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Located in the heart of the El Cajon Art District, the museum stands as a tribute to the man whose vivid portrayals of the American West captured the spirit of a bygone era. Olaf Wieghorst not only painted the West, but he lived it. Of all the places he could have called home, he chose El Cajon, where he raised his family, connected deeply with neighbors and friends, and truly began his artistic journey. Known as the “Dean of Western Art” his work has been proudly placed in the Oval Office of four American Presidents. This special community event will feature beloved local personality John Carroll as emcee, along with live music, light refreshments, and an afternoon filled with fun and fellowship. Adding to the Western spirit of the celebration, members of El Cajon Mounted Police will be in attendance. RSVP to: Helen at 619-599-3686 or helen@WieghorstMuseum.org Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center on Facebook

Because of his former job, Todd Lyons cannot engage with the Department of Homeland Security for a year, per federal law.

April 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. - Noon / Online Pioneering skateboarders reacted to newly created subdivisions throughout Southern California in the 1960s and 70s. In their pursuit of new surfaces upon which to express bodily movement, they exploited a capital-intensive urban landscape to create a sport that today has tremendous economic, political, and cultural implications. This talk will focus on archival material drawn from Skateboarder Magazine from 1975 to 1980 to help situate the ways in which skateboards sought out particular urban spaces and responded to them in particular kinetic ways. The skateboarders and those who documented their emerging sport through photography and writing, expressed deep awareness and understanding of urban space. Topography and new suburban morphologies influenced their understanding of, and reaction to these spaces. The asphalt-banked schoolyards of Los Angeles in particular provided an unintended playground for skateboarders and served as a starting point for the modern-era of the sport. Lorne Platt focuses on urban history, city planning, and cultural geography. Over the last few years, he has examined skateboarding and suburban development, alongside other forms of alternative movement and micro-mobility (including scooters and e-bikes). Another area of interest is the transformation of semi-natural landscapes into cultural/human spaces, including golf courses, university campuses, and sports stadiums. Lorne holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and is currently a Lecturer in Urban Planning at UC Irvine and Geography at UCLA. To attend online, please register.

A security guard, Amin Abdullah, and two community members Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad are being remembered as heroes who prevented more casualties.

Singapore has unveiled a national initiative built entirely around its collapsing birth rate. Some demographers say the plan includes policy ideas that could help American parents.

Two talented novelists talk mystery and historical fiction and the 1980s as they discuss and sign their recent books at Library Shop Mission Hills. T Greenwood presents "Everything Has Happened" and Élan Les Vies shares "The Lemon Twist." This event is free and open to the public. Proceeds from book purchases support the San Diego Public Library. ABOUT THE BOOKS "Everything Has Happened": A disappearance from the past echoes in the future in this ambitious and wrenching mystery, perfect for readers of "The God of the Woods." Four decades have passed since Edie Marshall’s little brother, Charlie, vanished on his walk home from day camp. After the case went cold, Edie never left, her dreams disappearing right along with Charlie. Now she teaches at her old high school, and has returned to her childhood home to care for an ailing mother. When the long-dormant tip line set up for Charlie rings for the first time in years, Edie assumes it’s a wrong number— but on the other end is Jericho Jenkins, the only person of interest ever identified in the investigation. "The Lemon Twist": In 1984, Iris Sailor’s brutal fall on the ice unravels everything— her memory, doping secret, and figure skating career. Dumped by her coach/boyfriend and banned from competing, Iris finds herself utterly alone, wishing there was some way she could reconnect with her estranged sister, Sam. When she returns home after her fall from grace, she finds an old postcard tucked alongside the rest of her mail. Strangely, the card advertising Nova Bay is postmarked September 14, 1981— the same day Sam disappeared. As she’s about to chuck it in the trash, Iris realizes there’s only one word scribbled on the back: HELP. ABOUT THE AUTHORS T. Greenwood is the author of sixteen novels. She has received grants from the Sherwood Anderson Foundation, the Christopher Isherwood Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Maryland State Arts Council. She has won four San Diego Book Awards. Six of her novels have been Indie Next picks. BODIES OF WATER was a finalist for a Lambda Foundation award, and KEEPING LUCY was a 2021 Target Book Club selection. She teaches creative writing for San Diego Writers, Ink and for The Writer’s Center. She and her family split their time between San Diego, CA and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Élan Les Vies is a Californian author of mysteries and thrillers. His writing is shaped by the duality of his upbringing, split between a coastal suburb and a border reservation. He is also known by his stage name, The Coyote, and is recognized for his eclectic 1960s sound and nostalgic Southwestern brand. Élan currently lives between San Diego and Paris, France, with his wife, Clémence, and his dog, Sam. Register: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/events/greenwood_vies

USA Today bestselling author of "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory" and "Cradles of the Reich," Jennifer Coburn will lead a six-week session in which aspiring historical novelists share their work and receive feedback from classmates and the instructor. Address issues like researching hard-to-find historical facts, taking creative license with historical details, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy — all while keeping your story moving forward in a compelling way. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in the United States. Environmental groups are suing.

Beloved community activist, food & culture writer Madhushree Ghosh poignantly explores the role of Punjabi food as a source of home and identity through history. In discussion with Huda Al-Marashi, don’t miss this exciting book launch for "Safar: Finding Home, History, and Culture Through Punjabi Food in the American West." This event is free and open to the public. Copies of "Safar" are available on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out, so we recommend pre-ordering a copy early to guarantee your signed book. Orders placed by May 15 receive a 10% discount. Proceeds from book purchases support the San Diego Public Library. ABOUT THE BOOK “Too often, when recounting our community’s journey to America, we overlook their everyday experiences. Safar beautifully shows how generations of Sikhs-and Sikh women in particular-have made their homes in North America and stayed connected to their ancestors and to their homelands in Punjab through food, culture, tradition, all while building an inclusive community.” —Simran Jeet Singh, national best-selling author of "The Light We Give" "Safar: Finding Home, History, and Culture through Punjabi Food in the American West" follows the journey of South Asian refugees, immigrants, and their children-in particular, Sikhs, Jats, and Muslims-who moved to the southwestern states of America over centuries as farmers, truck drivers, restaurant owners, and dhaba/diner stall cooks. An expedition in search of the asli—or “real” Punjabi food— Ghosh explores how the cuisine traveled from pre-partition British India to now, weaving in her own immigrant journey as a graduate student to America in 1993. She shares the quest to find home through the food of her Bengali refugee parents, and the physical journey she embarked on to visit the Punjabi communities in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Focusing on four Punjabi women, each a part of a different immigration wave of South Asia to the American West, Ghosh highlights the food and recipes they brought with them that connect them to their pasts. "Safar" shares stories of displacement, discrimination, community, and hope, while shedding light on immigrant journeys and the true meaning of home, comfort food, and what constitutes a “true Punjabi” meal. Including essential recipes, Safar celebrates the home and identity found through food and culture. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS MADHUSHREE GHOSH is the author of the award-winning "KHABAAR: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family" (2022). Her work has been published in 2023 Best American Essays in Food Writing, as well as Pushcart-nominated and published in The New York Times, Vogue India, Washington Post, LA Times, The Writer, Longreads, Catapult, BOMB, Guernica, LA Review of Books, LitHub, Panorama Journal, The Rumpus, Brevity, Hippocampus Magazine, Atlas Obscura, The Chicago Quarterly Review, DAME Magazine, Le Sirenuse, Garnet News, The Surfers Journal, Del Sol Review, D&O magazine and others. She is an Oakley Hall scholar, actor, and screenwriter, and her award-winning plays have been performed at San Diego Actors Alliance festivals. A frequent speaker on“Women in Science” panels globally, Ghosh also hosts cooking classes on Indian cuisine here in San Diego, focusing on the science and health behind those culinary treats. In 2024, Ghosh launched KhabaarCo, a curated literary conversation and salon around food, our roots, social justice, and our words. She can be reached at @writemadhushree. HUDA AL-MARASHI writes for both children and adults. She is the author of the middle grade novel Hail Mariam and a co-author of the Walter Dean Myers Honors award-winning novel Grounded. In addition to her memoir "First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-Typical American Love Story," she has contributed essays and op-eds to various anthologies and news outlets, such as the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, and al Jazeera. She is a fellow and mentor with the Muslim Storytellers Program at Boyds Mill, formerly known as the Highlights Foundation. Visit: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/events/ghosh

The group, whose members are descendants of the area's first Spanish settlers, celebrated its 44th annual luncheon on Saturday.