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Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A FREE copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those who plan to attend the club. This month we will discuss the book "Moon Over Manifest," by Clare Vanderpool. Audience: This program is recommended for tweens and teens ages 12-14 Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin met Thursday with the Mexican government's environmental head to sign an agreement to end the flow of sewage into the Tijuana River.

President Trump is authorizing the deployment of troops to "protect" Portland and ICE facilities there from "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more U.S. cities.

Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” Now, you can see his journey unfold in the stage production of "Shrek the Musical." Carlsbad Community Theatre (CCT) is making the Broadway award-winning musical as the first show of their season. Shrek and his friends will call San Diego their new home – or swamp in the case of Shrek – July 25 - 27! Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the DreamWorks Oscar®-winning, smash hit, animated film. It is a new kind of love emphasizing the importance of loving ourselves and one another. And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Making the Magic: The show brings three amazing talents together to this incredible production. "Shrek" is directed by Mark Scott, who is noted to have directed over 100 productions and came out of retirement to lead the "Shrek the Musical" team. A beloved drama professor at Rancho Buena Vista High School for over 30 years, Scott is celebrated for the quality of his productions and his lasting impact on thousands of students. His work has earned top honors from state and regional theatre organizations and was inducted into the California Educational Theatre Hall of Fame. Another notable head of the "Shrek" creative team is choreographer Dewey Decking, a highly sought-after talent in San Diego and beyond. He grew up performing in regional theatres across San Diego County, including Moonlight Amphitheatre and Carlsbad Community Theatre. Dewey trained at Dance Arts and later majored in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance at the Boston Conservatory. One interesting note – Dewey’s grandfather was Carlsbad’s first mayor and namesake of the local airport. The music director for "Shrek" is the notable Lyndon Pugeda, recently honored for his work at La Jolla Playhouse on The Ballad of Johnny and Juliet. Widely respected across Southern California, his credits include The Old Globe, Moonlight Stage Productions, and Riverside City College. Pugeda has earned multiple honors, including a Craig Noel Award nomination and three National Youth Arts Awards. The main stars in the Carlsbad Community Theatre’s "Shrek" production include Shrek (Greg Bailey – from Temecula), Fiona (Kaylen Lash – from Carlsbad), Donkey (TJ Rodriguez – from Carlsbad) and Lord Farquaad (Brian Imoto – from El Cajon). There are 60 talented performers who make up the illustrious cast and hail from all parts of San Diego County as well as Temecula/Riverside County. They are comprised of adult and children/youth performers making up all your beloved characters as well as the fun Fairytale Creatures who you love from the DreamWorks Animation smash hit movie. A full cast list can be found at https://www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com/shrek. When on Broadway "Shrek the Musical" won twelve Drama Desk Award and eight Tony Award nominations including best musical. Show Times: • Friday, July 25 at 7 p.m. • Saturday, July 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Sunday, July 27 at 5 p.m. Tickets: https://www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com/shrek $25 (adults) & $18 (children). Discount codes are available. Follow Carlsbad Community Theatre on Facebook. Where: Performing Arts Center at Sage Creek High School 3900 Bobcat Blvd Carlsbad, CA 92010. About Carlsbad Community Theatre: Carlsbad Community Theatre (CCT) has been creating memorable theatre for 42 Years. CCT (Patrons of the Arts Foundation) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) theatre company in North County San Diego and strives to provide educational programming and excellence in performing arts. For more information on CCT, please email, info@carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com.

Stream now with the PBS app / Watch Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Two things can be true at the same time, says Harvard professor Noah Feldman. Antisemitism in the U.S. is real, and President Trump is using that very real threat to unfairly target elite universities.

Over the past decade, enrollment at San Diego County public schools has decline by about five percent. That means there are 27,000 fewer students in local schools. State officials are projecting rates of decline will only get worse, which will force educators to make some hard decisions.

Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence.

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps. This hour-long program is an introduction to the world of classical ballet. Audience: For kids in grades Pre-K through 5. Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

The Social Security Administration reassigned some field office employees in an effort to bring down lengthy phone wait times. But workers say these reassignments have been disruptive for staff.

The U.S.-China rivalry is rooted in a structurally competitive relationship, but it is now unfolding amid U.S. strategic retreat and a global democratic recession. While recent events resist sweeping conclusions, we can start to ask questions and identify emerging trends that will impact the dynamics of U.S.-China relations. 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Reception in the courtyard for in-person attendees 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Lecture (hybrid) Speaker: Rick Waters, Director, China Center, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Introducer and Moderator: Victor Shih, Director, 21st Century China Center; Professor, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy Susan Shirk, Director Emeritus, 21st Century China Center; Research Professor, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy This public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on China activities, please visit china.ucsd.edu. UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy on Facebook / Instagram