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According to the American Library Association, 2024 saw 821 attempts to censor library materials and services, with 2,452 unique titles challenged. While these numbers are lower than 2023, they continue to exceed those prior to 2020. This year, ALA has named award-winning actor and civil rights activist George Takei as honorary chair of Banned Books Week.

Trump campaigned on helping American workers through his immigration policies. Now that he's revoked work authorization for thousands of immigrants, those left behind are feeling taxed by their absence.

EVE will be hosting the first Wellness Social event in collaboration with Wildcard Pilates on Sunday, November 9. The event will have the largest DJ set focused on health and wellness with breathwork & guided meditation, Pilates with a view, sound healing, wellness resources and a DJ set by Daniel Joseph. To learn more at: https://events.sweatpals.com/6ddd6e7d Wildcard Pilates on Instagram

Join us at the Museum of Photographic Arts for a compelling double feature that explores memory, identity, and personal storytelling through the lens of photography and film. "A Photographic Memory" and "Ben Between Africa" are both documentaries that follow deeply personal journeys of two filmmakers seeking to understand a late family member through the photographs, letters, and archives they left behind. Together, they explore universal themes of grief, intergenerational healing, memory, and belonging. These aren’t just films; they’re acts of remembrance, filmmaking as a bridge between past and present. We believe the pairing of these two works offers a unique opportunity for audiences to reflect on the power of personal storytelling and the emotional resonance of archival film. Medium Photo on Facebook / Instagram

A decade ago, the self-proclaimed Islamic State group held vast swaths of territory across Iraq and Syria, but President Trump declared it destroyed in 2019.

There's lots of data to show cardiac troubles spike during the holidays amid the mix of merrymaking, travel and stress. But there are ways to spot the signs of trouble before it's too late.

A report from the advocacy group Everytown For Gun Safety analyzed data from local police departments on nearly 350,000 guns used in crimes from 2020 to 2024, including where they came from.

So much of the holiday season is about finding a balance between bright lights and dark nights. Sixpence None the Richer's music finds depth in the in-between.

KPBS Public Matters initiative with Voice of San Diego recently launched a series all about housing called In Whose Backyard, and reporters Will Huntsberry and Jake Gotta answered questions about housing policy and progress in an AMA on r/SanDiego on Reddit.

We're thrilled to announce this special concert to kick off our 2025-26 Cultural Events Concert season! We'll be joined by Patrick A. Scott, award-winning concert organist and Director of Music & Organist at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee. His recital will include classic pieces as well as an improvisational suite based on themes submitted by the audience – spanning a wide-range of genres such as hymn, classical, musical theatre, film, and Top 40!). Come participate in the improv selection and enjoy this beautiful showcase the capabilities of the First Church San Diego organ. If you're unable to join us in person, the concert will also be livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSanDiego This concert is dedicated to the memory of John Mathison who served as the Chair for the CEC for the 2024-2025 series. About the Musician: Dr. Scott is recognized as one of the prominent organists of his generation having won both the first prize and the audience prize in the American Guild of Organists’ National Competition in Organ Improvisation held at the AGO National Convention in Boston in 2014. At the same convention, he was also awarded second prize in the Schoenstein Hymn-Playing Competition. In 2016, he was named one of the top 20 leaders and organists under the age of 30 by The Diapason magazine. He is Director of Music & Organist at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in the heart of Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. There, he serves as the Artistic Director for the Memphis Boy & Girl Choir, provides music for chapel services for the Grace-St. Luke’s School, plans an annual music concert series, and leads a program supporting multiple choirs including a chorister program affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music. About The Cultural Events Music Series: First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Please consider becoming a patron of the music series! Learn more at: https://www.fumcsd.org/ministries/cultural-events-music-series/ First UMC of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram