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Mayor Bill Wells and others have openly supported President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. Advocates say this has deepened divisions in the community and eroded trust in the police department.

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

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

For Screenwriters, Playwrights and Novelists What exactly is a character – and what is it not? As a dramatic storyteller, your work gets easier when you understand each of your individual characters, as well as how they fit together within the story. And when you know your characters, they can help your story emerge organically, without having to force them into a plot. Together we’ll explore the roles characters play, common pitfalls around character development, and writing exercises designed to help you develop characters that feel real and compelling, and support your story. If you’re an intuitive writer, you’re going to love the clarity that comes with this workshop – and how that clarity helps focus your creativity. SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

This isn't your average concert. This is a celebration of summer, flavor, and the magic of jazz on the water. Join alto saxophone jazz specialist Charlie Arbelaez as he sets sail aboard the exquisite Nerissa Yacht. Feel the ocean breeze and sunny San Diego vibes as world-class jazz fills the air—rich, expressive, and alive with emotion. This is music that flows through you, bringing warmth and joy to the day. Your all-inclusive day includes complimentary champagne, a curated Sunday brunch, live jazz performance, and 2-hour cruise on the 73-foot yacht Nerissa. Upgrade to the open bar option for unlimited top-shelf cocktails throughout the cruise! Get 20% off tickets with code NERISSA20 at checkout. For more information and tickets, visit www.nerissasounds.com. Nerissa Sounds on Instagram

China has in recent years arrested and detained Christian leaders of underground churches, who are not registered with the government and under its control.

Celebrate Native American culture and community with the Barona Band of Mission Indians at the 53rd Annual Barona Powwow over Labor Day Weekend. The three-day celebration begins on Friday, August 29 with gourd dancing at 6 p.m. followed by a grand entry of dancers in full regalia at 8 p.m. The event continues Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Hundreds of Native American dancers from across the country will compete and showcase traditional and contemporary dance styles including the Fancy Shawl Dance and Grass Dance. Alongside the dancing, visitors can enjoy Hand Drum contests, singing, drumming, and food favorites like Indian fry bread tacos. A wide selection of arts, crafts, and handmade jewelry will also be available from local and traveling vendors. The Barona Powwow takes place at the Barona Sports Complex on the Barona Indian Reservation, located just one mile north of Barona Resort & Casino on Wildcat Canyon Road in Lakeside. For more information, visit the Barona Powwow Facebook page: facebook.com/BaronaPowwow.

The podcast "Hidden Brain" celebrates 10 years of exploring how the human mind shapes our actions and behavior, often without us realizing it.

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, asking him to try again to form a government and produce a budget.

Writer John T. Edge has spent much of his career telling stories about a changing American South filtered through the lens of food and culture. Now he's talking about his troubled family's history.