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Critical infrastructure supporting California’s foster care system is quietly collapsing, leaving children at risk. A well-meaning reform intended to help sexual abuse survivors in the foster care system is contributing to the crisis.

The annual event pits some of the trading card and video game's most seasoned players against each other — and it demonstrates how Pokémon has maintained its grip on pop culture.

Teens explore design & woodworking with a focus on chairs! Monday through Friday June 15 – 19, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 13+ years welcome! This week of Summer Camp is all about designing chairs for every body! The Craft Collective welcomes teens for a week of chair design, building, and design exploration. Why are most chairs the same size? We’ll talk about how chairs can be made for every BODY and how comfort and designs affect our bodies. We’ll be sketching designs with pencil to paper and then we’ll move into model making and prototypes of chairs. Along the way, we’ll talk about the basics of how a chair is built, the various forces, and how failures can happen when not built properly. We’ll do mock-ups with plywood to refine our designs. Depending on how many design iterations each chairmaker goes through, by the end of the week, they’ll have some fun designs, models, lots of knowledge, and hopefully built chairs to show for it. Machine and tool safety is a big part of this camp. It is intended for teens with a keen interest in woodworking, design, or making chairs. Cell phones will be put away during this camp. Teens must be at least 13 years old to participate, since we’ll be using big machines in addition to hand tools. Sorry, no adults allowed. This camp is for teens, ages 13-17 years. No experience needed. All materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Jane Austen Bollywood Musical you didn't know you needed! This modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, "Pride and Prejudice," features the lives of four unmarried daughters in an Indian family. Directed by Gurinder Chadha, "Bride and Prejudice" features vibrant Bollywood musical set pieces and dance numbers guaranteed to make you shake what your mama gave you. There will be a live Bollywood cultural dance performance before the film by San Diego Indian dance groups Arudra Dance School and 35-Bhangra Club. Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha is the director of the hit sports comedy-drama "Bend It Like Beckham" that follows the lives of two young women chasing soccer glory despite their parents' wishes. At 40 years plus, Picture This at the Central Library is the longest running cinema series in San Diego. Weekly screenings showcase Hollywood, American independent, and international cinema, with occasional added features including speakers, artists, and music. Visit mysdpl.org/austenevents for other Austen 250 events! San Diego Public Library on Instagram

Learn to sew your own clothing! Monday through Friday Aug 3 – 7, from 1 – 4 p.m. Ages 13+ years welcome! This class is designed for teens who want to learn machine sewing skills to explore making their own clothes. Instructor & Sewist Hannah Gioutlos will guide students as they gain confidence using a sewing machine; practice essential techniques like seam finishes, hems, and zippers; and explore how to read and follow a garment pattern. Along the way, teens will work on beginner-friendly garment projects that build real sewing skills and result in wearable pieces. Whether you’re dreaming of making your own wardrobe, customizing thrift finds, or simply learning a valuable skill, this class will give your teen the tools and knowledge to get started. No prior sewing experience is required. Note: If your child/teen will bring their own sewing machine, it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. You will need all the cords, the manual, the presser foot, at least 1 bobbin and the bobbin case. Check this ahead of time. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Kids learn to upcycle & get creative! Monday through Friday July 13 – 17, from 1 – 4 p.m. Ages 8-14 years welcome! In this week-long camp, kids will learn basic machine sewing techniques using different fabrics and thrifted clothes to bring upcycled projects to life. All materials provided. Beginners welcome. No experience necessary. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Kids learn to sew & embellish stuffies! Monday through Friday June 29 – July 3, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 8-14 years welcome! In this week-long camp, kids will learn hand and machine sewing techniques, embellishments and more. Different techniques will be taught every day while campers make their very own plushies! All materials provided. Beginners welcome. No experience necessary. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, a complex of now 32 single-story cottages, known as the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, occupies an area of under two acres. The variety of cultures represented is matched by an equally diverse floral landscape from around the world. While the charming buildings draw most visitors’ attention, it’s worth taking a closer look at the rich variety of trees and other flora. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for "In the Dark" at the University of San Diego's La Gran Terraza for an unforgettable evening where you’ll immerse yourself in art you can touch, music you can feel, and a unique dining experience. Pre-Event Time | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Arrive early for an intimate pre-event experience. Spend time with the artists, observing their creative process and engaging in conversation as they work. Enjoy light refreshments in this relaxed, interactive setting. This prelude enriches your evening, setting the stage for the immersive experiences to follow. Pre-Event Add-on : $25 Event Time | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The main event invites you to an unforgettable dining experience where every dish tells a story, featuring vivid descriptions, tantalizing aromas, and exquisite flavors that will delight your palate. As the evening unfolds, enjoy captivating storytelling, lively dancing, and thoughtful gifting, creating a rich tapestry of moments that engage all your senses. Join us for a night you won't want to miss! Regular Ticket Price: $125 * If you are a member of the blind or low vision community, or if you are a friend or family member of someone in that community, please reach out to the event organizer at 619-433-4493 for details about community pricing. The proceeds will primarily support USD's Engineering Exchange for Social Justice, which connects engineering students and leaders from the blind community to create technologies and services that improve independence and quality of life for individuals with visual impairments. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will be allocated to Gifted Back to expand their program, including a service designed to assist blind or low-vision individuals who want to travel. This function will be co-sponsored by the University of San Diego’s Engineering Exchange for Social Justice, and Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action; along with GiftedBack.

Government minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the change put an end to "an archaic and undemocratic principle." The removed aristocrats are 92 of the House of Lords' 800 members.