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Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem.

The Lithuanian composer, now based in New York, creates layered, deliberate music that she hopes will grant listeners the freedom to enter an altered state of mind.

A range of crime data has been going around to make the argument that Washington, D.C., is — or isn't — safe. We talk to crime experts to make sense of it all.

Our top picks for book events to check out this season: Fantasy, found family and queer joy; the life of Kenny G; Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen; the return of a beloved book festival; and a queer rom-com debut.

Native American leaders say the omissions prevent people from learning about their collective history.

Immerse yourself in a transformational learning community dedicated to the practice of authentic compassion. Centered on the work of Dr. Frank Rogers, Jr., professor of spiritual formation and creator of the Compassion Practice, this 36-day hybrid practicum includes three in-person retreats and five online sessions, with expert instruction by trained Compassion Practice facilitators, guided meditations, focused readings, and facilitated small groups. Discover the flow of real compassion — not a fake version based on the obligation to love someone or the ideal of loving yourself, but genuine compassionate regard for yourself and for others. A real compassion that moves you beyond the sentiment of compassion and into meaningful action. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-practice-cultivating-compassion-for-ourselves-and-others-tickets-1269911442309?aff=cal

Have a blast exploring local wildlife and learning about conservation at the Living Coast! Our campers will engage with animal ambassadors, discover the species of San Diego, and see why protecting nature is so important. This fun, hands-on camp is a great way for kids to connect with the natural world while learning about our environment. Visit: Wildlife Day Camps Living Coast Discovery Center on Instagram and Facebook

Whales are at risk of injury and death when they get entangled in fishing gear. The federal agency says there was a small drop in incidents from the previous year.

Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be Located in Performance Lab D -10 Dr. Michael D. Munson is the organist of the First United Methodist Church of Escondido, a Life Member of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and current Dean of the Palomar Chapter of the AGO. He has concertized in Southern California, the eastern United States, and Europe. He has also given four concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park as part of the weekly Sunday Concert Series there.** **Munson earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music from the Eastman School of Music in 1992. Since 1994, Dr. Munson has been working at Palomar College when he started accompanying ballet classes, which he still does. Currently, he teaches class and applied piano, plays for ballet, and accompanies the choirs and voice class. He has taught beginning piano, music theory, and organ. He also accompanies and coaches students in the music program at Mira Costa College. Visit: Michael Munson – Concert Hour Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Fresh. Fiery. For All. Kick off the countdown to the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) with a high energy pre-party at Quartyard! Join us this August as we welcome Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, and Latin soul. This pre-party sets the stage for the second annual SDTJ Jazz Festival, happening October 2–5, 2025. Join us as we celebrate our region’s binational jazz history with a festival that channels a cultural legacy reaching back 100 years. This year’s program brings together international, national, and regional artists performing across three unique venues in San Diego and Tijuana. San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival on Facebook / Instagram