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The San Diego Housing Commission was given more than $7 million to assist January flood survivors, but only about one in four of those displaced qualifies for it. In other news, according to a new Center for Disease Control report, about 80% of overdose deaths in the U.S. are from opioids, primarily illegal fentanyl. Plus, we learn how the California grid is balancing supply, and how an electrical test bed at UC San Diego wants to change the way we consume energy.

In the spirit of Italian Heritage Month, Bella Vita Fest celebrates Italian culture with chalk art, Italian music and wine, all in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy. More than 30+ expert chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, will line the streets of Little Italy, with live Italian music, Italian wine tasting, Italian merchants and Italian food for purchase. Plus, more than 20 Italian winemakers from 10-plus regions of Italy will be offering tastings, via Vicolo del Vino. The festival is free to attend and live chalk art is free to view; entrance at 550 W. Date Street, with a separate wine tasting ticket. Tickets – now on sale at www.bellavitafest.com – are $25 for 5 tastes and $55 for 12 tastes. An early bird discount is available until Friday, Sept. 20, where 5 tastes are $20 and 12 tastes are $45. ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

François Boucher: "Between Fact & Fantasy" Guest Speaker: Richard Rand, Associate Director of Collections, J. Paul Getty Museum The Timken Museum of Art's Lovers in a Park (1758) epitomizes the art of François Boucher, one of the most prolific and successful artists in eighteenth-century France. But what does the painting actually represent, and what would viewers at the time have made of it? Join Richard Rand for a fascinating evening exploring the complexities and contradictions of one of the Timken's most compelling works of art, painted at a key moment in European history. Richard Rand is the Associate Director for Collections at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Previously, he served as the Robert and Martha Berman Lipp Senior Curator of Paintings and Sculpture at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. He is also a lecturer in art history in the Williams College/Clark Graduate Program in the History of Art. He has held curatorial appointments at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (1989-1992) and the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College (1992-1997). This lecture and reception is taking place in conjunction with the Timken's extensive onsite conservation of François Boucher's Lovers in a Park - the Museum's first interactive conservation in public view. The innovative project is a collaboration between the Timken and the Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC). Stay Connected with Timken Museum of Art! Facebook | Instagram | X

The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, presents Jen Psaki as she discusses her new book, Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World. Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she's learned on her path to success and offers unique yet universal advice about how to be a more effective communicator in any situation. Psaki will be in with American lawyer, law professor and political commentator, Harry Litman. In Say More, Psaki explains her straightforward approach to communication, walking readers through difficult conversations as well as moments where humor saves the day―whether it is with preschoolers, partners, or presidents. She addresses the best ways to give and receive feedback, how to connect with your audience, how to listen actively, and much more. Say More is the book Psaki wishes she had when she started her career, and is a trove of entertaining, essential lessons from one of the most prominent voices in American politics today. Jen Psaki is the host of MSNBC's Sunday afternoon and Monday evening program, Inside with Jen Psaki. She served as the thirty-fourth White House Press Secretary under President Biden until May 2022. Over the course of her twenty years in public service, Psaki also served as White House Communications Director under President Obama, as the spokesperson for the State Department under then Secretary of State John Kerry, and worked on three presidential campaigns. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband and two children. Harry Litman is the creator of “Talking San Diego,” an all-new speaker series featuring conversations with some of the nation’s most interesting and prominent figures. A former United States Attorney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and clerk to two Supreme Court justices, Litman is also the senior legal columnist for the LA Times op-ed page; a practicing lawyer specializing in constitutional law and the False Claims Act; and a frequent legal and political commentator on MSNBC, CNN, CBS, and NPR. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. Free tickets do not include a copy of the book, which will be for sale by Warwick's bookstore. For more information visit: warwicks.com Parking information here When visiting USD, please plan ahead and allow yourself ample time to park your vehicle, pay at a pay station, and take the tram to your desired destination or event.

Our SPOTLIGHT ON Narrative Expressions through Movement class is a dynamic dance workshop designed for adults of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds who are interested in exploring the creative intersection of movement and theater. Whether experienced in dance or new to the art form, participants are welcomed into a space where unique stories can be expressed through the universal language of movement. The workshop focuses on creative movement exercises and improvisational dance structures that emphasize storytelling. Participants will draw inspiration from their personal stories, backgrounds, and life experiences, exploring how movement can convey emotion, narrative, and character. This journey turns every step, gesture, and movement into part of a larger narrative. No prior dance experience is required—only an open mind and a willingness to explore the expressive power of movement. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Dips in the stock market can lead to higher pension costs for city taxpayers. But an even bigger threat to San Diego's financial health is a recession.

Illume/Warwick’s: An Evening with Anna Quindlen The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host best-selling author Anna Quindlen as she discusses her new novel, "After Annie" New York Times Bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist at The New York Times, is the author of many novels including Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake; A Short Guide to a Happy Life and Object Lessons. Her latest novel, After Annie, is a story that ends with hope, a beautiful novel about family, friendship and the ties that bind us. When Annie Brown dies suddenly, her husband, her children, and her closest friend are left to find a way forward without the woman who has been the lynchpin of all their lives. At the center of this novel is the power of love to transcend loss and triumph over adversity. Quindlen will be in discussion with Jillian Tullis, PhD, professor of communications. This is a ticketed event that includes a copy of the book After Annie. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to warwicks.com/event/quindlen-2024. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. For information on parking, visit sandiego.edu For more information visit: warwicks.com

In Encinitas, local nonprofit Un Mar de Colores, meaning “Ocean of Colors” in Spanish, teaches underprivileged students about surfing.

Alejandro Morales Riveron is a local San Diego contemporary artist whose work is rooted in culture, nature, history and community. This exhibition presents a poignant exploration of the intersection between art, community and environmental justice. Through a series of downsized pillars and prints, Riveron offers a visual commentary on the impact of air pollution on the vibrant Chicano Park neighborhood. *The exhibition is open to the public on the 2nd floor during library hours.