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Experience "America's Finest City" in San Diego's Backcountry! Get ready to overcome your Crossroads through the oak woodlands, native grasslands, and fields of wildflowers while dodging the cows in this first-of-its-kind Historic Santa Ysabel Backcountry Fun Run, Hike & Bike. Historic Santa Ysabel 501(C)(3) offers this unique challenge in partnership with the San Diego Bicycle Club and the Santa Ysabel Preserve. Burst into the breathtaking backcountry of the Santa Ysabel East Preserve on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 & 25, 2025. This unique challenge is open to men, women, and the whole family of runners, hikers, and bikers of all experience levels, for pure family fun that takes you over the mountains and through the woods! This is the first race held at this beautiful county park and reserve, supported by the County of San Diego, Santa Ysabel Preserve. San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson has awarded a Community Enhancement Program (CEP) grant to encourage recreational and off-road cyclists. The grant keeps the registration cost low and the fun and benefit high for all. Whether you're chasing competition, testing your limits, or enjoying a scenic challenge, these courses deliver—winding through open ranchland on gravel roads, with the occasional curious cow. Run/Hike - Saturday, May 24, 2025. · Place: Santa Ysabel Reserve · Start time: 7:30 a.m. · Beginner Course - Roughly 3 miles · Intermediate Course - Roughly 5.4 miles · Advanced Course - Roughly 7.6 miles (steep, challenging) Registration link for Saturday's Run/Hike Experience: https://www.farmhouse78.com/store/event/historic-santa-ysabel-backcountry-fun-run-hike-bike/ Bike Experience: Sunday, May 25, 2025 · Place: Santa Ysabel Reserve · Start time: 7:30 a.m. · Short Course – 7.6 miles, 1,000 feet of climbing · Long Course – 16.6 miles, 2,900 feet of climbing Cyclists will race together on the same course, but results will be timed and awarded separately for men and women in three age categories: 16–29, 30–49, and 50+. To add to the excitement, riders can choose from three race classes. · Mountain Bikes · Gravel Bikes · Class 1 & 2 E-Bikes Registration link for Sunday's Bike Experience: https://sdbc.org/grit-and-gravel "The course is no joke," says organizer Jerry Marino. "With steep climbs and cattle crossings, it's the kind of ride that serious cyclists dream about, and off-road enthusiasts enjoy!" After completing the run, hike, and bike experience, registered participants will be treated to a mouthwatering BBQ lunch catered by Farmhouse 78, a beloved local favorite. Friends and family are welcome to join the feast for just $30. Adults can unwind with a beer or glass of wine in the garden while enjoying live music on the deck behind Olive & Oak General Store Bring the Kids—There's Something for everyone! Don’t miss the Kids' Bike Safety Rodeo—a free, fun-filled event where young riders learn essential biking skills in a safe environment. Every child receives a free helmet, and the bike obstacle course adds an extra dash of excitement! Giddy UP! Run, Hike, or Ride hard. Race smart. And don't let the cows beat you to the finish line.

For the first time in decades, the U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner — a symbolic blow to one of Washington's closest allies in Latin America.

Urban Havens: Gardens of Historic North Park and Burlingame—the San Diego Floral Association’s annual “garden tour with a difference,” will feature eight distinctive gardens in the lovely historic neighborhoods of North Park and Burlingame. Burlingame, a ten-block neighborhood between North and South Park, is known for its rose- stained sidewalks and historic craftsman homes and Spanish Revival bungalows. The gardens all surround historic homes, and range in theme from natives, tropicals, edibles, and waterwise exotics to flowering trees and blooming roses. Tickets purchased online before the event are $30. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase on the day of the event for $35. San Diego Floral Association on Facebook

Our talented cast creates a 100% improvised musical for you using YOUR suggestions from the audience, accompanied by our awesome musicians who are improvising right along with them! Come check out our ensemble- vocals, dancing and genuine pathos in storytelling make it a night of live performance to remember. A limited number of inclusively-priced tickets are available as well as military discounts through the website. Visit: https://www.mockingbirdimprov.org/tickets Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus 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. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! 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 July: The Poetics of Place: How do writers employ techniques to create vivid, memorable settings? How do they use repetition and imagery work to sustain setting throughout a story? What is the purpose of setting? Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/ San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

This poetry workshop explores how writing can serve as a powerful tool for self-reflection, growth, expression, and comfort. Through examples of original work, participants will see how poetry can help navigate challenges, capture emotions, gain clarity, and express joy. The first 45 minutes will focus on understanding the impact of poetry and its connection to personal experiences. Participants will then have 45 minutes to write, using prompts designed to inspire creativity and self-expression. The session will conclude with an opportunity to share work, offer constructive feedback, and engage in a collaborative critique to support growth as poets and individuals. Join us for a chance to explore, create, and connect through the art of poetry! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/ San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

FREE | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's Artist Alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience. Visit: oma-online.org/events/coffee-and-conversation-with-oma-artist-alliance-october-2025/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus 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. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., talks about the cancel culture that has followed Charlie Kirk's assassination and what it means for free speech.

President Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists, accusing them of harming his business and personal reputation.