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Please come and enjoy two FREE talks. This Friday, it's a double history lesson! At 1 p.m., "The Women Of The California Gold Rush" presented by Melissa Jones, San Diego History Center. Yes, there were women in the Gold Rush! Discover the untold stories of women in California's Gold Rush-Indigenous, Californio, and immigrant women who shaped frontier life, faced hardship, and defied norms through resilience, enterprise, and legal independence. At 2:30 p.m., "History of Fallbrook" told by Tom Frew and Jeff Duhachek, Fallbrook Historical Society. Using many historical photos, this presentation will describe how Fallbrook came to be settled including the coming of the railroad, Fallbrook’s agricultural beginnings, as well as its early schools, churches and volunteer fire department. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

For decades women have championed KPBS’ ideals by donating, volunteering and advocating for our trusted, inclusive and educational services. The Gratitude Collective is a community of women who support KPBS’ vision to connect, reflect and serve the San Diego region. Members of the Gratitude Collective are superfans of KPBS and prioritize their philanthropy in support of our commitment to local news, arts and culture, children’s programming, and community engagement and representation via dialogue and events. The Gratitude Collective provides a space for lifelong learning and connection via quarterly experiences such as speaking engagements with women leaders in various fields, social events and KPBS community meetings.

Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball.

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! You’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego as you hang from the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and change lives. Anyone who wants to rappel can register and set up a custom online fundraising page. Registration costs start at $50 and go up as the event date gets closer. Every person who raises a minimum of $1,000 for Reality Changers secures a place on the ropes. Every dollar raised supports students working to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities. Reality Changer on Facebook / Instagram

Concert Hall, MiraCosta College Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The final performance of the school year by the Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will feature selected soloists and small groups performing contemporary and classic jazz repertoire, primarily arranged by the students in the ensemble. Directed by Matt Falker. Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2537

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.

U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.

Kids – even some young kids – are being exposed to an unprecedented amount of pornography online and a lot of it is violent and misogynistic. There are tools parents can use to block this content.

This Men's Health Month, we're talking about promoting awareness around the specific health challenges faced by men.

The class-action legal settlement would transform college sports. But this year, many athletes learned it would cost their spots on the team. Now, after a judge heard their objections, they must wait.