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Many of President Trump's nominal media allies are breaking with him over his backing of Israel, arguing it will lead to a wider war.

Learn from Keith Chan and Irene Gonzalez about the use of masks in Mesoamerica as a case study of cultural contact and change. They will discuss the archaeology masks as ritual and funerary items in societies such as Teotihuacan, as well as explore the community role of masks and mask makers in present day danzas. Keith and Irene will also describe their methodology and experiences in generating 3D models of a mask collection at San Diego State University and their progress in incorporating them in education. Meet your lecturers: Keith Chan is a local anthropology instructor at Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, and San Diego State University. He is especially interested in using immersive technology in his teaching to bring students face-to-face with culture and biology. He created the virtual anthropology museum AnVRopomotron, which won the first Poly Award for Best Educational Experience, and is working on PaleoCalifornia, which turns the Pleistocene into a virtual reality theme park ride. He was also a recent research fellow at SDSU's Virtual Immersive Learning and Teaching center, in which he launched the current project on masks. Irene Gonzalez received her M.A. in Latin American Studies from San Diego State University, where her research focused on cultural preservation. Her work has explored the importance of community museums, specifically in Mexico, where she conducted field research in Oaxaca. She is currently the Collections Coordinator for the Mesoamerican Mask Collection at SDSU’s Center for Latin American Studies. Irene is passionate about bridging technology and cultural heritage in ways that are equitable and grounded in deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems. Visit: Archaeology Lecture: Modeling Mesoamerican Masks San Diego Archaeological Center on Instagram and Facebook

There have been reports of roads buckling due to extreme heat in multiple states, including Wisconsin, Missouri, and Delaware. Why is this happening?

Friday Beers presents Almost Friday TV Live on Saturday, July 19th at Observatory North Park. Almost Friday TV on Instagram

Hadi Matar got the maximum sentence for attempted murder. He was found guilty in February for repeatedly stabbing author Salman Rushdie during a 2022 lecture and wounding another person on stage.

On Friday, May 23, the series continues with Jimmy and Enrique, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, and Walt Richards. Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas blend flamenco, Middle Eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other world rhythms into their fiery, virtuosic performances. Their unique world-music style captivates audiences with intricate guitar passages and exotic percussive rhythms. Known as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer has been a force in the San Diego music scene for over 30 years. Inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame, Palmer teams up with powerhouse vocalist Liz Ajuzie, whose dynamic voice perfectly complements Palmer’s electrifying piano playing. An expert in guitar and banjo, Walt Richards has been performing and teaching music for over 50 years. He has worked with numerous musical groups, participated in live theater productions, and even won an Emmy for his television work. Jimmy and Enrique Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas have combined their talents to form this award-winning duo. Their music can be described as having an international flair as they incorporate flamenco, Middle Eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other world rhythms into their compositions and arrangements. Their musical collaboration has created a unique, fiery world-music style that has captivated audiences from all over. Listeners will experience virtuosic guitar passages accompanied by exotic percussive rhythms, which together produce a sound that will grab your soul. Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie Known worldwide as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sultana of Swing, and Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, had a day named after her by the city in 2008, and won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. Liz Ajuzie is a captivating, powerhouse vocalist who has blended masterfully with Sue Palmer in their collaborations in recent years Walt Richards Walt Richards began performing on guitar while still in high school. Within a year he had added banjo, soon becoming one of Southern California's best-known players, with multiple wins at Topanga in the 1960s and 70s. He also toured nationally with the Eddystone Singers and the Appalachians in the 60s. Although offered other opportunities related to his degree, music kept drawing him back and he started teaching guitar and banjo at a San Diego music store in 1963. Walt is celebrating over 50 years of playing and teaching music in the San Diego area. As a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, he has worked with many diverse musical groups, including doing studio work and live theater (The Old Globe and Starlight theaters in San Diego), besides being a solo and group performer. Earlier work for television earned an Emmy for Walt and partner Vickie Cottle. His most recent television credits include train songs sung for a documentary originally commissioned by Disney.

Artistic Director, Christian Tordahl takes the stage again leading the talented Hillcrest Wind Ensemble for what promises to be a night of fun and excitement. The ensemble presents “Summer Fun” a collection of light wind ensemble music and music from movies and the Broadway stage, on Saturday, June 28, at Linder Hall at the First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio South, in Mission Valley. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at hillcrestwindensemble.com or at the door. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and concert begins at 7 p.m. The band’s lineup includes Aaron Copland’s, “An Outdoor Overture” and the more contemporary, “Metroplex” by Robert Sheldon. Music from the movies includes, “The Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The Music Man”. A Broadway medley and music from “My Fair Lady” are also featured. The 45 piece Hillcrest Wind Ensemble is in its 39th. year of performing and is proud to be a musical ambassador for the community as a whole. For more information look us up online at www.hillcrestwindensemble.com. Hillcrest Wind Ensemble on Facebook

The Blue Water Institute (BWI) celebrates UN – World Water Day, March 22 and promotes San Diego, California as a hub for marine science, naval exploration and an epicenter for environmental storytelling. BWI was founded by Greg Reitman to bridge the world of environmental activism and storytelling. BWI profiles a variety of events including film premieres, educational panels, high-level networking, social gatherings, and culminates with the Blue Water Awards show. Visit: https://www.bluewaterfilmfestival.org/ Greg Reitman on Instagram and Facebook

The goal of the changes, which head to the Senate next week, is to save money and send a signal that Republicans are tough on immigration.

Esmé Patterson is on tour celebrating the release of her long-awaited 5th full-length album, "Notes from Nowhere", a musical realm blooming with honesty and magic. Visit: https://dice.fm/event/g5n3r5-esme-patterson-julianna-zachariou-17th-jun-soda-bar-san-diego-tickets? Esme Patterson on Instagram and Facebook Julianna Zachariou on Instagram and Facebook