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People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, according to the signed document filed in federal court in Los Angeles.

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?

Bring the entire family to MCASD for our family series, Play Day! From 11a.m. – 2 p.m., design and trade your very own stickers inspired by Takashi Murakami’s "Flowerball: Open Your Hands Wide" (2015). Art Activity: Design and trade stickers in Prebys Learning Center Additional Programming: At 11a.m., join a kid friendly tour that explores works in MCASD’s special exhibition, "An Artful Life: A Tribute to Matthew Strauss" From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by local DJ Amel, a book nook, a play zone, and a Kool-Aid Stand inspired by Murakami in McGrath Terrace At 1 p.m., Ms. Katia, Librarian on the Go, will also lead stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 p.m.– 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Haim leaves it all behind. Hotline TNT turns it up to 11. Yaya Bey threatens fear with a good time. World Cafe host Raina Douris joins Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite albums out today.

The Besos Jazz Trio has been stirring up audiences with vibrant performances of music and dance since 2017. These worldly performers are a study in balancing traditions. With roots in Mexican ballet folklorico, Claudia Gomez plays percussion and tap dances. Evona Wascinski, from Poland, brings a classical virtuosity to the upright bass. And Beston Barnett, a Nashville native, plays manouche guitar and sings in five languages. “We keep it loose but alive; we leave space for what each of us does best,” says Wascinski. Together, they improvise, sing, and dance their way through an eclectic stew of swing tunes and sambas, boleros and musettes, original compositions and more. Visit: https://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/ Friends of the Encinitas Library on Instagram

Nekromantix at Observatory North Park on June 21st. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B0062A28AAE0FFA Nekromantix on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego fiction writer and Small Press Nite founder Kevin Kearney’s latest novel follows a young and impressionable rideshare driver as his job — and the app behind it — begins to take over his life.

What you eat during the day can affect how well you sleep at night. Sleep researchers explain the impact of diet, caffeine and alcohol on sleep health, and share a list of sleep-supporting foods.

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center proudly marks its 15th anniversary with the 2025 Seedling Soirée, an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, community connection, and garden-grown inspiration. Set in Olivewood’s vibrant spring garden, this signature fundraising event on May 31st will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will celebrate a decade and a half of transformative work in nutrition education, environmental stewardship, and health equity—while raising vital support to further grow that impact. Olivewood invites guests to indulge in a farm-to-table 'forage & feast' experience curated by esteemed chefs, Olivewood Kitchenistas and Garden 2 Kitchen Interns, brewers, distillers, vintners, and cocktail makers from across San Diego County. Featured culinary talents include Chef/Foundation Cultivator Christina Ng of Berry Good Food, Doug Settle & Abby King of Hearth and Harvest, Chef Joe Bower and Steve Dion of Finca, Chef Logan Mitchell of The Cellar Door, Chef Phillip Esteban of White Rice and Wildflour Delicatessen, Kevin Templeton of barleymash, Chef Andy Weiss of The Smoking Gun, Sushi Chef Wilmer Braulio, Chefs Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz of bica, Chef Reyna Venegas of Rancho La Puerta, Chef Aureny Aranda of Au Gourmet, Cindy Quiñonez of Parada del Mar, and Chef Sandra Orozco of Cultura con Sabor offering our seated dessert option. Complementing the gastronomic delights will be libations from Bivouac Ciderworks, Rejon Tequila, Boochcraft, Hasta Mañana Cantina, Belching Beaver, LJ Crafted Wines, and other select wineries. Proceeds from the Seedling Soirée will bolster Olivewood Gardens' mission-driven programs to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy and intergenerational leadership. “As we celebrate 15 years of empowering our community through food, education, and environmental stewardship, the Seedling Soirée is more than a celebration—it’s a recommitment to the work ahead,” said Jen Nation, Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center. “This evening honors everyone who has planted seeds of change with us and invites our community to keep growing with us.” Join us as we celebrate 15 years of growth, impact and community! Visit: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZLv5M7E72Ly4XgrKbh9UsA?t=1739482476 Olivewood Gardens on Instagram and Facebook