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Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) is proud to honor Christopher and Tracy Williams with the third annual Kathy Brombacher Lifetime Theatre Achievement Award and Colleen O’Harra with the second annual Hattie “Sunshine” Brooks Award for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Oceanside, California. The awards will be presented during OTC’s 2025 Gala Celebration, Garden Party Gala, on Saturday, September 21, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at El Corazon Senior Center (3480 Village Commercial Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056). The afternoon celebration will feature live entertainment, refreshments, a silent auction, and a live auction. This special event is a fundraiser in support of OTC’s mission to enrich the community through live theatre, arts education, and cultural programming. As a cultural hub at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater, OTC is dedicated to producing thought-provoking work, spotlighting local talent, and fostering meaningful connections through the shared experience of the arts in Oceanside. - Early Bird Single Ticket (Until August 15): $150 - Regular Single Ticket: $175 - Early Bird Table Sponsor (Total of 8 Guests): $1,000 - Table Sponsor (Total of 8 Guests): $1,500 Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died on Sunday at 84 years old.

The former WWE wrestler considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts before realizing, "I don't like getting punched in the face." Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in a new film.

Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.

Join us for an extraordinary evening where the vibrant sounds of Westwind Virtuosi strings meet the world-renowned public art of the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego! Westwind Virtuosi is thrilled to present a unique concert program on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at The BEAR, one of the iconic public art installations within the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego. Prepare for a captivating “Bridgerton Classical String Spectacular" – an enchanting musical journey featuring themes from the beloved series and more. This program celebrates the enduring power of music, traversing classical elegance, cinematic beauty, and beyond. This is a free community concert! We are immensely grateful for the generous support of the Music Performance Trust Fund and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, whose contributions make this event possible. Westwind Virtuosi on Facebook

As San Diegans respond to recent government actions through art, we look at how protest signs, zines and installations connect today’s movements to a long history of resistance.

California spent hundreds of millions on prison and hospital healthcare staff, auditors found, but vacancy rates rose since 2019, exceeding 30% at three facilities despite bonuses and pay raises, with inadequate oversight and planning.

Celebrate Native American culture and community with the Barona Band of Mission Indians at the 53rd Annual Barona Powwow over Labor Day Weekend. The three-day celebration begins on Friday, August 29 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.

The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.

FREE. Please join us for Terrific Talks! At 1 p.m. "When Has a Work of Art Changed Anything?" with Arzu Ozkal, SDSU Professor Prof. Ozkal will help us examine how art, design, and protest visuals confront authority and reclaim space, showing how sustained cultural actions over time have collectively shaped public memory and changed many elements of society. At 2:30 p.m. "My Story -- And Yours" with Ruben Navarette, Writer, Podcaster & Syndicated Columnist Nationally syndicated columnist and author Ruben Navarrette turns the lens on himself, and unpacks how the current Administration policies on Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles radicalized him out of the center. Come early for a good parking spot and seat! To join a Zoom meeting, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. Meetings will start at 12:45 p.m. (you can join 15 minutes earlier) and the speaker will start at 1 p.m. Email: life.miracosta@gmail.com