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After decades of planning and setbacks, South Bay officials are laying the groundwork for a multi-university campus that houses academic programs from schools across the San Diego-Tijuana metro.

The Poway Community Choir proudly announces its upcoming holiday concert, “Joy to the World,” taking place Sunday, December 7 at 6 p.m. at Del Norte High School’s Del Norte Theatre, located at 16601 Nighthawk Lane in San Diego. This festive program will fill the season with choral classics and holiday favorites, all led by the choir’s esteemed director, Brooke Yang. Poway Community Choir was established in 2015 under the direction of Nancy Gray as a part of the Poway Unified School District. She retired in 2023 and Brooke Yang replaced her as Director. The choir performs spring and winter concerts and traveled to Europe this past summer to perform in the 25th Annual International CANTUS MM Music & Culture Festival where they performed in Mirabel Gardens as well as at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. A native of Seoul, South Korea, Ms. Yang has been an active performer in California since 1997. She has appeared at major venues including Herbst Theatre and Davies Symphony Hall and has given numerous benefit concerts supporting pediatric cancer patients, families, and survivors of domestic violence. Ms. Yang earned her Master’s degree in voice from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and is a current member of American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She became director of the Poway Community Choir in 2024 and now brings her artistry and passion to the San Diego community. Concert tickets:
$10 Adults
$5 Seniors, Students, Military
Free for children ages 0–5
Payment accepted online or at the door (PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle). For more information, visit PowayCommunityChoir.com

The Premiere of 89 CARSON JUNCTION ROAD A New Play Written and Directed by Michael Mizerany Featuring Performances by Jacob James, Shane Hennessey, Amy Oliverio, Kay McNellen and Kevin Phan Produced by Compulsion Dance & Theater. In the hell of combat, Army Rangers Archer and Hank found salvation in each other. But what kept them alive in the war, couldn't survive in peace. Hank fled. Archer couldn't let go. On Christmas Eve 2008, in a roadside diner in the Arizona desert, Archer tracks Hank down with a gun and a desperate need to be seen, to be remembered, to be loved the way he was when survival and desire were inseparable. Now, trapped with three innocent bystanders in 90-degree heat, their reckoning will transform everyone present 89 CARSON JUNCTION ROAD contains adult content including profanity, sexual situations, suicide and self harm, an extended scene of violence and gore. Compulsion Dance & Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

One incredible night, five New York Times bestselling historical fiction authors. Kate Quinn ("The Astral Library"), Stephanie Dray ("Becoming Madam Secretary"), Kristina McMorris ("The Girls of Good Fortune"), Allison Pataki ("It Girl"), and Madeline Martin ("The Secret Book Society") will come together to share the research, revelations, and hidden histories that bring their novels to life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the past through their collective expertise. After their discussion, a Q&A and book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of the newest release of one of the authors through Adventures by the Book. Please visit https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/history-hive-1-8-26/ for more information. Kate Quinn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction whose work spans ancient Rome, the Italian Renaissance, and most recently the 20th century with hits like "The Alice Network," "The Huntress," "The Rose Code," "The Diamond Eye," and "The Briar Club." A native of Southern California with degrees in Classical Voice from Boston University, she now lives in Maryland with her husband and rescue dogs. Her upcoming novel, "The Astral Library" (February 2026), offers a fantastical adventure inviting readers into a world where books become portals to new lives and limitless possibilities. Stephanie Dray is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author known for richly researched historical novels such as "The Women of Chateau Lafayette," "My Dear Hamilton," and "America’s First Daughter." Her award-winning work on the often-overlooked Founding Mothers has been translated into eight languages. Based in Maryland with her husband, cats, and a home full of history books, she recently released "Becoming Madam Secretary," about trailblazing labor secretary Frances Perkins, and will soon publish "A Founding Mother," an intimate portrait of Abigail Adams timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Kristina McMorris is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of ten historical works, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday and the international bestseller "The Ways We Hide," a top Target pick of 2022. A recipient of more than twenty national awards and a former television host who began her career at age nine, she now divides her time between San Diego and Oregon, where she’s raising two collegiate sons. Her latest novel, "The Girls of Good Fortune," explores family, identity, and buried histories tied to Portland’s mysterious Shanghai Tunnels. Allison Pataki is a New York Times bestselling author of numerous historical novels—including "Finding Margaret Fuller," "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post," and "The Queen’s Fortune"—as well as a memoir and children’s books, with her work translated into more than 24 languages. A former news writer and producer, she has contributed to major media outlets and appeared on national television programs. A Yale graduate and certified yoga instructor, she lives in New York with her family. Her forthcoming novel, "It Girl" (March 2026), chronicles the dramatic rise of America’s original “It Girl.” Madeline Martin is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and romance, including "The Booklover’s Library," "The Keeper of Hidden Books," and "The Librarian Spy," with her novels translated into more than 25 languages. Living in Florida with her family and two spoiled cats, she credits her love of history to her upbringing as an Army brat in Germany. Her newest release, "The Secret Book Society," a USA Today bestseller, transports readers to Victorian London for a tale of a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and brave women defying convention. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/historical-fiction-author-event-42662

This week, we look back at San Diego FC’s inaugural season and its 3–1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps. Then, we examine a new report showing more first-year students are entering college without the math skills they need.

Experience a journey of solo flute pieces spanning different cultures and times with musician Pam Vliek Martchev. She will be featuring the flute, alto flute, and piccolo, as well as composers like Marin-Marais, Bozza, Karg-Elert, and more. Pam Vliek Martchev served as principal flute with the Boulder Philharmonic in Colorado for 10 seasons, and has been a guest principal flutist of the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Santa Barbara Symphony, Reno Chamber Orchestra, California Chamber Orchestra, and Long Beach Opera. She has been featured on many chamber music series such as La Jolla Summerfest, Art of Elan, Jacaranda, Chamber Music Unbound in Mammoth, Blanco Performing Arts in Texas, the Tannahill Arts Festival in Scotland, Le Salon de Musique, Bruman at UCLA, Dilijan, and LACMA Sundays Live. She is currently a member of the woodwind quintet Presidio Winds. You may have heard her on movie soundtracks, CD recordings, television specials, and in the San Diego pit for broadway shows such as King and I, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and My Fair Lady. A native of Long Island, NY, she began attending the Manhattan School of Music pre-college program at age 12, and continued another four years for her Bachelor of Music - her primary teachers were Harold Jones and Linda Chesis. During her student years, she won prizes in many competitions, was a soloist with the Long Island and Massapequa Philharmonic, and was featured on WQXR’s Young Artist Showcase. She has been a guest teacher at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC); University of Oregon, Eugene; University of Nevada, Reno; and Manhattan School of Music. Her students have auditioned successfully for conservatory degrees across the country, top prizes in national competitions including the NFA High School Soloist, the National Youth Orchestra, and CA All-Southern and All-State ensembles. She is a Haynes Artist, and is the flute professor at San Diego State University, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, the University of San Diego, and San Diego Summer Music Institute (SDSMI) Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Sarah Beckman is Executive Director of Outside The Lens (OTL), a San Diego nonprofit media arts organization that engages 2,700+ young people annually—97% from systemically marginalized communities—to build creative confidence, explore career pathways, and drive social impact through storytelling. A creative strategist and visual storyteller with 25 years of nonprofit leadership, Sarah has guided Outside The Lens from a grassroots organization into a recognized innovator in creative youth development and media literacy, partnering with institutions like The Getty Museum on Voice Out, a regional exhibition that amplifies the perspectives of young artists. Sarah’s leadership philosophy is simple: create conditions for others to thrive. Whether expanding programs like Media Makers—which serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—or securing catalyst funding for Balboa Park's Botanical Building during her tenure at Forever Balboa Park, she leads with curiosity and trust. She’s also the creative mind behind Culture & Cocktails at the San Diego Museum of Art and has presented at Public Lands Alliance and International Placemaking Week conferences. A Minnesota native with degrees in Journalism and Gender & Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sarah was recently named a 2025 San Diego Magazine Nonprofit Pioneer. A writer and photographer who believes in magic, hustle, and flow, she lives in Rancho Peñasquitos with her husband and twin sons who attend Cal Poly. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

A university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than half of undergraduate students are pursuing STEM degrees requiring math coursework, that's a problem.

Warm and dry conditions with periods of Santa Ana winds are expected in San Diego County this week, with the peak of the heat expected to be mid-week.

The house also features colorful touches from one of San Diego’s most famous artists.