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What is today Marine Corps Air Station Miramar began as a bustling Army camp training soldiers to fight in World War I.

A San Diego preschool focuses on the “little guys” who experience domestic violence and other trauma. Mi Escuelita now has a long record of helping families move forward.

Grief touches every part of us, yet no two experiences of it are the same. Like a fingerprint, it is entirely our own. Finding ways to move with grief, rather than against it, often means exploring what helps us express, process, and integrate loss into our lives. Join us for an intimate and interactive workshop with author Laing Rikkers, whose own grief journey began with the death of her sister. In the aftermath, she found an unexpected companion in creative writing, eventually leading to her book Morning Leaves. Through her story, Laing will share how poetry and time in nature became a pathway for navigating life after loss, offering moments of clarity, connection, and even beauty. Together, we’ll explore how creativity can serve as a gentle outlet for grief. This experience includes guided discussion, quiet time in nature to reflect and notice what arises, and an opportunity to engage in your own writing or creative expression. We’ll close by gathering in community to share reflections on the experience of slowing down, turning inward, and tapping into creativity as a tool for grief. Sharing is always optional. We’ll provide blank notebooks, pens, and markers, or you’re welcome to bring your own journal. This is not about doing it “right.” It’s about discovering what feels true for you. We hope to see you soon! The Death Network: Website / TikTok / Instagram

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests in recent years, but demonstrators vowed to continue until the education minister resigns.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said that President Trump was committed to the work "if conditions and factors have changed to make that possible."

Trust Restaurant, the flagship concept of TRUST Restaurant Group, is celebrating its 10‑year anniversary with an intimate two‑night dinner on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. The event features a family‑style menu led by Owner & Chef Brad Wise, highlighting beloved dishes and retired favorites from across the group’s decade of wood‑fired, boldly flavored cuisine. Guests can expect a communal dining experience that reflects the restaurant’s core philosophy, with menu details kept secret until the evening and a curated à‑la‑carte wine selection available. The celebration honors a legacy that now spans 13 restaurants across five cities and has helped shape San Diego’s modern dining identity. Tickets are $150 per person and available via OpenTable. Trust on Instagram

The 10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference (NCRC), held in conjunction with the National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium (NICS), is the premier scientific meeting dedicated to evidence‑based cannabis and hemp research. This landmark event brings together leading scientists, clinicians, public health experts, policymakers, legal scholars, educators, and industry innovators for three days of high‑impact presentations and interdisciplinary collaboration. Hosted by the Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) at Colorado State University Pueblo, the conference showcases cutting‑edge findings shaping the future of cannabinoid science and cannabis policy. Visit: https://www.nationalcannabisresearchconference.org/register National Cannabis Research Conference on Instagram and Facebook

"Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency" Curated by Alessandra Moctezuma Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18, 4-7 p.m. Conversation with the Artists: Thursday, May 14, 6-8 p.m. Exhibition Dates: April 18 – May 14 Gallery Hours: Fridays 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays 12-6 p.m.; and by appointment Space 4 Art presents "Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency," a group exhibition curated by Alessandra Moctezuma, Gallery Director and Professor of Fine Art at San Diego Mesa College. The third in a series of exhibitions at Art Produce Gallery in 2026, the exhibition opens with a public reception on April 18 from 4-7 p.m. and will remain on view through May 14. In keeping with Space 4 Art’s mission to promote meaningful dialogue and creative exchange, Moctezuma will lead a Conversation with the Artists on Thursday, May14 from 6-8 p.m. "Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency" brings together artists who view art as a tool to disrupt and to sound an alert. Emerging from a moment of heightened political and social tension, the exhibition reflects on a year marked by widespread protest and renewed public resistance to policies that have caused national and global instability. In the United States and across the world, people have taken to the streets in response to political extremism, social inequity, environmental crisis, and the erosion of civil rights. Artists, too, have responded using their practices to question power, confront injustice, and refuse silence. The exhibition examines the role of art as a catalyst for awareness and action. Through diverse materials and approaches, the featured works expose systems of power, challenge historical amnesia, and confront our impulse to look away. Some artworks mourn loss, others invite participation, and still others demand accountability. Together, they insist that artistic expression can function as a form of civic engagement and resistance. Curator Alessandra Moctezuma frames unrest as a necessary friction that makes change possible. The exhibition invites viewers to look inward, and examine their own position and experiences within the social and political structures the works reveal. Produced by Space 4 Art and presented at Art Produce Gallery, the exhibition is part of ongoing efforts to support artists and activate cultural dialogue across the region through the Prebys Foundation’s Arts Ecosystem Grant. The exhibit includes artists: Doris Bittar, Jennifer de Poyen, Electronic Disturbance Theater (EDT), Patricia Frischer, Terri Hughes-Oelrich, Linda Litteral, Nicole Gonzalez, Nick McPherson (Nicholas Danger), Teresa Mill, Michelle Montjoy, Marcos Ramirez, Katie Ruiz, and Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez (Sew Loka). The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m. and a closing event featuring a gallery walk-through and artist conversation led by curator Alessandra Moctezuma on Thursday, May 14 from 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours Fridays from 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays from 12-6 p.m. through May 14; and by appointment. Location: Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104. About Space 4 Art Space 4 Art is a San Diego-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting artists and strengthening the region’s cultural ecosystem through exhibitions, public programming, and community engagement. Space 4 Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us in partnership with the The Friends of the Solana Beach Library on Tuesday July 21st at 6 p.m. as we welcome Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray to discuss and sign "A Pair of Aces." This event is free to attend and will be held at Earl Warren Middle School Multipurpose room. If you would like to order a copy of the book, use the link below. Your order will be available for pickup at the event, before the event at Camino Books or shipped per your instructions. About the book: From the powerhouse duo behind "The Personal Librarian—a Good Morning America Book Club" pick and million-copy bestseller—and "The First Ladies", a New York Times and USA Today bestseller and Target’s Book of the Year—comes a cinematic new historical tale. Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray’s newest coauthored release delivers their signature exploration of race, class, and sexism and ups the ante with courtroom drama and mob intrigue. "A Pair of Aces" imagines the iconic true downfall of mobster Lucky Luciano through the perspective of female historical figures, Eunice Carter, Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor; and Polly Adler, the city’s most notorious madam. With Benedict’s background as a litigation lawyer adding authenticity to the courtroom drama and Murray’s signature portrayal of strong Black heroines, "A Pair of Aces" delivers a gripping blend of suspense, history, and women’s empowerment from two authors at the top of their game. Marie Benedict is a graduate of Boston College and the Boston University School of Law. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and lives in Pittsburgh with her family. Victoria Christopher Murray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty novels. She is an NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work for her novel "Stand Your Ground", which was also a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Visit: https://caminobks.com/event/2026-07-21/marie-benedict-and-victoria-christopher-murray-pair-aces Victoria Christopher Murray on Facebook Marie Benedict on Instagram and Facebook

Ballots are being mailed out to voters across the state and top of the ticket is the race for California governor. We’re continuing our series of conversations with the gubernatorial candidates, up next is Democrat Katie Porter.