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Victor Manuel Rocha was a State Department employee for more than 20 years. Prosecutors say during that time and in the 20 years since, he acted as an illegal agent for Cuba.

From the organizers: The “Pleasure of Your Company” music series will feature a high energy jazz trio comprised of award-winning musicians, flutist Lori Bell, pianist John Opferkuch, and guitarist/vocalist Ron Satterfield on Sunday, April 16, at 2:30 P.M. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. Known for their original approach to jazz standards, Brazilian, and original compositions, the trio will explore a plethora of grooves from samba, to swing, fusion, jazz modal, and more. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Masks may be required for all audience members regardless of immunization status. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd. Visit here or call (858) 538-8158 for information.

"Like some lost pocket of the blues that had never been explored in the old days, all wrapped up in a ball of 21st-century Brooklyn-bred attitude.” Mara Kaye will be bringing her Sunday best, singing the bossiest of blues and sweetest love songs with Kentucky Colonel, Clinton Davis on piano & mandolin and Encinitas native, Tim McNalley, on guitar.

Celebrate National Poetry Month at this very special event featuring distinguished poet and San Diego’s new Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez. He is thrilled to read from his books "This is for the mostless" and "I ask about what falls away" and share his love for poetry with the community. Dr. Perez is Associate Professor and Director of Ethnic Studies at California State University San Marcos. His work blends poetry, prose, performance, film/video, ethnography, and oral history to explore Filipino American histories, colonialism, state violence, migration, memory, and intimacy.

From the organizers: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her teacher, Miss Honey, who begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Facing off with the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda’s courage and cleverness could be the students’ saving grace! With high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, children and adults alike will be thrilled by the story of this special girl with the extraordinary imagination!

Please join us for the 1st Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk at Liberty Station NTC Park hosted in collaboration with AIM at Melanoma. We'll be walking and raising money to support research and advocacy for patients and survivors affected by melanoma. Stay Connected on Social Media! Liberty Station: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter AIM at Melanoma: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app and YouTube. As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art. From the Stone Age came prehistoric art: mysterious tombs, mighty megaliths, and vivid cave paintings. Then the Egyptians and the Greeks laid the foundations of Western art-creating a world of magical gods, massive pyramids, sun-splashed temples, and ever-more-lifelike statues.

The strike is being held by the California Faculty Association. The union represents roughly 29,000 professors, librarians, coaches and other workers. The group is fighting for a 12% salary increase.

San Diego County expects a mild week: mid-70s along the coast, upper 70s inland, and upper 60s in the mountains. Clear skies and sunshine.

Scripps Institution secures $6.5M grant from NOAA to enhance Earth science studies, advancing geodesy education and updating spatial reference systems.