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Hagop Chirinian is an undocumented man from Lebanon who has lived in the U.S. for 50 years. ICE has detained him for four months without a hearing.

Looking for a way to give back and celebrate the season with gratitude and connection? Share a meaningful experience with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend. Join Zen Soul Balance and a group of talented sound artists and musicians for a 90-minute sound healing session inside the breathtaking St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. Set against the stunning backdrop of the cathedral’s architecture and candlelit ambiance, this wellness experience is a soulful invitation to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself in community. Experience the synergy of masterful sound artists, musicians, and healers as they blend crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, didgeridoo, handpan, chimes, stringed instruments, and other therapeutic sounds to create a profoundly restorative journey. Get a sneak peek! Check out our highlights video on YouTube for a glimpse into this amazing experience @ZenSoulBalance Cathedral of Light is more than a personal healing experience – it’s a call to community care. In support of our unsheltered neighbors, we’re hosting a donation drive to benefit Alpha Project for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities through work, recovery, and support services. Want to make a bigger impact? Bring essential items to donate and receive priority seating at the event. See their wish list items below. Support Our Unsheltered Neighbors: As a thank you, guests who bring donations to support our neighbors transitioning from homelessness will receive early entry and priority seating. Your generosity will directly support Alpha Project’s mission to bring lasting change to the lives of those transitioning from homelessness in San Diego. Thank you for helping us make a difference! Please bring your generous donations, including the following: - Toiletry items: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner, body soap, chapstick, body lotion, hairbrush & comb, feminine hygiene products - Clothing (new or gently used): yoga pants, sports bras, tank tops, pajamas, new underwear & socks, casual clothing, shoes - Art supplies: pens, journals, or spiral notepads - Blankets, backpacks, duffel bags, fanny packs - Healthy non-perishable snacks: protein bars, granola bars, travel-size nuts, water bottles Meet Our Featured Artists: - Melissa Chu: Cellist – Resonating heartstrings with celestial sound - Chris Juan: Spiritual Musician – Uplifting spirits through sacred sound - Cindy Cuccia: Sound Practitioner – Exploring the frontiers of sound and consciousness - Teri Wilder: Sound Practitioner – Harmonizing body, mind, and spirit - Jon Freeman: Sound Practitioner – Joyful messenger of good vibrations - Katerina Rini: Vocalist / Sound Practitioner – Channeling the divine through voice and sound - Jeny Dawson: Sound Practitioner – Weaving sonic tapestries to transport and transform Benefits of Sound Healing: - Reduces stress and anxiety - Balances and clears the mind - Lowers heart rate and blood pressure - Supports mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being - Triggers the brain to chemically release natural opiates - Engages the parasympathetic nervous system, initiating calm and peace Beginner friendly, open to all levels and no experience necessary. Zen Soul Balance on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Greater San Diego Music Coterie for an exciting exhibition of "Exotic Attractions" on Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 p.m. at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Hillcrest. Featuring the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra directed by Dr. Angela Yeung, the performance samples the Western art music composers' interpretation of exoticism: selections from Lully's Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, Weber's Incidental Music to Turandot, Beethoven's Ruins of Athens, Ibert's Escales, and Holst's Beni Mora. Soprano Emily Ortlieb will perform the Bell Aria from Delibes's Lakmé and “Asie” from Ravel's song cycle Shéhérazade. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Feel free to bring a blanket and enjoy the concert from the church's shady courtyard. Registered audience receive directions to free parking. Please limit to one registration per email address. Free-will donations at the door. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. Visit: 'Exotic Attractions' Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Instagram and Facebook

NPR's reporters on the ground in Italy reflect on a far-flung, jam-packed Winter Olympics.

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas is making his first-ever Comic-Con appearance Sunday. Here's how to get into Hall H and what you need to know about lines and wristband rules.

Sunset, Steel Drums, and Stories of Hope Pathways to Citizenship Throws an Unforgettable “Party with a Purpose” October 5 at La Valle Coastal Club SOLANA BEACH, CA — Join the rhythm of change on Sunday, October 5, 2025, 3:30 p.m. - Sunset, as Pathways to Citizenship, San Diego’s trusted nonprofit immigration law center, hosts its highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Party with a Purpose, at the breathtaking La Valle Coastal Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Set against a golden coastal sun, this festive afternoon promises far more than a good time. Guests will enjoy: - Live steel drum music that brings the tropics to the green - Island-inspired food and cocktails - A curated silent auction featuring unique local treasures - Powerful client stories that highlight the life-changing work of Pathways - A glorious afternoon gathering to support immigrant families This isn’t just a party—it’s a movement. As federal support for immigration services continues to decline, Pathways to Citizenship is stepping up, growing its reach through powerful partnerships with local churches, libraries, and hundreds of volunteers. Each year, they provide essential legal consultations and representation to hundreds of families navigating the complexities of immigration. “Now more than ever, local immigrant families need access to trustworthy, affordable legal support,” says Sonya Williams, Executive Director. “Party with a Purpose brings our community together to make that possible—one joyful evening, with lasting impact. Every dollar raised fuels Pathways’ mission: to ensure that every immigrant family in San Diego County can access high-quality legal guidance and education—regardless of income or status. Tickets are available now at pathwaysSD.org. Pathways to Citizenship on Facebook / Instagram

Bruno Dominguez is one of 110 high school students who competed at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards, in New York last week. Also, we look at what The Old Globe is serving up this summer in terms of Shakespeare. Then, your weekend arts preview.

Join us for a thoughtful morning of journaling, sketching, and creative reflection. Begin with an educator-led exploration of the Museum’s galleries, where you’ll engage in guided writing and drawing activities inspired by the art around you. Using prompts rooted in themes from current exhibitions, you’ll have space to pause, observe, and express your thoughts through words or sketches in your own journal. Afterward, head to the Museum Library to personalize your journal cover with decorative elements or create a journal spread. Whether you’re starting fresh or returning to continue your journal practice, this is a chance to deepen your connection to art, and to your own creativity. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

From dinosaurs and woodland animals to mythical beasts or your own beloved pet, make cute miniature creatures using colorful wool and a felting needle. In this family crafting workshop, kids and caregivers work side by side to learn safe needle-felting basics, from the “stabbing” technique to shaping and attaching details like ears and tails. This hands-on workshop is best for kids ages 8 and up with an adult present. All materials are provided, no experience is needed, and you’ll leave with an adorable handmade creature! Tickets: How it Works - Please purchase one ticket for every person attending the workshop. This includes adults and kids ages 3 and up. - Kids ages 2 and under are free. Do not purchase a ticket for them. We will count them at check-in. - Your Family Workshop ticket also includes Drop-In Play on the same day. No separate Drop-In Play purchase needed. Quick examples - 1 adult + 1 child age 5 = 2 tickets - 2 adults + 1 child age 7 + 1 child age 2 = 3 tickets (the 2-year-old is free) - 1 adult attending with a baby age 1 = 1 ticket ArtReach: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Olympian High School history teacher Keith Hammond moonlights as wrestler Orion Odyssey and returns to the ring for the school's annual Welcome Back Bash fundraiser.