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LIFE at MiraCosta College presents "FREE FRIDAY" Lectures! This Friday at 1 p.m. “I Got This!” Eric Blehm, NYTIMES bestselling author, presents an unforgettable keynote exploring the life of Navy SEAL Adam Brown, based on his book “Fearless”, a story of grit, redemption and fearless character. At 2 p.m. LIFE will celebrate 30 years of Amazing Speakers who have shared stories, adventures, Art, Music, Science, Inspiration, and so much more. Help us celebrate!

One year later, musicians who lost essential instruments and home studio set-ups in the Los Angeles fires are still picking up the pieces.

Established in 2014, join us for the annual 10X Emmy Nominated San Diego Film Awards, the only local show recognizing filmmakers at every level – students, independent creators, and professionals – across all roles, from actors to crew. Held at Parq Nightclub and broadcast on KPBS, the event makes San Diego’s filmmaking talent accessible to everyone for a night of city-wide celebration. Produced by Film Consortium San Diego, this year’s 11th Anniversary event on June 29 at Parq Nightclub in Downtown San Diego promises a glamorous and exciting evening honoring San Diego’s best film work. Ticket types: We’ve dropped the ticket prices for this year’s event! Make sure to join us for this very special occasion! - General Admission Ticket $75 before June 18 - General Admission Ticket $95 after June 18 - VIP Admission Ticket* $125 before June 18 - VIP Admission Ticket* $145 after June 18 - VIP Booth* (8-Person) $1,200 before June 18 - VIP Booth* (8-Person) $1,400 after June 18 - VIP Booth* (7-person) $,1050 before June 18 - VIP Booth* (7-person) $1,200 after June 18 - VIP Booth* (6-Person) $900 before June 18 - VIP Booth* (6-Person) $1,050 after June 18 *VIP Admission and VIP Booth tickets include Exclusive VIP Reception (5 p.m. - 6 p.m.) with deluxe small bites and early Red Carpet Access, VIP swag bag and early access to select premium seating. VIP booths are sold as a group, not on a per person basis. Film Consortium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Bring the entire family to MCASD for our family series, Play Day! From 11a.m. – 2 p.m., design and trade your very own stickers inspired by Takashi Murakami’s "Flowerball: Open Your Hands Wide" (2015). Art Activity: Design and trade stickers in Prebys Learning Center Additional Programming: At 11a.m., join a kid friendly tour that explores works in MCASD’s special exhibition, "An Artful Life: A Tribute to Matthew Strauss" From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by local DJ Amel, a book nook, a play zone, and a Kool-Aid Stand inspired by Murakami in McGrath Terrace At 1 p.m., Ms. Katia, Librarian on the Go, will also lead stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 p.m.– 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff and policy changes. His leadership was questioned after he delayed responding to deadly floods in Texas.

Writer Katie Manning will be one of the featured poets at this year's San Diego Writers Festival. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Arab Film Fest. And KPBS debuts its arts and culture podcast, "The Finest," with an episode on a beloved tea shop.

Write Out Loud Presents 19th Season of Story Concerts! Write Out Loud presents a new season of Story Concerts, bringing literature to life with evocative and timely stories and poetry. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music together into a literary tapestry presented by local actors and musicians. Join us at our new location, the Dottie Studio Theater part of the The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station. Opening Story Concert: October 13. Season Tickets on sale now! Learn more: https://writeoutloudsd.com/

President Trump will join European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an emergency virtual summit on Wednesday, ahead of the U.S. president's meeting with Putin on Friday.

The multi-use rail trail parallels the North County Transit District's Sprinter line and will connect Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido.

State Sen. Steve Padilla’s letter comes as Imperial Valley residents and advocates say they were blindsided by plans for the project.