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Most city and county of San Diego government offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

Creative Connections: SEL Through Contemporary Art with the ArtReach Learning Portal In this hands-on professional development workshop, educators will learn two creative projects, based on contemporary art practices, that integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Participants will explore how these art forms can encourage self-expression, emotional processing, and social connection in the classroom. The session will also introduce the ArtReach Learning Portal, offering resources and tools to support SEL-focused art education. Educators will leave with ready-to-implement projects and access to a rich digital platform for continued learning and inspiration. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The National Endowment for Arts had promised over $300,000 in grants to San Diego arts organizations. Now, those funds are on hold, leaving the future of many programs uncertain.

The co-founding member of the band was known as the Spaceman and had a hit single of his own in "New York Groove."

Join Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated cartoonist Mark Kistler at the San Diego Botanic Garden for two exciting how-to-draw workshops. Inspired by the Garden’s vibrant plant life, Kistler will lead participants through fun, step-by-step drawing exercises with his signature humor and energy. Families are invited to a lively all-ages session, while an adult-only workshop offers a more creative escape. Best known as the host of PBS classics The Secret City, Draw Squad, and Imagination Station, Kistler continues to inspire new generations through his teaching and recent award-winning documentary "The Secret Cities of Mark Kistler." Mark Kistler on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Heavy rain was expected to spread eastward across San Diego County Tuesday, with strong gusts this morning, but warmer weather should creep in by midweek into the weekend.

Aging Smart: Experts Share What You Need to Know is designed to support older adults and their families as they make important choices about the future. Attendees will hear clear, practical guidance on: Deciding whether to remain at home or transition into assisted living Understanding financial strategies for long-term care Using wills and trusts to protect loved ones and provide peace of mind Accessing San Diego programs and community resources that support families Visit: https://heartfeltcareagency.com/2025/09/17/10-09-2025-aging-smart-experts-share-what-you-need-to-know-in-spring-valley/ Heartfelt Care Agency on Instagram and Facebook

In this film, Taylor Lane, an impassioned surfer, creates a functional surfboard with 10,000 littered cigarette butts collected from California beaches. “The Cigarette Surfboard” takes Lane around the world to learn from professional surfers who are working to protect and restore the health of the oceans through science, education, art, business, and political activism. Inspired by this global cast of characters, Lane returns home to California and uses the board to generate uproar on the environmental, human health, and economic impacts of cigarette butts. This immersive documentary gives viewers an up-close experience of the ocean through surfers' eyes to amplify a message of urgency and possibility regarding the well-being of our oceans. A moderated Q&A with Lane and filmmaker Ben Judkins will follow the screening. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the Ciggy Board exhibit and refreshments. A moderated Q&A with Lane and the filmmaker, Ben Judkins, will follow the film, and speaking time will be provided to community partners, starting at 6:45 p.m. Cal State San Marcos on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. speedskaters set to compete in Milan are drawing comparisons to past greats like Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair, and Apolo Ohno. Here are four to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.