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People are using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence apps to help them with emotional issues, but experts say they are not a substitute for therapy or companionship.

We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington.

This month, the U.S. Department of Energy announced it was slashing $18 million for the Imperial Irrigation District as it moves to revoke funding for clean energy projects nationwide.

Twelve teams will enter October, but only one team will leave (with a ring). You can root for the three franchises that have never won a title before … or you can pull for the Yankees or Dodgers.

Explore clay surface design techniques — Sgraffito & Stencils! Tuesdays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1 & 15, From 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes and slips. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course while applying handmade stencils and layering techniques with colorful patterns as well textured colorful designs using the sgraffito technique. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. All materials provided. Ages 15+ welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschool funds accepted: Click here for enrollment details. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: 5-Week Surface Design | Sgraffito & Stencils San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Our most urgent environmental challenges—climate change, plastic pollution, water scarcity, waste, and biodiversity loss—are all rooted in human behavior. Solving them requires more than awareness; it demands real behavior change. In this free webinar, explore how community-based social marketing (CBSM) can help you design more effective, scalable sustainability programs. You’ll learn how to identify key actions, uncover barriers, and implement strategies that truly resonate—drawing on real-world examples and proven results. Whether you're new to CBSM or looking to deepen your impact, this session offers practical tools to drive lasting change. Visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/news-events/beyond-awareness-sparking-behavior-change-for-the-environment?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=publication&utm_campaign=ced-scs&utm_content=kpbs-cal-june25-es-webinar UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies on Instagram and Facebook

An extreme heat warning will remain in effect until at least 8 p.m. Saturday for county deserts. In addition, heat advisories will remain in effect until at least 8 p.m. Friday for the mountains and valleys.

Young Writers’ Camp is a 10-day summer program designed to inspire creative thinking and promote a love of writing. Campers will experiment with different kinds of writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. San Diego Area Writing Project teachers share the belief that writing is a process. Young Writers’ Camp engages students in that process and allows them to discover their own style, voice and potential and nurture joy in their writing. Our goal is that each young writer, regardless of skill level, has the time and space to experiment in a variety of genres while developing creativity and confidence. Students of any writing ability are invited to participate in Young Writers’ Camp. Visit: https://sdawp.ucsd.edu/programs/young-writers-camp/ywc10day.html San Diego Area Writing Project on Instagram and Facebook

NPR asked a federal judge to block CPB from awarding a $57.9 million grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system.

This week on Roundtable, we bring together a few journalists covering one of the things we love most about San Diego: food.