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The San Diego Reader has printed its last issue after 52 years. Alt-weeklies once thrived on classified ads, countercultural voices and investigative journalism — until Craigslist, the internet and shrinking ad dollars changed everything. What happens when a city loses its alternative press?

This weekend in the arts: "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," "The Counter," "Nighttime Julianne" and more theater openings; plein air art meets San Diego farms; Lucha Fest; anti-fascist art; San Diego Ballet; plus Wonderfront Festival and more live music picks

President Trump has shown no deference to Congress in his early days in office, and leaders on Capitol Hill seem willing to cede him more power.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "A Complete Unknown"Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m.Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m.Cinema Under The Stars4040 Goldfinch StreetSan Diego, CA 92103Phone: 619-295-4221Website: www.topspresents.com"A COMPLETE UNKNOWN" (2024. 140 min. R) - The songs, the myths, the stories. Early 1960s, New York. Bob Dylan (Timothee Chalamet) arrives on the folk music scene - only to make a culture-rattling turn to electric guitar. Featuring Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Monica Barbaro and Boyd Holbrook.Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas.Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided.A vintage cartoon is shown before most films.Seating is limited and reservations are recommended.Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance.Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m.Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays.Admission Prices: Members - $17.Non-members (at the box office) - $18.Non-members (with online reservations) - $20.Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people).Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo.All concessions are $3.00 eachFree popcorn for Members.Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m.Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

2 Tuesdays and 1 Thursday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.January 7, 9, and 14(3 days, 9 total hours of instruction)AAC Art StudioHow do you like your coffee? Made with your own two hands! Let's move away from the disposable cup and make something that lasts.In this beginner-friendly course, students will learn hand-building techniques—pinch, coil, and slab—to create functional drinking vessels.We will give special attention to coffee cups to encourage students to enhance their own morning coffee rituals; however, any favorite beverage will fit.We will learn to handbuild: mugs (cups with handles)tumblers (cups without handles)espresso cupsmatching saucersmatcha bowlspour over coffee drippersWhile this is a beginner-friendly course, intermediate and advanced students may join.Students will learn how to:Wedge clayRoll out slabs using a rolling pin and wooden guidesUtilize hand-building techniques for form and functionUse templatesCompress & strengthen clay to reduce air bubbles, cracks, and warping during the drying processMake handlesTrim and carve into leather hard clayApply decoration and textureGlaze vessels and reduce mishapsMaterials: Clay will be provided. Please purchase a standard-size rolling pin and beginner’s pottery tool kit. Tools can be purchased locally at Freeform Ceramics in National City. We will also learn how to improvise tools with common household items.Please bring a notebook / sketchbook to class to keep track of wonderful ideas.Max students: 12Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/53Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Some of the team members are on the autism spectrum. One parent says his son is thriving in the sport.

Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins was cited for careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt in September. The citations were dismissed after the officers involved did not appear in court.

The Defense Department has announced new senior level positions after recent firings and resignations. But with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth under fire for missteps, the way ahead is still unclear.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Notorious"Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m.Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m.Cinema Under The Stars4040 Goldfinch StreetSan Diego, CA 92103Phone: 619-295-4221Website: www.topspresents.comCost: $17 - $20Ages: 13+"NOTORIOUS" (1946. 102 min. PG-13) - Alfred Hitchcock’s dark and tangled romantic thriller has Cary Grant as U.S. agent who falls for Ingrid Bergman, but must persuade her to provide sexual favors to a German spy in order to obtain vital information. with Claude Rains.Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas.Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided.A vintage cartoon is shown before most films.Seating is limited and reservations are recommended.Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance.Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m.Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays.Admission Prices: Members - $17.Non-members (at the box office) - $18.Non-members (with online reservations) - $20.Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people).Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo.All concessions are $3.00 eachFree popcorn for Members.Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m.Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

Mother's Day is this weekend. If you haven't figured out what to give to the mothers in your life, we've got you covered.