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In 1996, Peter Hessler was sent as a Peace Corps volunteer to Fuling, a small city on the Yangtze. Almost all of his students had grown up in rural homes, often in poverty, and usually they were the first members of their extended family to enter higher education. After teaching for two years, Hessler wrote his first book, “River Town,” and he became The New Yorker’s Beijing correspondent. For more than two decades, he stayed in close touch with his former students, observing how they negotiated China’s Reform era. In 2019, Hessler returned to teach again in the same region, at Sichuan University. In the classroom he met members of the next generation of students, almost all of whom had grown up in urban middle-class homes that had been restricted to a single child. While teaching, Hessler also revisited Fuling and the people he had taught in the 1990s, an experience that helped him gain a new perspective on China’s transformation. A reception will start at 4 p.m. and the lecture will start at 4:30 p.m. Visit: A Chinese Education: Teaching and Learning from Two Generations of Students

More than three-quarters of U.S. wells make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of their small output. But they're a big deal to oil producers and environmentalists.

This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Suite Dreams, a concert of popular orchestral suites, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. The performance of orchestral suites includes Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1 and Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, as well as Holst’s Japanese Suite and Warlock’s Capriol Suite. North Coast Symphony Orchestra on Facebook

A mild winter storm is moving out Friday but brought much-needed widespread rainfall along with high winds to the San Diego area.

It’s time to get ready for Boo Bash! We at #TeamTFSS are counting down the days until one of the most exciting events of the year! Boo Bash is the queerest, FREE Halloween block party for LGBTQ+ youth and families in San Diego! Come join us for an afternoon full of trick-or-treating, costume contests, exciting games, family-friendly drag performances, snacks and candy, and so much more! This event promises fun for the whole family and a chance to get in the Halloween spirit with our community! Make sure to mark your calendars—Boo Bash is happening on October 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST in Hillcrest, San Diego. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and hope to see you there!

Rotaract District 5340 will be hosting our End Polio Now Walk Saturday, October 26th at Balboa Park. Come support your local Rotaract District and the End Polio Now Foundation. Grab your walking shoes and join us for a small morning hike on an abridged version of the famous "7 Bridges of Balboa" walk! After the walk, we will be serving breakfast burritos and mimosas (for those over 21)! Since we want to show our support for End Polio Now, we ask that you wear your "End Polio Now" t-shirt or anything red to show your support! Starting Location: The event will start behind the Natural History Museum located in Balboa Park, in Moreton Bay Fig Lawn. There is free parking available behind the museum. The exact address is 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. Registration Time: The event officially starts at 8 a.m., but check-in starts at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive early so that we can register all participants before we start the walk. Duration of Event: The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Since the duration of the walk depends on when everyone is completed, the event may end earlier or later than the time stated. Food & Beverage: We will have breakfast burritos at the end of the walk, provided by Brother's Mexican. For refreshments, we will have mimosas (for those 21 years or older) -- for those younger than 21 years old, we will be serving orange juice. Attire: We will be walking quite a bit, so please dress comfortably. Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen, if needed. If you currently have a "End Polio Now" shirt, please wear it to the event -- otherwise, wear anything red! Price (Donations are welcome at the check-in counter): - $10 Rotaractors - $25 Guests - $25 Rotarians We welcome any and all donations you would be willing to give! We will also be selling District 5340 Rotaract hats and t-shirts for anyone interested in purchasing them for $10 at the event. All proceeds will be going to support End Polio Now. Visit: https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/ Rotary in Action on Instagram and Facebook

Guitar virtuosos Vadim Koplakov and Nicolas Adams come together to form R.O.M.A., a mesmerizing fusion of dynamic Gypsy music. The pair are bringing their unforgettable sound to UC San Diego’s Park & Market’s Intersection Concert Series on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Hailing from a renowned music dynasty, Vadim Kolpakov’s masterful compositions infuse traditional Gypsy music with elements of jazz, pop, and flamenco. Nicolas Adams, also known as “El Rom,” showcases his mastery of stringed instruments through his unique blend of traditional classic techniques with contemporary flourishes. Together, Nicolas and Vadim epitomize the joyous yet sophisticated spirit of Gypsy music. Their performance at Park & Market will feature original compositions inspired by Eastern Europe and covers of famous songs. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at parkandmarket.ucsd.edu. UC San Diego Park & Market on Facebook / Instagram

He was hired in 2022 so the aid agency could get 'more bang for our buck' with its projects. He tried to reach out to help in the rebuilding of the agency. On Tuesday he tendered his resignation.

Nearly 60,000 University of California workers represented by a pair of unions went on strike Wednesday amid continuing contract negotiations, with both unions alleging unfair labor practices and the university accusing them of spreading misinformation and failing to negotiate in good faith.