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While Donald Trump’s comments about his second term share common traits with other U.S. presidents, America is in uncharted waters.

About Justin & Melonie Grinnell MELONIE GRINNELL is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. JUSTIN GRINNELL is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

A district judge in Virginia was specially tapped to oversee the unusual case after DOJ named all 15 federal district court judges in Maryland as defendants in a lawsuit related to deportations.

Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U.S. poet laureate talks about how writing can give you second chances.

A number of seasoned veterans with a taste for big swings and clever premises have new novels out this week, including stories of gothic horror and dark academia from the likes of R.F. Kuang, Leah Stein and Helen Oyeyemi.

The Trump administration says most of the layoffs announced last week aren't covered by a court-ordered pause that only applies to programs or offices where the union plaintiffs represent employees.

San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez has proposed a $500 million plan to modernize local jails over the next 10 years, but advocates say it will take more than money to create real change. In other news, some San Diego taxi drivers now have a ride hailing app. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.

Girma, 24, was under contract with the Wave until 2026. She drew interest from French club Lyon and Arsenal in the Women's Super League.

Why wait until October to get into the SPIRIT of Halloween? Join us on our Paranormal Investigations all throughout September at America's Most Haunted, The Whaley House Museum. Work with the latest paranormal equipment, learn about the newest ghost hunting methods, and experience what it may be like to communicate with the other side. Summon the Spirits in September! The ghosts are just DYING to meet you. Open Daily Investigation begins at 10:30 p.m. • Check reservation calendar for nightly tours. • Intimate, small group experience. • Age requirements: 13 and up. Visit: www.whaleyhousesandiego.com/san-diego-paranormal-ghost-hunting/ Whaley House San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Rotaract District 5340 will be hosting our End Polio Now Walk Saturday, October 26th at Balboa Park. Come support your local Rotaract District and the End Polio Now Foundation. Grab your walking shoes and join us for a small morning hike on an abridged version of the famous "7 Bridges of Balboa" walk! After the walk, we will be serving breakfast burritos and mimosas (for those over 21)! Since we want to show our support for End Polio Now, we ask that you wear your "End Polio Now" t-shirt or anything red to show your support! Starting Location: The event will start behind the Natural History Museum located in Balboa Park, in Moreton Bay Fig Lawn. There is free parking available behind the museum. The exact address is 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. Registration Time: The event officially starts at 8 a.m., but check-in starts at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive early so that we can register all participants before we start the walk. Duration of Event: The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Since the duration of the walk depends on when everyone is completed, the event may end earlier or later than the time stated. Food & Beverage: We will have breakfast burritos at the end of the walk, provided by Brother's Mexican. For refreshments, we will have mimosas (for those 21 years or older) -- for those younger than 21 years old, we will be serving orange juice. Attire: We will be walking quite a bit, so please dress comfortably. Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen, if needed. If you currently have a "End Polio Now" shirt, please wear it to the event -- otherwise, wear anything red! Price (Donations are welcome at the check-in counter): - $10 Rotaractors - $25 Guests - $25 Rotarians We welcome any and all donations you would be willing to give! We will also be selling District 5340 Rotaract hats and t-shirts for anyone interested in purchasing them for $10 at the event. All proceeds will be going to support End Polio Now. Visit: https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/ Rotary in Action on Instagram and Facebook