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Sunday Brunch and New Orleans Jazz only at Books & Records Bar! Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA and performs all around the East and West Coasts. Cobby’s charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they’re back in the 1940’s. Described as a vintage girl in a modern world, Cobby’s music possesses a natural gift for sensitive, relatable storytelling and is a blend of influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and PostModern Jukebox. Cobby is a 2018 magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, and a 2023 San Diego Music Award Nominee for Best Jazz Album (Vintage Girl In A Modern World (2022)). “She is determined to write and perform, and anyone who hears her won’t question her decision…” – Harriet Heithaus, Naples Daily News, USA Today Network “Cobby Brzeski has an amazing youthful energy for someone so conversant with the tradition of jazz. Her distinctive and attractive voice, bebop-influenced flute playing, and unaffected songwriting gives the jazz world a jolt of fun that it desperately needs!” – David Thorne Scott, Vocal Professor at Berklee College of Music See More Events For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

From the museum: The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center presents Contemporary Art: Folklore, Fakelore, Personal Myths & Narratives with juror Patrick Ela at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, November 4 – December 2, 2023. The public is invited to meet the artists at the reception Saturday, November 11, 4:30 – 6:30pm. The exhibition is sponsored by the Artist Mentor Project in conjunction with the Negri Foundation. This exhibition is a survey of artists working in the field of visual storytelling throughout the United States. Sixty contemporary artists from fourteen states tell tales, present personal narratives and display contemporary craft through the exhibition. The Bonita Historical Society is home to Proctor Valley Monster lore including the Proctor Valley Monster footprint. Through this exhibition we hope visitors will share their personal stories about urban legends and myths from around the world. Artists in the exhibition: Karen A Gaudette, Robin Adsit, Ellery Akers, Jessica Alazraki, Hilda Alsabrook, Magnolia Altamirano, Stephanie Angelo, Norman Aragones, Marsha Balian, Brandin Barón, Molly Blauvelt, Jovanna Briscoe Catherine Carlton, Denise Cerro, Therese Cipiti Herron, Helen Cox, Bronle Crosby, Jessica Damsky, Christopher Daniggelis, Elaine Dunham, John Flores, Norman Gabitzsch , Ronald Gonzalez, Julia C R Gray, Linda Guenste, Lindsay Hirsch, Jennifer Hoffecker, Ariane Hudson, Adrian Huth, Julie Jenkins, Nannette Klass, Terri Lloyd, Aimée Medina Carr, Ania Modzelewski, Trini Morales, Elena Mukhina Rumyantseva, Mary Nash, Lee Oliver, Celena Peet, Lori Polak, Kari Rives, Eugene Rodriguez, Oscar Rodriguez, Joan Ryan, Karla Rydrych, Séraphine, Michael Sharber, Marc Sirinsky, Rabbia Sukkarieh, Maryam Tafreshi, Cheryl Tall, James Vogel, Amy Vulfovich, Jocelyn G Weeks, Mason Weiss, Louise Williams, Michelle Williams, Cynthia Winters, Gigi Woodward and Evany Zirul. "The selection process went on for several days as events of the world began to dominate the airways with war, famine, history, weather, the environment and the current state of affairs. Ultimately, related past, present and possibly future concerns addressed by the various artworks became more prominent in my thinking." – Juror, Patrick Ela Patrick Ela, the juror for the exhibition, is the past director of the Los Angeles CAFAM (Craft and Folk Art Museum, currently Los Angeles Craft Contemporary) and an appraiser of fine art accredited by the American Society of Appraisers. Ela began his career first working as curator for the innovative Los Angeles based lithographic/printmaking publishing house, GEMINI, where he worked alongside artists such as Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg, Frank Stella, Ellsworth Kelly, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg. After he left GEMINI, he became an Educator for LACMA. He is currently Personal Property Governor for the American Society of Appraisers. The museum coordinator for this exhibition is San Diego based artist Lisa Bebi. Related links Bonita Museum: website | Instagram | Facebook

An effective treatment for opioid addiction is easier to get after the Biden administration changed rules. That's making a difference for some people battling opioid use disorder, but access is still limited.

SDSU President Adela de la Torre and the President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee invite you to attend the SDSU Annual Sustainability Summit event on Wednesday, April 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held in Montezuma Hall, located on the second floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. There will be free food, giveaways and trivia! Join us for the full day or drop in for a few presentations. All presentations are focused on advancing campus sustainability via our research, curriculum, operations and student-led efforts. Additionally, there will be opportunity to comment on proposed measures for the SDSU Climate Action Plan Update. The event will be zero-waste. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. For more information visit: sustainable.sdsu.edu

The Biden administration is quadrupling tariffs on China-made EVs. The tariffs are part of a broad swath of protectionist policies first imposed by former President Trump.

Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. Open to writers of all genres. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Come check out Second Tuesday Explorations! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers. Members may also purchase a discounted bundle of six months for $186 total. April: Suspense & Tension: We will explore ways to sustain tension and create suspense in your writing. If you are working on a story, this is a good class to bring in a draft and do some rewriting! Techniques we will study will include setup, seed-planting, delay, image patterning, and complications. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.

Join us April 27, 2024, at San Diego State University The Dream the Impossible Youth Conference was started in 2007 by several Southern California Tribes and Tribal organizations. The dream began when local youth councils planned to organize a conference specifically for Southern California Native youth. After several planning meetings, the youth voted on a conference name and agreed to host the first ever Southern California Native Youth Conference on the Soboba Indian Reservation at Noli Indian High School and the Recreation Center. The success of this conference marked the beginning of the Dream the Impossible Youth Conference becoming an annual event. Agenda: Saturday, April 27, 2024 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Registration & Campus Tours (SDSU Volunteers) 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. – MC & DJ – Mikela Jones (Little River Band of Pomo) & DJ Rambo (Pericu Nation) Welcome - David Kamper (SDSU-Department of American Indian Studies) Blessing – Stan Rodriguez (Kumeyaay Nation of Santa Ysabel) Bird Singers - Paul Cuero Jr. (Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians) Film Clip - People of the West, the story of Native Californians from an Indigenous perspective by Amanda Ericson, Field Producer Board Walk Pictures & Bradley Munoa, Director/Pechanga Creative Studios 10:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Keynote –Assemblymember James Ramos (San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. – ROUND 1 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Lunch/Activities and College Fair Resource Fair: SDSU Recreation Field 103 Campus Tours SDSU Volunteers Cultural Activities: Recreation Field 103 Dodge Ball & Lawn Games Photo Booths: Mirror Memories 2:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. - ROUND 2 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 3:15 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. - ROUND 3 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - Sessions will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 4:05 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Survey 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. – Closeout Performance – Notorious Cree (Nehiyaw from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory) 5 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. – Raffles 5:40 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Closing Remarks (Mikela) Subway Boxes/Adjourn Conference Location: San Diego State University Parking Lot 12 Recreation Field 103 Storm Hall West Visit: https://dticonference.org/

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' primary election guide for San Diego City Council races.

Stream Seasons 1 and 2 now with KPBS+. Season 3 premieres Sunday, Sept. 6 at p.m. on KPBS TV! Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, Cara Horgan and Natalie Dew star in the series, adapted by Robert Thorogood from his best-selling novels. Join Judith, Suzie, and Becks in investigating a brutal murder. Along with Detective Tanika Malik, they must piece together clues, grill suspects, and face down real danger as they work against the clock to stop a killer in their tracks.