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The residents of Thulasendrapuram in southern India are rooting for Kamala Harris, whose maternal grandfather lived in the village a century ago. They've organized prayers for her in the local temple.

Join us for Convoy Nights: AANHPI Heritage Month Edition on May 4, 2024 from 4 - 9 p.m.! Kilowatt Brewing is celebrating May with the Convoy District to highlight an amazing array of local vendors with the perfect gifts for friends and family to enjoy Spring. Open to the public, pet-friendly, and free to attend for all ages; Enjoy delicious food offerings, local artisan vendors, multi-cultural activities and entertainment, and our delicious lineup of Kilowatt brews (available for 21+ guests)! Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kilowatt Brewing: 7576 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardSan Diego, CA, 92111 Entertainment Lineup: 4:00PM - Legendary Lion Dance Association 4:15PM - House of Ukraine 4:30PM - Orihinal Doce Pares Eskrima 5:00PM - Welcome Ceremony 5:15PM -San Diego Lucky Lion Dancers 5:30PM - Terry Matsuoka 5:55PM - Lunairè Dance Crew 6:00PM - DJ Destijl 7:00PM - DJ Mae or Mae Not 8:00PM - DJ Edroc Visit: https://convoydistrict.com/convoyevents Convoy District San Diego on Instagram / Facebook

Grossmont College Dance Department presents “Entrances & Exits 2024”, a faculty choreographed dance concert. Faculty choreographers Nancy Boskin-Mullen, Jazmyn Brown, Brittany Gómez, Lesa Green, Gina Bolles Sorensen, and Kyle Sorensen, along with Melissa Adao (guest artist) and Lauren Pym (Grossmont College Dance alumnus), will be presenting an evening of new works. The diverse program, which is reflective of the department’s course offerings, includes works in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and tap. For more information visit: gcccd.universitytickets.com

Supervisors voted on the measure after hearing a staff presentation on county efforts to help residents affected by pollution.

“Words are the only bread we can really share.” – Luis Alberto Urrea …and sharing a feast of words is what masterful storyteller, New York Times bestselling author Luis Alberto Urrea, does best. You won’t want to miss this afternoon as he introduces his newest novel, 'Good Night', Irene, which highlights the fearless female volunteers who served overseas during World War II and presents a story of “survival, camaraderie, and courage on the front line” (Kristin Hannah). Join us to explore themes of hope, heartbreak, friendship, trust, and both the consequences and brutalities of war at the Georgina Cole Library. For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

What do anti-racist movements in the United States have in common with similar struggles in other parts of the world? Join UCSD Professor of History Daniel Widener for a lively discussion of his new book: "Third Worlds Within: Multiethnic Movements and Transnational Solidarity". Audience Q&A will follow. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Widener expands conceptions of the struggle for racial justice by reframing antiracist movements in the U.S. in an international context. What connects seemingly disparate groups in their own local and global struggles? How does the fight against racism unfolds both locally and globally and creates new forms of solidarity? What is the strategic role played by US communities of color in efforts to defeat the conjoined forces of international capitalism, racism, and imperialism? For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Conservationists are getting better at monitoring the movement of the highly endangered right whale. They hope it will encourage ships to slow down in an effort to save the species.

Polymer80 sold component kits that are easily assembled into working handguns that couldn't be traced. Regulatory pressure and lawsuits appear to have shut it down — but the Supreme Court may still rescue the business.

Join us for the grand opening celebration of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream's newest store right in the heart of San Diego State University (SDSU) on Thursday, May 2nd starting at 11 a.m.! Voted as the #1 Ice Cream on the Planet by National Geographic, Handel's is excited to bring its freshly made, handcrafted flavors to the expanding SDSU campus life. All guests who make a purchase will get a chance to spin the wheel to win amazing prizes, including Free Ice Cream for a Year, exclusive Handel’s T-shirts, free cones, frisbees, and loads of other swag! The new Handel’s store features 1,615 sq. ft with a walk-up service window. And will serve up local and seasonal flavors including Black Cherry, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Salty Caramel Truffle, and more. The store will offer pickup, delivery, and catering. For more information about the SDSU Handel’s, visit: handelsicecream.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Are we all just squirrels trying to get a nut? Professor Steven Barbone of SDSU’s Philosophy Department leads a 50th anniversary discussion of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig, one of the most influential books of the past half century and the bestselling philosophical book of all time. A summer motorcycle trip across the American West undertaken by a father and his son, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. Can a parent’s ferocious love for their child counter the everyday confusions of existence? Might the care for a technological object like a motorcycle lead to clarity? And when is a motorcycle not a motorcycle? Philosophy Talk is an occasional series of library presentations designed as a fun opportunity to connect the richness of philosophical thought to everyday life. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com