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LINKSD is San Diego’s homegrown open mic series dedicated to amplifying local voices through music, poetry, storytelling, and community connection. Hosted by Events producer and local community builder Jordan kai LINKSD is Designed as a culture-forward creative space, LINKSD brings together emerging artists, established performers, and community members for an evening of expression, vulnerability, and collaboration. Each event features curated performances, live music, vendors, and a welcoming environment where artists can grow, connect, and be seen. LINKSD champions artistic experimentation, cross-genre creativity, and the belief that community spaces should be accessible, inclusive, and rooted in intention. Born in the heart of San Diego’s creative scene, LINKSD has become a hub for musicians, poets, DJs, vocalists, and visual artists—an anchor event where culture is shared, relationships are built, and new talent emerges. LINKSD is not just an open mic. It’s a gathering point, a creative ecosystem, and a movement dedicated to uplifting the voices of our city. WE ARE HERE NOW SD on Instagram

New York, North Carolina, New Mexico and Texas have all suffered serious flooding this month. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.

When his son began kindergarten this week, educator James Kassaga Arinaitwe flashed back to his own initiation into school, growing up in Uganda under far humbler circumstances.

The closure will take place from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for roadwork and concrete slab replacement, according to Caltrans.

Throughout the course of their musical career, the San Diego Latin Jazz Collective has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues, making dozens of appearances and continuing to record new singles, the San Diego Latin Jazz Collective has been earning the admiration and affection of fans and serve as both an inspiration and a role model in musical diversity. Hailed as a complex musical melting pot, Latin Jazz has its roots in the vibrant jazz scene of Harlem, as well as the Cuban and Puerto Rican musical influences of Spanish Harlem and the Bronx. The San Diego Latin Jazz Collective not only embodies these ideals in name, but also is a cultural cauldron at its very core, the foundation of the group's existence. Founded in 2009 by band leader Michael Benge (Miguelito), this versatile group features some of Southern California’s top musicians from the San Diego/Tijuana metroplex, bringing together an extraordinary compilation of rhythms, styles, and genres that represent each members cultures and musical heroes. A true collective of life long musical experiences The band’s captivating, high-energy performance will take the audience through a cultural journey in a border town. With musical influences from Latin jazz to salsa and even pop, reggae, and funk, blending musicianship, creativity, and tradition, this band knows how to entertain. Keeping one foot in the past and one foot in the present, the San Diego Latin Jazz Collective is always looking for the next musical experience they will bring to their audiences and dares them not to dance. San Diego Latin Jazz Collective on Facebook / Instagram

COVID-19 symptoms that don’t go away affect hundreds of millions worldwide. Scripps Research is recruiting people with long COVID to test a weight-loss medication that shows promise in treating the illness.

The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.

The Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to carry out next year's major field test of the 2030 census in six states, as the national head count's advocates raise concerns about preparations.

President Trump responded to Beijing's announcement this week to put new restrictions on exports of rare earths. Trump and President Xi had planned to meet at the end of the month.

A proposal advancing in the legislature would require California hospitals to pre-screen patients for charity care before sending out medical bills.