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More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed, a new study finds. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms.

Experts say it's better to set a goal you can stick to and make reading more of a community affair.

The new Miss California Extraordinaire Pageant, which aims to give "contestants with disabilities an experience of a lifetime," launches in July. Then, Gov. Gavin Newsom wrapped up a five-day tour of the state to highlight major policy goals in place of the usual State of the State address. And 20 years ago, the U.S. and allied forces launched an invasion of Iraq that would lead to more than 4,500 American military deaths and hundreds of thousands of Iraqi deaths.

From the organizers: Aklasan Fest makes its SoCal debut on Saturday, August 12 at the legendary Che Cafe. The only Filipino American punk and hardcore fest in the nation celebrates their 8th annual event with its first appearance in San Diego. Presented by Aklasan Records, a DIY independent label based in the Bay Area, dedicated to distributing, showcasing, and uplifting Philippine and Filipino American hardcore and punk. The festival also features local artists and organizers, plus a Filipino vegan pop-up. Featuring bands: Negative Blast (SD) https://negativeblast.bandcamp.com/ AninoKo (SF) https://aninoko.bandcamp.com/ SOH (LA) https://sohsystemofhate.bandcamp.com Posy (SD/NY/OLYMPIA) https://posypals.bandcamp.com Final Bombardment (LA) https://finalbombardment.bandcamp.com Silakbo (SF) https://extinctionburst.bandcamp.com/album/cdep Presser (SGV/LA) https://pressernoise.bandcamp.com Obsolete Sun (OC) https://obsoletesun.bandcamp.com Matt X Ibarra (SD) https://mattxibarra.bandcamp.com Doors at 3:30 p.m. Music at 4:30 p.m. All Ages. Update: Masks are no long required indoors $12 presale / $15 at door. Related links: Aklasan Records on Facebook | Instagram

Local experimental choir San Diego New Verbal Workshop will perform “Windchime Meditation” by Zane Alexander S.B., a piece for voices and percussion that will weave itself into the ambient sounds of North Park at sunset. Originally touring public parks across California in 2022, “Windchime Meditation” is a performance concept and musical structure by Zane Alexander S.B. that is designed to activate and engage outdoor spaces. The performance organically adapts to its surrounding environment, and in this iteration it will make use of the variety of public percussion instruments, bells, and xylophones that are permanently installed in the Mini Park. With the help of a handful of percussionists and the voices of San Diego New Verbal Workshop, “Windchime Meditation” invites the listener to get lost in the sounds of nature and the neighborhood, accompanied by the quasi-improvised textures and swirling harmonies of the choir. Bring your own picnic and chairs, and come melt into the environment with us! Related links: Project [BLANK] website | Instagram | Facebook

2023 SDSU Grad Award Exhibit Marinta Skupin’s paintings and drawings probe our relationship with the natural environment. Among the imagery referenced in her work is that of the San Diego landscape. Skupin combines it with language and scientific data in order to examine how we know the world around us. In addition to being inspired by physical features of the natural world, Skupin’s work is informed by her reflections on the history of landscape painting and on issues such as extinction and the predicted climate apocalypse. The title of the exhibition is a quote from the following passage, written by David Benioff and spoken by Brad Pitt’s character in the 2004 film Troy: “Everything is more beautiful because we're doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.” This is Skupin’s first solo exhibition and is the result of a partnership between Art Produce and San Diego State University, through which Art Produce makes an annual award to one student in the University’s School of Art & Design for an exhibition. Reception: Saturday, July 22nd 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours with the Artist: Saturdays 3-5 p.m. General Gallery Hours: Thursday 2-7 p.m.* Friday 2-7 p.m. Saturday 5-7 p.m. Sunday 5-7 p.m. *Entry through Botanica Thursday-Sunday 5-7 p.m. CLICK HERE for the Gallery Guide About the Artist: Marinta Skupin (b. Williston, South Africa) is a Prebys-endowed scholar and MFA candidate at San Diego State University’s School of Art and Design. She has a BA degree in Fine Arts and an MA degree in Arts Administration, both from the University of New Orleans. Prior to returning to the studio full-time, she had a long museum career, most recently as Curator of Education at Laguna Art Museum. Her work has been exhibited at such venues as the Athenaeum in La Jolla, the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Diego, Gallery 825 in Los Angeles, and the Abercrombie Gallery at McNeese State University in Louisiana. Related links: Art Produce website | Instagram | Facebook

A rising number of high school students have seriously considered suicide. LGBTQ+ youth face higher barriers to help.

Denja will present a site-specific installation, including new large-scale pieces interacting with space and light. The opening night will feature live music, DJ’s, a special pop-up experience in the loft, and a selection of rare natural wines. Details to come!The show will be on display through Sept 17, with select gallery hours throughout the month. Attendance is FREE with RSVP ticket. This event will likely reach capacity- please be sure to RSVP soon so you can join us!Denja Harris is an emerging artist from South Bay, San Diego creating experimental fiber art and soft sculptures. Intentionally sourcing second-hand and dead-stock yarn, she creates layered, free-form abstract patterns and works that take shape in an organic process.

Political consultant Jesus Cardenas was sentenced Wednesday to 180 days in custody and two years of probation.

The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.