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Local Indigenous leaders are working to increase representation and cultural awareness. That also means making higher education more inclusive. We hear from San Diego State University’s tribal liaison. In other news, the California Center for the Arts is a North County hub for culture, art and community. A foundation has managed it for 30 years, but a budget deficit for Escondido could mean a change. Plus, Seaworld San Diego doubled as a giant classroom yesterday for STEM: science, technology, engineering and math.

In a post to Truth Social on Wednesday morning, Trump railed against Democrats, and some of his own supporters, calling the furor over the Epstein case a "hoax."

The virus took the world by storm. It was declared a "public health emergency of continental concern." What's the current status? With the U.S. aid cuts, one doctor says, "We're flying blind."

Join us at ArtReach HQ for an Embroidery Patch workshop! In this workshop, participants can learn the basics of embroidery by creating small patches that can easily be incorporated into clothing, bags, or appreciated as textile drawings. This class is intended for adults only. Seniors can get $10 off their ticket by using code SENIOR10 at checkout. Visit: Embroidery Patches ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

On Sunday, February 16, 2025 mycophiles, educators, chefs, supportive businesses and dedicated mushroom amateurs, enthusiasts and professionals will gather at our Annual Fungus Fair in San Diego’s Balboa Park, continuing our mission to help educate our community, exchanging knowledge and celebrating all things fungi. The San Diego Mycological Society was established in 1997 and our group gathers for the many facets of fungi such as culinary, cultivation, identification, photography and art, ecology and more. We have monthly seminars, conduct classes, lead forays to find mushrooms, assist in mushroom identification, and share joy in commensality at member potlucks and chef prepared full course mushroom dinners. We put the fun in fungi! Visit: Fungus Fair 2025 San Diego Mycological Society on Instagram and Facebook

Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died.

Step into Inspirations Gallery, surrounded by the striking photography exhibit, "Dear Red, Tell Me Everything," by Suzanne Hansen Ofeldt. The visual art on display will serve as a powerful catalyst to spark creativity. Together, we’ll explore the vibrant theme of red using these evocative images to inspire words, phrases, and sentences that can transform into poems or prose. Jill G. Hall, Author on Facebook San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Matsu is excited to bring back one of its most popular sake brewers, Heiwa Shuzo for another 6-course Sake Pairing Dinner. Located near Kainan City in Wakayama, Heiwa Shuzo has been a beloved choice among Matsu’s team and guests for its balanced, elegant sakes—from their “Aka” KID Junmai to their Umeshu “Tsuru-Ume Suppai.” Sourced from Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, their unique Koyasan soft spring water lends a soft, luscious quality to every bottle. This special dinner will feature 6 sakes, including KID Muryozan Junmai Ginjo, the highest grade of the KID lineup and winner of the International Wine Champion Sake 2020 (selected from over 1400 entries!) Chef William Eick will be crafting a one-night-only special menu to perfectly complement this exceptional sake lineup. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. About Matsu: The dining experience of a lifetime awaits for you on the other side of a towering wooden door in south Oceanside. From hot towels served before your meal, to detailed descriptions of ingredients used in each course, to sake pairings from a certified Sake Sommelier and a low-lit sultry atmosphere, Matsu delivers in every way. You’ll be treated to creative, contemporary dishes that highlight Japanese tradition and local terroir, complete with the only Japanese wines in the county. Discover why Matsu has earned its place in San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants list as “Best Japanese Restaurant” two years running!

One executive order President Trump signed this week aims to expand legal protections for police accused of misconduct, seeking to establish pro bono legal assistance from private sector attorneys.

Experience a uniquely paired concert and conversation: America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer Winner: Voices of Our City Choir, and USA Today best-selling author Jennifer Coburn. The evening features a dialogue between Laurie Black and Ms. Coburn as she kicks off her national book tour for "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory." The story set in Theresienstadt, the Nazi "model" concentration camp, where a choir composed of prisoners used music as a form of resistance, survival, and hope. Surrounding this deeply moving conversation is a soulful performance by America’s Got Talent Golden-Buzzer winner Voices of Our City Choir: a creative community for artists impacted by homelessness. Hear how music and creativity can offer us all a lifeline through dark times. A lifeline prisoner Rabbi Leo Baeck called “Hours of Freedom.” There is limited seating for this event. All proceeds benefit Voices of Our City’s music & arts programming for San Diegans impacted by homelessness.