Public Humanities Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Sarah Lawrence College. Dr. Soljour received her Ph.D. in History from Syracuse University. Soljour’s research concentrates on the nexus of cultural, political, and social change for Diasporic communities in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Embracing the mission of public humanities, Dr. Soljour is the Associate Director of the Public & Oral History Center and the Associate Director of the Institute for the Arts, Humanities, and Social Justice at SDSU. She developed several initiatives including curated exhibitions, digital oral history projects, archival & preservation projects, and podcasts; as well as, partnered with Humanities New York, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Old Town State Historic Park, the United Nations Volunteer Program, the Hudson River Museum, and the Yonkers Public Library. Pamela Vadakan Pamela Vadakan (she/her) has been the project coordinator of California Revealed since its inception in 2010 and became the Director in early 2019. She most enjoys working with partner organizations at regional workshops, meeting people and their collections on the ground, and offering guidance and encouragement for long-term collections care. She has a Master of Arts degree in Moving Image Archiving and Preservation from New York University. She is also a core member of the Community Archiving Workshop and serves on the board of the Center for Home Movies. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/archiving-preserving-history Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram