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A biography of Hannibal Lecter. A meditation on trees. A memoir by a child prodigy violinist. A treatise on the way we poop. These are just a few of the nonfiction books our NPR colleagues are enjoying.

First, there was violence over the weekend in Tijuana after a Mexican cartel leader was killed. Then, did you know that San Diego police are stopping fewer drivers than in years prior? We’ll tell you why. Also, how closing gaps in the California-Mexico border is dividing wildlife from much needed resources. Lastly, we bring you a preview of the remaining days of the Oceanside International Film Festival.

The largest rally and march took place in downtown San Diego at Waterfront Park next to the County Administration Center. It was one of more than 20 protests held across the county.

Join us at 1 p.m. for "Oceanside Re-beaching" presented by Jayme Timberlake, Coastal Zone Administrator, City of Oceanside Jayme Timberlake, Oceanside's Coastal Zone Administrator, will tell us about the years of study and planning that have gone into the Oceanside Sand Nourishment and Retention Project, known as Re:Beach. At 2:30 p.m. "The Morocco Hero Who Helped the Spanish Conquistadores" by Kitty Morse, LIFE Member. Estebanico, the Black Moor from Azamour, Morocco, who along with four Spanish Conquistadores, trekked from La Florida to the Sea of Cortez in 1539. Free, every Friday. Please join us. Available on ZOOM for members. Parking permits are required for the College, come early. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Created and directed by David Chait, a theatrical spectacle weaving music, dance and storytelling into a world of magic and suspense. In a long-ago shtetl, Sorela’s husband mysteriously disappears. The entire community comes to help but after searching unsuccessfully loses hope. But not Sorela. With love and faith she preserves the whisper of possibility. Recommended for audiences ages 10 and over. The Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Join more than 1,000 guests for a sold-out culinary festival featuring 50+ food, wine, beer, and spirit vendors from across California and beyond. Guests will enjoy a curated tasting experience showcasing standout local restaurants, regional wineries, craft beverages, and visiting producers while discovering new favorites throughout the evening. Featured participants include Vigilucci’s Trattoria, VAGA Restaurant and Bar, Fox Point Farms, Cox Family Vineyards, Negociant Urban Winery, Tap Truck, and Venga Tequila. More than a food and drink event, the festival supports 17 nonprofit organizations across North County focused on youth development, education, the arts, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and community wellness. Attendees can direct the nonprofit beneficiary connected to their ticket purchase, creating a direct impact through participation. The evening also includes a silent auction and raffle benefiting participating community organizations. Visit: https://www.encinitaswinefestival.com/ Encinitas Wine and Food Fest on Facebook / Instagram

First, at least one member of the San Diego City Council wants to lower the rates for special event parking. Then, new reporting indicates that forming a public utility company could save San Diegans hundreds per year. Also, we bring you a story about mirror movement development and the impact it had on one local man. And, we bring you a preview of the Art With Teeth film festival. Plus, as we do for you every weekend, we give you some events happening across the county.

Rafael Payare, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture, Op. 96 PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 54 The San Diego Symphony launches its Summer 2026 season at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with Music and Artistic Director Rafael Payare leading a program of sweeping drama and brilliant virtuosity. Dmitri Shostakovich’s electrifying Festive Overture sets a jubilant tone before Stefan Jackiw – one of America’s foremost violinists – takes center stage in Sergei Prokofiev’s lyrical and rhythmically incisive Violin Concerto No. 2. The evening culminates in Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a deeply expressive journey from brooding introspection to triumphant resolve. Brimming with color, passion, and orchestral brilliance, Opening Night promises an exhilarating start to the summer season on the San Diego waterfront. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=320512

One of the most critically hailed comedians of his generation takes the stage for a night of comedy and conversation. Emmy and Tony Award winning Alex Edelman is best known for solo shows blurring the line between his stand-up comedy roots and narrative-driven storytelling. His Tony Award winning "Just for Us," played more than 500 performances worldwide before premiering as an HBO original comedy special, earning him a place on the Time 100 list and an Emmy award. Alex plays Adam Cooper on the comedy series "The Paper." The Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival on Facebook / Instagram