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It’s Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium! Have you ever wondered what species swim in our local waters? Or wanted to know what makes sharks such unique animals? This July, join us as we dive deep into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages! Shark Summer celebrates the vital role sharks play in the ecosystem, while shining a light on the important conservation work and research being done to protect them. “Birch Aquarium is partnered with SAFE Sharks and Rays to take action that supports shark and ray populations around the globe,” said Brent Fish, Aquarist. “Like so many other species, sharks and rays face threats to their habitats and ecosystems, and they need our help.” Catch shark feedings, trivia nights, weekend activations and more throughout the month. Weekend activities will take place July 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 with additional activities during the week. Shark Summer Schedule of Events/Activities Include: Scheduled Shark Feedings: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. Scheduled Kelp Forest Dives: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Shark Exploration Stations: Saturdays and Sundays Meet the Shark Specialist Station: July 13 & 14 Shark Themed Oceans at Night: July 25 Trivia Nights featuring Scripps researcher interactions with drinks and food available for purchase on Blue Beach: Wednesdays July 17 and 31 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. And more! During Shark Summer, proceeds collected in the donation box in the aquarium’s Galleria benefit the Association of Zoos and Aquariums SAFE Sharks and Rays program, a collaborative effort by more than 60 organizations nationwide to work together to save the more than 1200 species of sharks and rays worldwide from extinction through evidence-based education and communication. Activities offered during normal business hours are included with the cost of General Admission while others (such as Oceans at Night) require separate admission. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for the Daily Schedule with all of the details. Now through Labor Day, the aquarium is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on select nights and advanced reservations are recommended for all guests, except members. About Birch Aquarium at Scripps: Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Birch Aquarium features the groundbreaking work of Scripps Oceanography and UC San Diego scientists as well as conservation breeding programs, and interactive exhibits. Birch Aquarium’s mission is to connect understanding to protecting our ocean planet, which the aquarium achieves through engaging hands-on learning opportunities for more than 500,000 guests and 40,000-plus pre-K-12 students each year. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for more information. Birch Aquarium on Facebook / Instagram

The Studio Door Gallery in Hillcrest and guest curator Kevin Winger bring you our April art exhibition. Artistic Alchemy: Abstract Innovations, a group show featuring the non-representational works of eight San Diego-based artists, Ansley Pye, Jamie Kaminscky, Jason Gould, Kevin Winger, Beate Bermann-Enn, Jill Joy, Wayne Hulgin, and Jeffrey Taylor. These talented painters and multimedia creators' innovative and chromatic works will be displayed from April 3rd through April 27th. The opening reception will be hosted on Friday, April 12th, from 6-9 p.m. and is open to the public. The exhibit will be open to all during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., starting April 3rd.

There are a lot of hopes and dreams riding on the $8.4 billion agreement. A successful rescue of Paramount could point the way toward a shiny future for an increasingly uncertain media industry.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. A debt-laden grad turns Tokyo Uber Eats biker, confronting the gig economy's harsh truths. Pedaling along the city's deserted streets, he wonders about the "Uberization" of society and what it offers to an unemployed young person with student debt.

OCD is often misunderstood. Here’s what it’s like, from people who live with it.

Fifteen years ago this Wednesday, the federal minimum wage went up from $6.55 per hour to $7.25. It hasn't budged since.

Counterfeit products, especially medicines and safety gear, can be dangerous. Here's how to spot them on e-commerce platforms like Amazon.

Garcia Glenn White, 61, was the sixth inmate put to death in the U.S. in the last 11 days. His execution comes shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected three last-ditch appeals.

According to Jay Leno, “You can’t stay mad at someone who makes you laugh.” Join three famous funny men for Kings of Late Night: Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson, Arsenio Hall for a night of cutting-edge comedy, laughs and satire on the Corona Grandstand Stage as part of the San Diego County Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series. Jay Leno Best known for his late-night TV show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, which dominated the ratings for two decades from 1992 - 2009. Leno is not only a comedy specialist, but also a children’s book author, corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist and philanthropist. Known as, “the hardest-working man in show business,” he also now produces his series Jay Leno’s Garage on YouTube with over 3.58 million subscribers. Craig Ferguson Multiple GRAMMY nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian has amassed a huge following of his diverse career that includes film, TV and the stage. After hosting Late Late Show with Craig Fergusonon CBS TV network for 10 years, from 2005 - 2014, Ferguson now hosts an iHeartMedia podcast, Joy, where he and his guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more, discuss the ‘modern state of JOY.’ Arsenio Hall With his characteristic personality and quick-witted humor, Arsenio Hall became a groundbreaking cultural phenomenon with one of the first late-night shows hosted by an African American. His Emmy Award-winning show, The Arsenio Hall Show,” made its debut in 1989, but even before that, Hall played there role of Semmi in the hit comedy, “Coming to America,” in 1988, and reprised in “Coming 2 America,” in 2021. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2024/kings-of-late-night Full concert schedule: https://www.sdfair.com/p/what-to-do/grandstand Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Includes Complimentary Same-Day Fair AdmissionALL SALES FINAL | NO REFUNDS or NO EXCHANGES sdfair.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdfair Instagram: Instagram.com/sandiegocountyfair

Join DREAMS+DUCATS X Good Faith for a day of community, culture and conversation! This free, all ages event features music, workshops, live art, raffles, resources, giveaways and a pop up market featuring local young entrepreneurs and San Diego's best creative small businesses! We'll also be elevating the voice of the community through a pair of inspiring youth-led talks where local students will discuss social media and explore systemic solutions for improving its effects on young people everywhere. We're proud to bring this experience to life in partnership with our friends at Good Faith, Quartyard and the Career and Technical Education program at Helix Charter High School. Features: - Live DJ - Panel Discussions - Local Small Business Vendors - Live Workshops - Free Food Distribution - City + County + Community Resource Pop Ups DREAMS+DUCATS is a nonprofit education consultancy that designs solutions to evolve learning alongside community + culture. Learn more at dreamsducats.org Stay Connected Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn