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North Park Community Fair: Mini Book Fair Date: June 6, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: North Park Way, from 29th to Ray St. San Diego, California We're excited to once again bring a sense of community connection to North Park through our 4th event in our series of Community Fairs! This time the North Park Community Fair, hosted by Verbatim Books, is having a smaller and curated version of the popular annual North Park Book Fair. This more close-knit gathering features a select group of bookstores and literary vendors, putting a spotlight on some of the independent sellers that make San Diego's book community so vibrant. Join us on June 6 to browse books, discover new reads for your collection, meet passionate booksellers, and celebrate the local literary culture with us in the heart of North Park. This is a free event for all ages. For information on more events from the North Park Community Fair or Verbatim Books, visit Verbatim's website: https://verbatimbooks.com/events/

The rapper and producer helped script hip-hop and electronic music's blueprint with songs like "Planet Rock" and "Looking for the Perfect Beat."

Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. Film Forum Coronado Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522 -7390 https://coronadolibrary.org/ Film & Discussion (In the Winn Room) Adults Free “OUTSOURCED” (2006. 103 min. PG-13) - Bursting with charm, this crowd-pleasing sleeper offers a witty and good-spirited jab at the global economy. A Seattle sales manager (Josh Hamilton) finds himself a stranger in a strange land when he is sent to India to train their call center recently outsourced by his company. Co-starring Ayesha Dharker.

U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. All have proved much more difficult than advertised and fallen far short of the political goals set at the beginning.

The group, whose members are descendants of the area's first Spanish settlers, celebrated its 44th annual luncheon on Saturday.

Guided by artworks that highlight imagery from nature and the interplay of natural light, participants will create layered compositions that build color and depth beneath white-outlined forms inspired by organic shapes. As each piece develops, the final experience is revealed through light. When held up to the sun, the layered artwork becomes illuminated allowing the imagery to glow, shift and transform in unexpected ways. Event is free and open to all ages.

Bressi Ranch Village Center, an open-air shopping center in the heart of the Bressi Ranch community in Carlsbad, California, invites the community to celebrate spring during its annual Easter Egg Hunt, taking place March 27 - through April 5. This year, the Village Center is adding a playful, digital twist to the classic tradition, encouraging guests of all ages to explore every corner of the center through a self-guided, interactive scavenger hunt. Guests begin their adventure by scanning QR codes placed throughout the property, including popular stops across the center’s shops, outdoor walkways, gathering spots and breezeways. After a quick registration, the mobile experience guides guests through a series of clues leading to six hidden eggs located throughout the property. Participants who successfully discover all six eggs will be entered into a drawing to win Bressi Ranch Village Center gift cards valued at up to $150. Guests can increase their chances of winning by earning up to four additional entries through bonus activities, including finding a seventh on-site bonus egg, capturing and uploading a photo of a favorite spot at Bressi Ranch Village Center, and completing a short “This or That” survey. Winners will be selected on April 6. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more about Bressi Ranch Village Center at https://bressiranchvillagecenter.com. WHEN: March 27th – April 5: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.

Antique African spoons as vessels of history and aesthetic beauty Please join us for a captivating evening showcasing local author and African art collector Richard Ulevitch and his book "A Taste of Beauty: Spoons of Africa" from the Collection of Richard Ulevitch. Come learn about the extraordinary artistry and cultural significance of African spoons depicted in this captivating book. This beautifully crafted book explores how these masterfully carved utensils transcend their practical purpose to become profound expressions of artistic excellence and cultural identity. Stunning photography and detailed analysis reveal the intricate designs, symbolic meanings, and historical contexts of these remarkable artifacts. This comprehensive work illuminates the sophisticated artistic traditions of African craftspeople while exploring the intersection of functionality and aesthetic beauty. Ulevitch has collected African spoons for over 30 years, dating primarily from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 2025, the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento mounted an exhibition of the collection, the most comprehensive display of these objects to date. Ulevitch is a professor emeritus at Scripps Research where he served for over 50 years and his research transformed our understanding of the immune system. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library

The U.S. Postal Service released a new commemorative set of stamps honoring lowrider culture on Friday. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear more about the rich history of lowriding and what it has meant for Chicano culture in San Diego through the years.