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"Spark" is a new middle-grade "novel-in-verse" by local author and educator Chris Baron. It follows two rural, nature-loving 8th graders as they evacuate their small town due to a wildflower, and attempt to piece their lives back together.

The Grammy-winning artist was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling foreign contributions to former President Obama's 2012 campaign.

From Blink-182 to today's rising bands, San Diego's local music scene shows how place and timing can shape an artist's future and forge a lasting connection with fans. With Dan Ozzi, co-author of Mark Hoppus' new memoir, we explore strokes of luck and the beauty of a local live music scene that streaming can't replace.

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Carmela Prudencio works at Pacific Arts Movement or Pac Arts, which highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories through media arts.

Two local theater groups are using improv to help educate the community amid increased immigration enforcement.

Develop your creativity this summer! Taking place at both ICA North in Encinitas and ICA Central in Balboa Park, our 2025 summer art camp for kids and teens is designed to promote mental health and inspire creativity. Young artists in San Diego County will explore art making with a variety of supplies, acquire new skills by expanding on their art making techniques, and continue to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities under the guidance of a teaching artist during each of our one-of-a-kind week of project-based camps. At the end of week, young visiting artists will have the opportunity to showcase their art work at the weekly student art exhibition! Scholarships available here! Visit: https://icasandiego.org/summer-camp/ ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego Climate week is Oct. 1 through 8. It features more than 100 community-led events around the county, most of which are free.

Melissa Villasenor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of "Saturday Night Live." A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on "America’s Got Talent." Some of Melissa’s most memorable "SNL" impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton. An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s "OK K.O.!" and "Rock, Paper, Scissors," and in films "Toy Story 4" and "Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet," for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Melissa was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," and can be seen in "Barry," "Crashing," and "Awkwafina is Nora From Queens," to name a few. Her multihyphenate talents range even further. Melissa hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal "Whoops, I’m Awesome," recorded two music albums, had a Nelix special, and creates fine art. Some of Melissa’s accomplishments include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy. Melissa Villaseñor on Instagram

The International California Surf Museum, celebrating 40 years in 2026 and the first and oldest surf museum in the country, invites you to attend the 17th Annual Gala. Since 1986, CSM has been collecting and preserving the surfing history and artifacts of this popular lifestyle sport and culture as well as producing fascinating exhibits and dynamic educational programs. The funds generated from the Gala help the museum continue these efforts. The 17th Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the NEW LOCATION, Oceanside’s beachfront 5-star resort, the Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, 101 Mission Ave, Oceanside, California. Overlooking there Oceanside Pier and the Pacific Ocean. The event begins with a 2 p.m. cocktail hour on the outdoor patio adjacent to our silent auction room with dinner service in the main ballroom following at 4 p.m. Once meal service is completed, the excitement begins with a live auction of surfboards made specifically for this event. Our evening is then completed with the presentation of the Silver Surfer award for this year’s honorees. Tickets - Table of 10 - $ 2,850 (Includes appetizers, dinner (vegetarian option available), and dessert) - Individual - $ 285 (Includes appetizers, dinner (vegetarian option available), and dessert) Award Winners - Bruce and Dana Brown - Mike Hynson - Robert August - Pat O'Connell - Robert "Wingnut" Weaver To purchase tickets and for more information visit surfmuseum.org or contact Museum Manager Camille Cacas - csm@surfmuseum.org / (760) 721-6876. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram