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Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. NPR's Scott Simon remembers covering Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign in Mississippi.

The Inclement Weather Shelter Program for homeless San Diegans was activated Tuesday by the San Diego Housing Commission in partnership with the city of San Diego.

Don't toss it; fix it! Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library on Saturday, January 18th, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fix your items for free, first come, first served. 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. Free to the public, register today Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic

Trinity Theater presents: "ANNIE, JR." Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charless Stause Lyrics by Martin Charnin Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin Based on “Little Orphan Annie”® By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Directed by Sean Boyd* About the Show: "Annie JR." follows the story of an orphan named Annie living a “hard-knock life” at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Performing March 21-23, 2025 at Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Dr, San Diego, CA 92117 "Annie JR." is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY, (212) 541-4684, mtishows.com. Director: Sean Boyd Choreographer and Musical Director: Megan Goyette Trinity Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

After the wildfires destroyed homes and disrupted routines, many parents saw behavioral shifts in their kids. Some families found support in a camp designed to help kids affected by natural disaster.

An Unmatched Experience for Wine and Spirits Education and Professional Development Known for delivering industry-leading education and fostering career-long relationships, SommCon is the destination for the beverage community to gather and share insights, elevate craft, and drive the future of the industry forward. In a time of rapid change and reinvention for the beverage alcohol industry, SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo returns to San Diego, September 7–9, 2025, with an expanded focus on connection, education, and the future of the trade. SommCon is the premier gathering for professionals in the wine, beer, and spirits industry, offering unparalleled opportunities for education, networking, and career development. SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo offers a comprehensive program of wine and spirits education, professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing domestic and international producers of wine, beer, spirits, and brands in the low and no alcohol category. SommCon produces Concours d'Spirits and Concours d'Vin, impartial competitions of domestic and international wines and spirits, in partnership with The SOMM Journal, and SommGo, an on-demand streaming service featuring educational content for the global wine, beer, and spirits industry. SommCon is produced by Fast Forward, an event management and media company that specializes in consumer and business events in wine, beer, spirits, culinary, and hospitality. Visit: SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo SommCon on Instagram and Facebook

Washington, D.C.'s vending machine LitBox distributes books, with a serving of hope as local writers struggle with arts funding cuts.

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.

San Diego Music Society Artistic Director Paul Tseng, cellist, and CSU San Marcos Music Department Chair, Ching-Ming Cheng, pianist, will be playing in the "Music by the Sea" concert series in Encinitas. The program will include: "Kol Nidrei" by Max Bruch, "Romance" by Liu Zhuang, "Adagio and Allegro" by Robert Schumann, and the epic "Sonata for Cello" and "Piano in C" by Sergei Prokofiev. Visit: sdmusic.org/mbs25/

The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.