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Artistic Director, Christian Tordahl takes the stage again leading the talented Hillcrest Wind Ensemble for what promises to be a night of fun and excitement. The ensemble presents “Summer Fun” a collection of light wind ensemble music and music from movies and the Broadway stage, on Saturday, June 28, at Linder Hall at the First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio South, in Mission Valley. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at hillcrestwindensemble.com or at the door. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and concert begins at 7 p.m. The band’s lineup includes Aaron Copland’s, “An Outdoor Overture” and the more contemporary, “Metroplex” by Robert Sheldon. Music from the movies includes, “The Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The Music Man”. A Broadway medley and music from “My Fair Lady” are also featured. The 45 piece Hillcrest Wind Ensemble is in its 39th. year of performing and is proud to be a musical ambassador for the community as a whole. For more information look us up online at www.hillcrestwindensemble.com. Hillcrest Wind Ensemble on Facebook

This summer, the Bahia Resort Hotel invites guests to experience the new Summer Chef Cookout, a toes-in-the-sand dinner series that transforms Mission Bay into an open-air kitchen. Held on select Tuesdays each month, the event features some of the region's most celebrated chefs, each curating a one-night-only menu inspired by Southern California's bounty. Guests can enjoy golden sunsets, live music, and coastal breezes while savoring a generous spread of appetizers, fresh salads, seasonal sides, and decadent desserts. Signature entrees like charred tri-tip and banana leaf-grilled mahi mahi anchor the menu, complemented by the guest chef’s custom creations and a full bar to keep the cocktails flowing. Visit: https://bahiaresort.ticketsauce.com/e/summer-chef-cookout-with-chef-patrick-ponsaty Bahia Resort Hotel on Instagram and Facebook

Tucked away in the budget bill is a 3.5% tax on money people send to friends and relatives abroad. But people can avoid the tax by handing over personal information to the federal government.

The suspension of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission raises questions about future efforts to investigate the country's foreign adoption program.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of movement and connection at Global Unity in Dance on June 21 from 6–8 p.m. at the Schulman Auditorium in the City of Carlsbad. Organized by Persian Place in collaboration with Lucia Dance Studio and Dance Discover Studio, and with the support of the City of Carlsbad and sponsorship from Cosmic Solar Company, this heartfelt celebration honors International Dance Day by showcasing the beauty of cultural expression through dance. From the elegance of classical Persian dance to the passionate rhythms of Flamenco and Tango, and the rich traditions of the Silk Road, Mediterranean, South Pacific, East Asia, and the Americas. This vibrant performance celebrates unity, creativity, and the joy of sharing stories through movement. Persian Place on Facebook / Instagram

McBride, a Georgia native, has seen how Hollywood traffics in stereotypes about the American South. His HBO show satirizes televangelists without making religious people the butt of the joke.

First published in 2019, this story features Comic-Con spokesperson David Glanzer recalling his early days attending as a fan — including meeting Matt Groening before "The Simpsons."

A nationwide study shows how access to Medicaid saved lives. Then, business leaders are voicing their opposition to a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour in the city of San Diego. , Plus, federal funding cuts threaten a local school district’s program that provides resources to families of children with behavioral challenges.

Imperial Beach hosts approximately 90,000 attendees from Imperial Beach, and surrounding south bay and international communities. The free fireworks display provides a safe way to celebrate the national holiday! The Imperial Beach 4th of July fireworks will be shot from the IB Pier, beginning around 9 p.m. Best viewing is on the beach from Imperial Beach Blvd. to Palm Avenue, facing the end of Portwood Pier. So bring a picnic or grab a snack from neighboring businesses, then spread your beach blanket early to claim some space and catch all the action. Help keep this tradition alive. It is community events such as this that have built the ties and bonds we share with our friends and neighbors. The 4th of July Fireworks show is part of the fabric that is Imperial Beach and helps foster community pride. Visit: https://ibparksandrec.org/578/4th-of-July-Celebration

Acting President Han Duck-soo has emerged as a potential conservative standard bearer, and South Korean media reported he will officially launch his presidential campaign Friday.