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Milton has grown quickly and is forecast to make landfall in Florida midweek. The state could see its largest evacuation orders since 2017.

Vice President Harris needs to win back Michigan voters President Biden looked poised to lose. Donald Trump’s appeal remains strong here, but he’s not without his own struggles.

The THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY of San Diego will present a unique program on Saturday August 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. featuring RYOKI YAMAGUCHI – Japan’s premier Theatre Organist. RYOKI’s concert performance will feature theatre organ favorites and Americana selections played on our 4 Manual 24 Rank 1927 WURLITZER Theatre Pipe Organ. Mr. Yamaguchi is a graduate of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and has distinguished himself as an exceptionally talented musician in classical and theatre organ circles. He tours extensively throughout the world and has played in notable world class venues. RYOKI has a special connection with San Diego. In 2022, the American Theatre Organ Society’s National Convention was held in San Diego and he surprised and dazzled audiences as a featured concert artist. Shortly thereafter, he returned to San Diego to record a new album on our 1927 WURLIZTER. His newly released CD musically honors the connection between TOKYO and SAN DIEGO – as well as between RYOKI and our appreciative audiences. Join us on Saturday August 10th at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church 3902 Kenwood in Spring Valley, CA. to hear this exceptional talent. Tickets are $20 at the door or $17 if purchased in advance. For more information and advance purchases, go to the Theatre Organ Society of San Diego website (www.tossd1.org).*****ADDITIONAL INFO Follows on THEATRE ORGAN SOCITY of San Diego *****WHO we are, WHY we are here, and WHAT we do.• The THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY of SAN DIEGO is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the theatre organ and its art form. • We present quality entertainment featuring our 1927 WURLITZER Theater Pipe Organ in concerts, authentic accompaniment to silent films and novelty performances. • We engage various highly talented, professional theater organists for our Program Series to provide variety in musical style and program content. Visit: https://www.tossd1.org/Theater Organ Society of San Diego on Facebook and YouTube

Part of the Point Loma Garden Club, the "Petal Pushers" meet every week to refashion bouquets out of flowers formerly destined to be thrown away.

Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals who will one day elect his successor.

Celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Thursday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. National Carousel Day is a FREE community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, offering free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Entertainment and activities include a family-friendly DJ, circus performers by J7 Productions, face painting, photo booth, craft activity with Spanish Village Art Center, and activities with the San Diego Natural History Museum. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors Golden State Dogs and Ice Cream and Toro Churros and Doughnuts.Event Schedule:11-11:30AM: Kathryn the Grape11:30AM-12:30PM: The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory12:30-1:30PM: Mariachi and Folklorico1:30-2PM: Pasacat2-2:50PM: Opera 4 KidsCarousel rides, activities, and entertainment are free. Food is available for purchase.Calling Artists of All Ages! Join our open art contest to celebrate National Carousel Day! Create your interpretation of the iconic Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel and submit it by July 22 for a chance to be featured on special edition greeting cards and an invitation to our VIP reception on National Carousel Day. Submit your artwork as a high-quality photo PDF at info@balboapark.org. Get creative and let the carousel inspire you!

Hurricane Milton is expected to reach maximum wind speeds of 145 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center urged Florida residents to complete storm preparations and seek safety before Wednesday.

Many of Helene’s effects are individual and heartbreaking, such as the deaths of children, grandparents and others. But the storm's impact is also so outsized that it’s clearly visible from space.

Lillie Cunningham recently celebrated her 110th birthday. She has lived through two pandemics and two world wars and is looking forward to voting in November's presidential election.

NPR visits the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, where a white supremacist mass shooting took place 12 years ago.