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The State Department is swapping out Calibri for Times New Roman in all its official documents, reversing a Biden-era change that aimed to increase accessibility for readers with disabilities.

The Trump's administration has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by designating the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization.

This week, we look back at San Diego FC’s inaugural season and its 3–1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps. Then, we examine a new report showing more first-year students are entering college without the math skills they need.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Library on Facebook

Experience a journey of solo flute pieces spanning different cultures and times with musician Pam Vliek Martchev. She will be featuring the flute, alto flute, and piccolo, as well as composers like Marin-Marais, Bozza, Karg-Elert, and more. Pam Vliek Martchev served as principal flute with the Boulder Philharmonic in Colorado for 10 seasons, and has been a guest principal flutist of the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Santa Barbara Symphony, Reno Chamber Orchestra, California Chamber Orchestra, and Long Beach Opera. She has been featured on many chamber music series such as La Jolla Summerfest, Art of Elan, Jacaranda, Chamber Music Unbound in Mammoth, Blanco Performing Arts in Texas, the Tannahill Arts Festival in Scotland, Le Salon de Musique, Bruman at UCLA, Dilijan, and LACMA Sundays Live. She is currently a member of the woodwind quintet Presidio Winds. You may have heard her on movie soundtracks, CD recordings, television specials, and in the San Diego pit for broadway shows such as King and I, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and My Fair Lady. A native of Long Island, NY, she began attending the Manhattan School of Music pre-college program at age 12, and continued another four years for her Bachelor of Music - her primary teachers were Harold Jones and Linda Chesis. During her student years, she won prizes in many competitions, was a soloist with the Long Island and Massapequa Philharmonic, and was featured on WQXR’s Young Artist Showcase. She has been a guest teacher at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC); University of Oregon, Eugene; University of Nevada, Reno; and Manhattan School of Music. Her students have auditioned successfully for conservatory degrees across the country, top prizes in national competitions including the NFA High School Soloist, the National Youth Orchestra, and CA All-Southern and All-State ensembles. She is a Haynes Artist, and is the flute professor at San Diego State University, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, the University of San Diego, and San Diego Summer Music Institute (SDSMI) Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Digitally inspired art in Escondido, exploring "joy futurism," festive ska, a San Diego Scrooge, boat parades, Hanukkah and more.

Welcome to our Grazing Board and Flower Arranging Workshop! Join us in person at Deliberately Adopted Floral & Design for a fun and creative event. Learn how to create a stunning seasonal floral arrangement followed by an Autum Harvest themed Grazing Board Workshop. Learn how to create a beautiful and delicious grazing board perfect for the fall season. Chef Kerra will guide you through selecting the best seasonal ingredients in our region, arranging them artfully, and impressing your guests with your newfound skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to up your hosting game as the holidays approach. This is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner florist and indulge in some tasty treats. Ticket includes: -Complimentary welcome mocktail drink. -30 minute seasonal floral stem bar workshop, where you create your own take home seasonal floral bouquet led by a floral expert. Select from farm fresh fall blooms and greens. -1hr. private chef instruction on how to create the perfect thanksgiving style grazing board with locally sourced items. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autumn-harvest-grazing-board-and-flower-arranging-workshop-tickets-1693977003819?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Deliberately Adopted Floral & Design on Instagram and Facebook

The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / WatchThursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Hosted by veteran traveler and avid train buff Jeff Wilson, the film showcases the construction marvels and visual splendors of the Swiss rail system, world-class mainlines, stunning scenic routes, and beautiful cog trains.

The Barrio Logan art and community space celebrates three years as a museum and 10 years as an organization. With the loss of EPA funding to vital programs, leaders remain hopeful.