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Award-winning composer, producer, performer, curator, and UCSD Professor in Computer Music King Britt presents an informative and genre-breaking music travelogue honoring innovators of color who have shaped electronic music’s landscape, spanning genres like Chicago House, Detroit Techno, and Drum & Bass. His course has had many icons Zoom into the class, including Herbie Hancock, George Clinton, Tokimonsta and many more. Registration encouraged In addition to being a sought-after producer, Britt is a leading authority on Afrofuturism in music. His illustrious career includes collaborations with a wide array of iconic artists and creators, such as De La Soul, Madlib, John Legend, and director Michael Mann. His remix portfolio is equally diverse, ranging from James Brown and Solange to Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa. Britt's work integrates modern practices in electronic music with a deep, industry-informed perspective, bridging academic rigor with real-world expertise. He's a recipient of the prestigious Pew Fellowship and has spent over 30 years as a producer, composer, and performer, advancing electronic music on a global scale. Visit our Juneteenth page for more information about the holiday and 2025 library Juneteenth events. San Diego Central Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears a case that could strike down the last major part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that remains standing.

A literary celebration is coming to San Diego. More than 40 award-winning authors are participating in interactive panel sessions and book signings at the inaugural San Diego Book Festival taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am - 4pm, on the University of San Diego campus.

Jean Paul Al Arab and his 6-month-old led police on a brief foot chase during a University at Buffalo ceremony. The school said the grad violated rules about who can participate in the commencement.

Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide work-space, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item and it’s all free, though we welcome donations to keep the movement growing! Whether we fix it or not, you’ll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked while trusting it won’t end up in a landfill. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic Zero Waste San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday afternoon and grew to more than 7.6 square miles by Thursday night and remained uncontained.

A brain surgeon explains how children’s brains work and how screen time might have an impact on how young brains develop.

A new study points out success stories — and potential obstacles — to bringing vaccines to the world's children.

Some praised realistic elements like the depiction of the White House situation room. But others said parts of the plot didn't ring true.

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.