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Over the past few months, we’ve gathered in deep, honest conversation—at our Community Town Halls and in countless side chats and follow-ups. One truth keeps rising to the surface: our communities are in crisis, and we can’t afford to keep working in silos. It’s time to move together—with clarity, purpose, and care. Now, it’s time to declare it. Join us. Community Town Hall #3: Emergency Declaration LaunchDate: Tuesday, June 17 Location: Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center 4–6 p.m. | Community Town Hall #3 Be part of this powerful moment. - Learn about the Emergency Declaration - Sign on as an early supporter (our goal: 50 signatures by June 17!) - Celebrate this community-led initiative and help us build what comes nextProgram begins promptly at 4 p.m. Stay after for informal debrief and connection at Mujeres BrewHouse! … and if you can also join us in the morning! 10 a.m.| Press Conference Stand with us in launching the San Diego Emergency Declaration—a bold, collective response to hostile federal executive orders. This declaration is rooted in care, justice, and resourcing our communities. This isn’t just another meeting. It’s a movement—for a coordinated, caring, and just future. Let’s act like our futures are tied—because they are. Check out recaps from previous Community Town Halls: - Thurs 4/3 Community Town Hall #1 - Tues 4/29 Community Town Hall #2 Venue Info & Ways to SupportWe Look Forward to Your Participation! We are proud to hold our Community Town Hall series in Barrio Logan – a community that has long stood as a symbol of cultural strength and activism. Landmarks such as Chicano Park and the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center reflect the decades of community-led efforts to preserve heritage and advocate for social justice. By convening in such a historically rich setting, we honor past movements and draw inspiration to collaboratively address current challenges, ensuring our actions are rooted in the enduring spirit of San Diego's communities. Our venue accommodates up to 80 attendees. To ensure broad representation, please coordinate within your organization or group to send 1–2 colleagues on your behalf. How You Can Contribute: Spread the Word: Share this invitation with individuals and networks who should be part of this conversation. Please be mindful of our venue capacity when extending invitations. Sponsorship: We are seeking sponsors to cover for food and refreshments at this community town hall. We love featuring local small businesses. Please email us at ccfsdchapter@gmail.com if you are able to support us in this important cause. Volunteer Your Time: If you're interested in assisting with planning or volunteering on the day of the event, please email us at ccfsdchapter@gmail.com. Let us know your availability and any specific skills or areas you'd like to contribute to. Visit: https://communitycentricfundraising.org/ Community-Centric Fundraising on Facebook / Instagram

A string of settlements has brought new scrutiny on whether the small South Bay city is doing enough to prevent fatal encounters with police.

As a corporate development account executive, Lisa Helmke's role is to generate corporate support by identifying and fostering relationships within the business community. Before joining KPBS, Lisa was a senior account executive in commercial media. Throughout this time, she’s worked with a variety of clients and brands on integrated marketing campaigns. Her goal is to create strategic partnerships by leveraging audio, video, and event marketing assets to optimize sponsorship value in an ever-evolving media landscape. When not at work, Lisa’s never too far from family and friends. She loves live theatre, travel, and yoga.

KPBS's Budget Challenge drew thousands of participants who overwhelmingly supported raising the cannabis business tax. But experts warn that this move may not yield expected results due to competition from the illicit market and other factors.

Several Republican senators say they're opposed to the wholescale repeal of certain clean energy tax credits passed by the House. Their phones have been ringing off the hook from industry leaders and energy lobbyists who want to make sure the Senate makes changes to the bill.

The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra presents a violin and harp duet, on Friday, April 21 at 1 p.m. Ciara Dabkoswski (violin) and Stefan Wendel (harp) will be playing "Saint-Saens' Fantaisie" for Violin & Harp, "Piazzolla's Histoire du Tango", and "Kreutzer-Boscha's Nocturne No.1" in Bb. Stefan Wendel and Ciara Dabkowski are a violin and harp duo from San Diego, CA. They met playing for the Villa Musica Summer Orchestra in 2016 and regularly perform together in various ensembles, including the Coronado Philharmonia, City Ballet Orchestra, and La Jolla Symphony. Stefan received his degree in harp performance from the Royal Academy of Music in London and now serves as principal harpist with the City Ballet Orchestra while pursuing a graduate degree in Mathematics. Ciara received her degree in Mathematics from UCSD and in addition to her career as a software engineer, serves as orchestra manager and librarian for both the City Ballet Orchestra and Villa Musica Summer Orchestra. Doors open at 12:45 p.m.. Seating is first come, first served. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/sv-hold-34228

Union Hall Gallery Presents "Inspiration": A Solo Exhibition by Vira Ustianska Exhibition Details: Title: "Inspiration" Date: May 3 - June 1, 2025 Location: Union Hall Gallery, 2323 Broadway, Suite 201, San Diego, CA Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and by appointment For further information or to book an appointment, please contact: info@unionhallgallery.org or call: (619) 202-0711 Vira Ustianska is a Ukrainian artist and art teacher. She has a master’s degree in painting in Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art, where she studied at the portrait-genre workshop under the guidance of professors Victor Chaus and Vasily Ganotskiy. Among her many accolades, she has been a curator of the Drawing Studio at the National Union of Artists of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia. In 2017 she opened a studio of academic painting ‘V-ART’ and taught painting, drawing, plastic anatomy, coloring, and composition at the collegiate level. In 2022, she was evacuated to the USA due to the war in Ukraine. Over the past 2 years she has created around 300 paintings, and takes part in art shows throughout San Diego. “I think it is, like musical notes, that in painting, we do not have borders, we do not have words, and we have Inspiration… Pure Inspiration is indescribable; you can just feel and take it. That’s precisely why I would like to share these paintings, which were created in San Diego County and reflect the light and landscapes that inspire me every day. It is my goal to build a bridge between the modern impressionistic paintings I have created here in California with South-East Ukrainian Impressionistic Art and Inspire us all to live and feel life!” Visit: unionhallgallery.org/exhibitions/ Vira Ustianska on Facebook / Instagram

Leaders from both major political parties have been working to bring back manufacturing. But American manufacturers say they are struggling to fill the manufacturing jobs we already have.

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.

Routinely called a "musician's musician," the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.