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At least ten news organizations have retracted or amended their stories after an NPR investigation showed that a man they featured as a bold Chinese dissident was accused of being a conman.

Culture & Cocktails returns this summer! Revel in art, soak in shared good vibes, and explore the philosophy of fun. Culture & Cocktails is The San Diego Museum of Art’s sophisticated cultural and social event featuring fine art, trendy food and beverage offerings, thrilling interactive experiences, hands-on art making, musical and artistic performances, and much more. Enjoy an American Summer night at the Museum themed on one of the most renowned and enduring American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, Jasper Johns. Stay bright and breezy in the open-air activity terrace in front of the Museum or head indoors for a jaunt through the galleries and to relax in the red, white, and blue lounge upstairs. You won’t want to miss this multisensory summer evening at the Museum! YOUR CULTURE & COCKTAILS TICKET INCLUDES Access to all Museum galleries, including our evening’s featured exhibitions, Jasper Johns: Drawings & Prints, where docents will be available for art dialogue throughout the evening The “America’s Pastime” activity area featuring baseball-themed arcade games and a visit from the San Diego Padres Pad Squad and Friar! One themed cocktail each from Cooperstown Distillery and Surf City Still Works, and your choice of either a beer offering from Ballast Point Brewing Company or an Angeleno Spritz from Ventura Spirits. Complimentary bites by Crack Shack, Del’s Hideout, Doggos Gus, Harvest Kitchen, Panama 66, Prince Street Pizza, Rosemarie’s Burgers, Top of the Market, plus more eateries to be announced Summer beats by DJ Heabnasty Performances by the Hitmen Drumline and the Aerial Revolution Art-making inspired by Jasper Johns: Drawings & Prints And so much more! Additional food available for purchase at the Harvest Kitchen food truck in front of the Museum. Additional drinks available for purchase at full-cash bars.

Actress Natalie Morales says there were many "shoulds" in her life — pressure to do the right thing — but has recently learned that there's no right way to live.

San Diego County homebuyers got some good news in the third quarter of 2024 with housing affordability improving slightly from the previous quarter, the California Association of Realtors announced Thursday.

The pianist Elisabeth Brauss has been praised by Gramophone Magazine for “the maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations” which “would be the pride of any pianist twice her age.” Born in Hannover in 1995, Elisabeth is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting and versatile musicians of her generation. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/elisabeth-brauss-piano/

What better way to celebrate Java Joe’s Halloween birthday than with this sure to be enjoyed concert by San Diego’s favorite acoustic duo Berkley Hart! Halloween costumes encouraged at this the musical celebration with surprises in store! Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart have been entertaining audiences with their natural down-home humor and masterfully-crafted songs for over 20 years. This award-winning duo has a reputation for performances that are “emotionally and musically authentic”.

Spend an evening at the library with a musical legend as he discusses and signs his book "Maria’s Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance, and Dreaming Big," and shares a mini musical performance. As one of the world’s most respected musicians, Zoro the Drummer has commanded some of the most famous stages in the world of rock and R&B music with his drums. Throughout more than thirty years of his career, Zoro has been consistently voted the number one R&B drummer and clinician by the premier music industry publications Modern Drummer, Drum!, and Rhythm Magazine. He has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire, and many more. Additionally, Zoro is an educator, motivational speaker, and author of The Big Gig: Big-Picture Thinking For Success. Zoro’s novel, "Maria’s Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance, and Dreaming Big," is a beautiful and transformative memoir that tells the story of a family fighting for survival against almost insurmountable odds. Through laughter, tears, and many misadventures, Zoro touches the heart of every reader—young or old, citizen or immigrant—and speaks to the dreamer in all of us, encouraging everyone to live fantastical lives. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Books will be available to purchase through our co-sponsor, Adventures by the Book.

Bonita Pumpkin Farm Open Daily Sept. 29 through Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 13 through Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Train Ride 8′ Tall Corn Maze Petting Zoo Tractor Hay-Wagon Cut your own Sunflowers Pumpkin Farm TICKET Information There is no charge to walk the pumpkin patches. Hayride is $5 per person Corn Maze is $5 per person Petting Zoo is $5 per person Mechanical Train is $5.00 per child Cut your own sunflowers are $2 per stem (*We provide the shears) Tickets for Farm locations can be purchased at any Farm location. Tickets are not available online. All pumpkins are individually priced based on size. Ticket Requirements: Mechanical Train = 1 Ticket per child Hayride = 1 Ticket per person Corn Maze = 1 Ticket per person Petting Zoo = 1 Ticket per person Free Admission and Parking Visit: https://www.pumpkinstation.com/pumpkin-farms/bonita-pumpkin-farm/

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit.

Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.