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Calls for generational change and dissatisfaction with the status quo have been at the center of campaigns by younger candidates. While that has lifted some to victory, others have fallen short.

San Diego Poetry Annual and San Diego Public Library present the 9th annual Steve Kowit Poetry Prize, given to deserving poets anywhere in honor of celebrated local poet Steve Kowit, a former teacher at San Diego State University and Southwestern College. Winners and Honorable Mentions are invited to read at the annual awards reception. The program honors late local poet Steve Kowit’s contributions to American poetry. The program will feature readings by the top three 2024 Steve Kowit Poetry Prize honorees and special appearances by all three existing San Diego Poet Laureates Paola Capó-García, Jason Magabo Prez, Ron Salisbury, and California Beat Poet Laureate Chris Vannoy. Winning and Honorable Mention poems are published in the San Diego Poetry Annual. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/copy-2025-kowit-awards-and-san-diego-poetry-celebration-388380 San Diego Poetry Annual on Instagram and Facebook

Peter Pupping Quartet Valentine’s Day Concert Join us for a romantic and upbeat Valentine’s Day concert featuring the Peter Pupping Quartet. Enjoy a vibrant mix of Nuevo flamenco, Bossa Nova, Samba, Cuban Latin jazz, and contemporary music. Fans of the Gypsy Kings, Ottmar Liebert, Latin jazz, and Carlos Santana will love this dynamic performance. In addition to Latin influences, the band will perform hit songs by artists like James Taylor. 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
 Bethlehem Lutheran Church: 925 Balour in Encinitas, California 
 The quartet features Peter Pupping and William Wilson on guitar, 
Jeff Basile on bass, and Gerlando Compilati on percussion. Reservations can be made by confirming attendance via email at guitar@guitarsounds.com. Payment will be accepted at the door, with a suggested donation of $30. Please include the number of guests, names, and contact information in your reservation request, and a confirmation will be sent in return. For more information guitar@guitarsounds.com / 760.815.5616

President Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without first consulting Congress has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers who say the move bypasses their constitutional authority to declare war.

The State Department has shuttered the team involved in South China Sea security, getting rid of top experts on the subject at a time when the administration says security in the region is a priority.

Featuring Chris Stillwell, John Stanten, Bobby Cressey and Special Guests Guitarist for Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Shots Fired, DJ Williams Projekt, & Agent 3. From the moment the band’s first single, “She’s No Good,” dropped into rotation on SiriusXM radio this past spring, Shots Fired has been designated as a 2018 “heat-seaker” and “artist to watch.” Williams is the founder of the funky Richmond based band, DJ Williams Projekt; leader of a west coast rock & soul outfit, and the guitarist for San Diego’s critically acclaimed group, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. Since starting a full time music career in 2001, DJ has toured the globe from small rock venues to large prestigious music festivals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Visit: https://winstonsob.com/calendar/week/halloween-party-dj-williams-band

Peltier's imprisonment had symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans across the country who believe in his innocence.

President Trump is looking to use the IRS to achieve some of his political goals. Some experts see parallels with Nixon's efforts to interfere with the agency.

Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball.

Bavarian palaces, imperial tombs in China and memorials to Khmer Rouge victims are among the sites being recognized by the United Nations agency.