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El equipo de Port of Entry se sentó a platicar con Jorge Meraz, tijuanense y conductor de “Crossing South”, para desmenuzar el miedo, los titulares y los malentendidos que influyen en cómo muchas personas en Estados Unidos perciben la frontera , y cómo es en realidad.

The Fair is focused on providing a fun and affordable experience this year, and that includes deals for games, new food items, and families on Fridays. Here are the Friday deals: Game On Fridays: Every Friday, games in the Fun Zone and Kids Zone are only four credits each from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Foodie Fridays: Fairgoers can also expect the return of Foodie Fridays, featuring 50% off the Fair-tastic Food Competition finalist items from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Fridays. Kids Days: Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission every Friday during the Fair. Children 5 and younger are admitted free every day. LEGOLAND© California promotion: This year for Kids’ Days at the Fair, LEGOLAND© California in Carlsbad is also offering 2-for-1 coupons (while supplies last), which provides guests with a free ticket to the family theme park with the purchase of a ticket at full gate price. The tickets are valid beginning July 6. Guests can also save on parking and admission by buying in advance online at sdfair.com. Free parking is also available at Torrey Pines High School, and a combination transit and Fair ticket, called the Fair Tripper, is also available on MTS and NCTD vending machines. The full list of value deals can be found at sdfair.com/deals.

Relationships are hard — both in life and on the page! In this three-hour workshop, learn now to portray relationships in fiction with authenticity, complexity, and drama (but not melodrama). Whether you’re writing about siblings or couples, friends or lovers, you’ll learn how to reveal the foundations and nuances of relationships using tools of the craft including dialogue, setting, and POV. We’ll look at readings from short stories and novels, and we’ll do in-class writing prompts to put what we discuss into practice. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

If your summer plans call for sunshine and a soundtrack, the Lafayette Hotel’s Swim Club has you covered. The hotel’s June vinyl series brings local DJs to the lively poolside every Sunday and Monday from 12–4 p.m. throughout June, creating an easygoing, sun‑soaked atmosphere perfect for lounging, sipping and easing into the season. This month’s rotation includes sets from Gianni (Sunday June 14), Cowbell Chris (Monday, June 15), DJ Dandelion (Sunday, June 21), Checka (DJ Speedy) (Monday, June 22), Group Chat (Sunday, June 28) and Ohmega Watts (Monday, June 29). Day Swim Passes are available for $28.85 per person and can be purchased via Opentable. The LaFayette Hotel & Club on Facebook / Instagram

After-school activities and summer camp can get expensive, especially if you have multiple kids. For the Romero family, the city's recreation centers have made them affordable.

Once you’ve finished your story or essay, novel or memoir, it’s time to focus on the big little things — the editorial revisions that make all the difference to editors, agents, and readers. This three-hour workshop is for all writers who want to present their best work possible, from having a killer first sentence to a perfect title to seamless punctuation. We’ll talk about how to take an objective look at your work for content and style, how to find just the right title, and how to remedy the most common grammatical errors. You’ll learn hands-on techniques for polishing your work, and you’ll do in-class writing and editing exercises that will leave you with a next-level version of your project. Bring a work in progress, whether you’re just beginning or have a near-final draft, to work on in class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s! Today’s recipe: Create a delicious Apple Kale Salad made with organic ingredients from Jimbo’s! Pre-registration is not required. FREE with Museum Admission. Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

Acuña’s landmark 1972 textbook “Occupied America: A History of Chicanos” continues to be taught in schools.

Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea! Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart! After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. Perfect tour for those seeking a truly unique experience. Trip length of 2½ hours with a walking distance of under 1 mile. Only $69 per person! **Gluten free and limited vegetarian options are available. You get: a Chinese-American tour guide who specializes in Chinese cuisine, insight into dim sum culture and history, a traditional dim sum brunch with tea at the premier dim sum restaurant in San Diego, an Asian supermarket and bakery shopping excursion. Reservations required at wildfoodietours.com. Are you ready for the Wild East of dim sum? Visit: https://www.wildfoodietours.com/ Wild Foodie Tours on Facebook / Instagram

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture as you enjoy a traditional gourmet Chinese meal with Peking Duck--the National Dish of China--carved tableside with tender slices of roast duck and crispy skin, served with hoisin sauce, sliced scallion and cucumber, and wrapped in a steamed Chinese bun, in addition to lettuce wraps with minced duck and vegetables, and duck soup. Or, enjoy a traditional Cantonese meal of your choice with three dishes. Both options include your choice of traditional Chinese tea. You'll also learn about the history of Peking Duck as a symbol of Chinese culture and heritage, proper etiquette when dining out with the Chinese, the correct way to use chopsticks, and gain insight into Chinese history and culture. After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. Celebrate with us China and Hong Kong's rich culinary heritage and experience why we are one of the top foodie countries in the world! You get: a Chinese-American tour guide who specializes in Chinese cuisine, a traditional Chinese meal of your choice with tea, insight into Chinese history and culture, resources in San Diego to learn more about Chinese culture, and an Asian supermarket shopping excursion. Prepare to enter the Dragon's Gate to savor the culinary masterpiece once reserved for the Emperor of China. Visit: https://www.wildfoodietours.com/ Wild Foodie Tours on Facebook / Instagram