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Celebrate OTC’s 15th anniversary at "The Ruby Revelry" on Saturday, September 12, from 5–8 p.m. at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA). This upscale housewarming celebration and fundraiser will support OTC’s year-round operations, including professional productions, youth theatre education, apprenticeship opportunities, and community engagement initiatives. The evening will honor Alyssa “Ajay” and Toni Junious, co-founders of Soultry Sisters, as the 2026 recipients of the Hattie “Sunshine” Brooks Award, recognizing their contributions to Oceanside’s arts community. Guests can enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and several ways to support OTC throughout the night. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

America's farms have largely escaped the president's aggressive immigration crackdown. But as ICE sweeps continue across the nation, farmers are uneasy because many still can't find enough workers.

The world made it to another Friday without an AI apocalypse, so here's the quiz! See you next week … maybe.

Vintage & Book Sale to Support Library The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library invite the community to a Vintage & Book Sale on Saturday, June 20, in the Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Room and Courtyard at 330 North Coast Highway. The event features vintage items for purchase, as well as a large book sale, with most used books on sale for only one dollar. The sale opens at 10 a.m. to all, but begins early, at 9 a.m., for Friends of the Oceanside Public Library members only. Memberships, starting at $20 per year, are available for purchase at the door. The Library has creative volunteers, staff, and Friends members who have collected and donated an array of one-of-a-kind keepsakes and vintage items most often found at estate sales or antique stores. Treasures are from every corner: jewelry, home goods, décor, accessories, and art, to name a few. Thousands of great bargain books will be available for purchase. The book sale offers a mix of books and DVDs, all priced at just $1 each. Unique gift books, art works, and puzzles are specially priced. Volunteers will be on hand to assist attendees in finding and purchasing items. The event will also feature works by local artists. Proceeds from memberships and fundraising events such as these make Library programs for all ages possible. The Friends of the Library support everything from purchasing books for the Library’s collection to funding events such as storytimes, teen activities, technology assistance, and community-centered programming—including cultural celebrations, Homework Helpers, and Library Club for adults with special needs. The mission of the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library is to support and promote the services and resources of the Oceanside Public Library through community involvement, volunteer activities, and fundraising. For information about Friends bookstores; or becoming a Friend, Business Friend or volunteer; please visit oplfriends.org or call (760) 435-5560. For Library hours, programs, and other information, click the “About Us” tab at oceansidepubliclibrary.org. The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Native American culture and community with the Barona Band of Mission Indians at the 54th Annual Barona Powwow over Labor Day Weekend. The three-day celebration begins on Friday, September 4 with gourd dancing at 6 p.m. followed by a grand entry of dancers in full regalia at 8 p.m. The event continues Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Hundreds of Native American dancers from across the country will compete and showcase traditional and contemporary dance styles including the Fancy Shawl Dance and Grass Dance. Alongside the dancing, visitors can enjoy Hand Drum contests, singing, drumming, and food favorites like Indian fry bread tacos. A wide selection of arts, crafts, and handmade jewelry will also be available from local and traveling vendors. The Barona Powwow takes place at the Barona Sports Complex on the Barona Indian Reservation, located just one mile north of Barona Resort & Casino on Wildcat Canyon Road in Lakeside. For more information, visit the Barona Powwow Facebook page: facebook.com/BaronaPowwow.

In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legislatures and public life to ensure respect for the inherent dignity of all people.

Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.

The San Diego Book Festival is returning August 22, 2026 with more than 145 local and national authors participating as speakers and exhibitors. The annual event will take place on the University of San Diego campus from 10am - 4pm with anticipated attendance of 8,000.

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San Diego Art Prize; Toy Piano Festival; Gilbert Castellanos plays Dizzy Gillespie; Nereida Dusten at Visions; Surf Côte d’Ivoire's screening of "The Rising Dawn"; local poetry; "Phantom of the Opera" and more.