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Comedian Bill Maher received The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday night at the troubled Kennedy Center, where a tarp continues to cover the forced removal of President Trump's name.

Join San Diego Poet Laureate and English teacher Paola Capó-García in this one of a kind art and writing workshop for tweens and teens! Participants will have the opportunity to examine poetry and then write their own work (or develop a piece they’ve already started previously). Then using a variety of art materials, poets will begin to create their own zines. Registration for this free program is required at sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital. Audience: Kids ages 11-18 Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

For years, El Cajon has long been a hub for refugees and immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa. Now, amid President Donald Trump’s refugee ban, they are coping with the help of neighborhood ties and a local nonprofit.

K-pop conquered the world — now Chile's young creatives are remixing the movement and making it their own.

Local officials celebrated the grand reopening of the Ramona Air Attack Base Monday following a monthslong construction project that paves the way for a new tanker base at the fire station.

The San Diego Underground Film Festival (SDUFF) returns May 1–5, 2026 for its eleventh edition, with a new home at UC San Diego's Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts. SDUFF XI marks a bold shift toward global feature cinema, presenting West Coast and North American premieres fresh from the world's most prestigious festivals — including Locarno, IFFR Rotterdam, TIFF, Sundance, and MoMA's Doc Fortnight — alongside a curated program of award-winning experimental shorts. Highlights include James Benning's 8 Bridges, Sky Hopinka's Powwow People, Rajee Samarasinghe's Spirit Award–winning Your Touch Makes Others Invisible, and the festival's first-ever Feature Film Competition. The weekend closes with the presentation of SDUFF's iconic "Most Metal" award, honoring the boldest and most fearless voice in the underground. All screenings are FREE and open to the public. Where: Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, UC San Diego When: May 1–5, 2026 Admission: Free More info: sdundergroundarts.org/attend-sduff-11 San Diego Underground Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Destin Daniel Cretton grew up in Maui, and says movies expanded his perspective: "I have always found movies to be a way of peering into other lives that I would never otherwise experience," he explains.

Enjoy a 4-course dinner at Rumorosa with expert pairings featuring Hedonistas Mezcal. Bold flavors, great drinks, and a stunning setting. Held at 1380 Harbor Island Dr, this in-person event promises coastal views, great company, and bold, curated flavors. Don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind dinner. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mezcal-dinner-cinco-de-mayo-celebration-tickets-1986036770443?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Rumorosa on Instagram and Facebook

First, the county has officially made good on their promise to sue the Department of Homeland Security if not granted access inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Also, we bring you a story about how a simple blood test could help to predict dementia. Last but not least, we visit a local gathering place that’s rooted in community and ancestral connection.

Catch world-class hoops right here in Oceanside as the USA Basketball Men’s National Team battles the Dominican Republic as part of the USA FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifying games. FIBA Basketball World Cup on Facebook / Instagram