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The 14th annual GOVX San Diego Half Marathon takes runners through five miles of waterfront, four historic communities, three parks, two miles of downtown streets, and finishes in the historic Gaslamp Quarter. The 5K is a flat and fast course all in downtown San Diego. Registration is now open and thousands of runners from all around the nation and the world are expected to participate in this San Diego running tradition. The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon and 5K is a part of In Motion Events’ San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown race series, which also includes the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, and the America’s Finest City Half Marathon and 5K. This trio offers a variety of courses and scenery throughout San Diego, providing athletes with a fun and unique running experience in distinct parts of the city and county. Athletes who participate in each race in the same calendar year, no matter the distance they participate in, will be awarded a San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown medal to celebrate their accomplishment of completing the race series. Runners simply register for all three events separately, no additional registration or fee is required to qualify for the San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown finisher award. We offer a 10% military discount to active duty service members. Make sure to answer the questions about military service during registration to receive the discount instructions. Benefiting the Community The charity beneficiary of the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon is the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by former firefighters and dedicated community leaders. They provide enhanced equipment, training, technology, and community education resources ensuring that the men and women of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department are better equipped to protect the residents, property, and environment of San Diego and the surrounding region. The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon also provides the opportunity for other local charities to raise funds through their association with the event. Packet Pickup Friday, March 21: Hilton San Diego Gaslamp, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22: Hilton San Diego Gaslamp, 10 am – 4 pm Race Times Sunday, March 23 6:30 a.m.: 5K start time 6:50 a.m.: Half marathon start time Participant Perks Technical fabric short-sleeve shirt Custom finisher's medal Souvenir reusable grocery bag Half Marathon Legacy Program A one-day pass to the invite-only Carlsbad Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Finisher food bag featuring refueling foods And much more! Course Amenities Water and restrooms will be available throughout the course. Electrolytes and energy gel will also be available at select stations. Course Restrictions Strollers, racing chairs, and handcycles are not allowed on the half marathon or 5K course due to a few key sections of the course that are too narrow to accommodate wheeled vehicles, the steep descent on the Half Marathon course, and the trolley tracks that are crossed. Dogs are not allowed to participate in the race - we ask that you leave your four-legged friends at home. Awards Awards will be available for pick-up on race day. Visit: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/87802/2025-govx-san-diego-half-marathon-and-5k GOVX San Diego Half Marathon on Instagram and Facebook

NPR first reported on the case of Charles Givens, a disabled inmate at Virginia's Marion Correctional Treatment Center, in 2023. Four corrections officers were accused of beating him to death and a fifth accused of negligence. Givens' sister, Kymberly Hobbs, sued the five men.

In solidarity with GreenFaith communities throughout the country, the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice will hold a pre-Inaugural candlelight vigil, "Bringing Light into the Darkness," on Wednesday, January 15 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Balboa Park (El Prado and Balboa Drive). Faith community activists and lovers of Earth will gather to shine a light of hope in the darkness of the harmful rhetoric and anticipated actions that threaten climate and social justice progress. All are welcome regardless of faith or none! The vigil will feature faith reflections and songs on the theme of light. GreenFaith is a worldwide multi-faith climate and environmental movement. We also encourage you to sign this GreenFaith pledge – Call to Courage. Call to Courage Pledge: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScehjtlxI7K5BkpGW28xflIvQsX9MfcV3YPCW7xEsZr1HvbBg/viewform Balboa Park (El Prado & Balboa Drive) On-street parking is nearby. For more information, contact Phil Petrie at phil@icejsd.org

In 2025, fandom is complicated. Music is at nearly everyone's fingertips. Concert ticket prices are through the roof. Some fans take devotion to new extremes. What do we owe to the artists we love?

Join us for Day Camp at ArtReach! Lean into the season of fall with an engaging art workshop that encourage students to practice and experience gratitude, coziness, and community with their peers during a season of friendship and reflection. Students will be inspired by artists such as Fruit Face, Boba Jelly, David Hockney, and Yayoi Kusama. This session is for elementary age students in grades K through 5th. What to expect at ArtReach HQ: What to bring: Please pack a water bottle, lunch, and snacks for your child. A water refill station is available onsite. When: Art camp will be Monday, November 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Select the Day Camp and Extended Care options for pickup at 5 p.m. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before class. Where: We are located at 1065 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (on the corner of University and Vermont). Parking: We have limited space in our parking lot for drop off and pick up. Seats are limited! If you would like to add on a ticket for a friend, reach out and we will try to accommodate your needs. Running late? If you’re running behind, ArtReach staff members will be ready to catch you up! Something came up and you can’t make it? Please email us. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but credit will be provided for a future class at ArtReach HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. Safety: All participants must sign a waiver before attending a workshop. All students under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Youth drop off: Please plan to drop off students at the start of class. Only adults listed on the waiver may pick students up (with a matching driver's license or ID card).

As the Trump administration threatens to withhold federal funding from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, City College is using a grant for Latino students in STEM to improve its planetarium.

This latest incident comes as 2024 is named the deadliest year on record for small boat crossings along the perilous migration route.

The Film Noir Foundation's Alan K. Rode talks about noir and film preservation.

Our roundup of arts and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up next: Art Alive at San Diego Museum of Art; WOW Festival at UC San Diego; San Diego Symphony's "The Mountain That Loved a Bird"; San Diego Book Crawl, Fern Street Circus Neighborhood Tour; Natalie Gonzalez at Oceanside Museum of Art; Sídro Saturdays at The Front; "Harvest & Gather" at the Athenaeum and more.

Stream now with KPBS Passport! / Watch Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers as they perform their greatest hits with special guests Steve Vai, Chris Daughtry, Robert Randolph, Robin Thicke, VoicePlay, Judith Hill, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and more. Filmed in Atlantic City with over 18 4k cameras, the band plays songs from their double-Platinum debut album Chicago Transit Authority, in honor of its 55th anniversary.