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The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump.

Kay Sohini's graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City, tells a story of migration and redefinition. Gay Talese gathers many of his great pieces about the city in A Town Without Time.

Part party, part concert, part runway show, part epic costume contest, ART AFTER DARK returns to Oceanside Museum of Art on October 26, 2024! With just one week left before the big bash, we’re offering a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE deal! That’s two tickets for the price of one! So rally the entire crew and grab these tickets before they’re gone. Saving is easy, just enter the coupon code BOGO at checkout. . Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~art-after-dark?tab_4940= Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy megamerger staged by Warren Buffett.

Congress could vote on a measure requiring the release of files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. One of its sponsors says the bill has strong bipartisan and public support.

There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.

Join San Diego Alzheimer’s Partners for a Free Community Event in San Diego The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) and over a half-dozen of San Diego’s Alzheimer's partners invite the community to a free event on March 23, 2024, USC Day of SCervice, in support of accelerating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. Event Highlights Include: - Expert Panels: Hear from leading experts in the field, including ATRI physicians and advocates. - A screening of “Remembering Gene Wilder” (2023, 92-mins) - Accessible to All: Spanish translation services will be provided. - Renowned Speakers Lending Their Voices - Our impressive lineup of speakers brings diverse perspectives on Alzheimer's research and personal experiences: Dr. Paul Aisen, MD: Founding Director of Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, Professor of Neurology and Epstein Alzheimer's Disease Director's Chair Dr. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD: Prominent Professor of Neurology and Medical Director of ATRI Dr. Michael Plopper, MD: Psychiatrist and director of Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center at Sharp HealthCare Karen B. Wilder: Alzheimer's advocate and wife to the late comic actor Gene Wilder Day's Agenda: - 9:00 a.m. A coffee truck and snacks will be available for attendees - 10:00 a.m. Morning panel moderated by CBS 8 Evening news anchor Carlo Cecchetto begins with insights from ATRI physicians Dr. Paul Aisen and Dr. Michael Rafii, along with Dr. Michael Plopper from Sharp HealthCare. Special guest Karen Wilder will share her personal journey and the making of the film chronicling her husband Gene Wilder's life. - 11:30 a.m. Q&A begins - 12:00 p.m. Lunch for registered event attendees. - 1:00 p.m. Afternoon panel moderated by Glenner Centers advocate Kimberly King, "Lived Experience of Taking Part in Alzheimer’s Research: Perspectives from Two Latina Care Partners", with Lupe Morales (Co-Chair of the ACTC Research Participant Advisory Board) and Cynthia Sierra (ACTC Research Participant Advisory Board) - 2:00 p.m. A screening of “Remembering Gene Wilder” (2023, 92-mins) “We are excited to participate. We all have a shared goal to generate more clinical trial participation. These clinical trials are vital to the work we do” said Janet Hamada-Kelley, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association San Diego & Imperial County. “Without clinical trials, there can be no better treatments, no prevention, and no cure for Alzheimer's disease.” RSVP for a Day of Discovery This no-cost event is open to all, but all attendees must individually RSVP at http://atrinews.usc.edu/2024-day-of-scervice-eng for English-language speakers or http://atrinews.usc.edu/2024-day-of-scervice-esp for Spanish-language speakers. This event will be overbooked and auditorium seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your spot as seating is limited. “I am excited that this is also a community service project as part of USC Alumni Day of SCervice on March 23, and the San Diego Trojan Family will be making a difference,” said Shelley Moore, President-Elect, San Diego Trojan League of San Diego County. About Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI): The mission of the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is to rigorously test methods for early detection of and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and bring effective therapeutics to the world. For more information on ATRI and its efforts, please visit our website atri.usc.edu For more information visit: atrinews.usc.edu

The American Library Association (ALA) is hosting its 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition through July 2 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego. This is the largest library event in the world and for the next five days thousands of librarians and library workers (included 330 from the San Diego Public Library) will connect with authors, publishers, educators and vendors to take part in education, discussions and sharing resources on the most urgent topics facing libraries today including book banning, artificial intelligence, and intellectual freedom. Over 500 speakers and authors will be featured including Trevor Noah, Taraji P. Henson and Anika Noni Rose. This year’s conference will also include many exciting and revamped events for ALA – including the Banned Books Big Chair, Intellectual Freedom Rally, an expanded Sails Pavilion, JobLIST Placement Center for emerging talent looking to grow professionally, and a United For Libraries Main Stage with Connie Chung. ALA will also debut two new features within the Library Marketplace year: STEAM Pavilion - where the wonders of the world come to life through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics ALA @ The Beach – a one-of-a-kind experience paying homage to San Diego The speaking roster also includes many other acclaimed, bestselling authors and newsmakers, including Ali Velshi from MSNBC, global gymnast phenomenon Maggie Nichols, and best-selling poet Kwame Alexander. The ALA President’s Program will feature panelists such as Christina Gavin, Gerald B. Moore, Kathleen Nubel, and Angela Watkins. They will join ALA President Emily Drabinski in conversation to discuss The Heart of Our Story: A Celebration of Library Workers. Advance registration for the Annual Conference & Exhibition is currently open at 2024.alaannual.org. Standard registration rates will apply from June 22 through July 2. There are options for full five-day registration, Single Day, or exhibits-only, and group discounts are available for libraries that want to send several staff members. The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition will explore issues impacting libraries and their communities, with a packed five-day agenda that includes more than 175 educational programs created and curated by library professionals. 500+ speakers and authors will be present, in addition to nearly 550+ exhibitors. The programs cover a diverse range of urgent topics facing libraries, such as artificial intelligence, health and wellness, intellectual freedom, strategic partnerships and justice-involved services. For more information, visit 2024.alaannual.org or ala.org. Schedule-at-a-Glance American Library Association on Facebook / Instagram

"The US Air Guitar Championships return to San Diego! The ultimate mashup of music and mayhem—the US Air Guitar Championships are storming into town! Part rock concert, part comedy spectacle, this high-octane showdown features larger-than-life competitors shredding invisible axes with wild passion and jaw-dropping flair. FREE Show. All ages. Join us at 7 p.m. on June 27th!" Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-us-air-guitar-regional-championships-san-diego-ca-registration-1324656757019 US Air Guitar on Instagram and Facebook

We're back on May 30, 7 p.m., at Finest City Improv, you punsters! Pundemonium! is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! Winners of each round will get the coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy to take home. Tickets are only $6, but they sell out quick! Visit: https://finestcity.vbotickets.com/event/pundemonium_san_diego%60s_only_pun_competition/144606 Finest City Improv on Facebook