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While still a small percentage of the total veteran population, the number of veterans committing extremist violence has risen sharply, according to a Congressional report.

Have you 'herd' what animal is visiting us next for Fun Animal Friday? We have an alpaca coming to the Museum. Cindy Lu's Petting Zoo will introduce an alpaca to our guests and teach them about how amazing they truly are! The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Date | Friday, February 25 at 10 a.m. Location | San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Please note: Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. For more information, please visit sdcdm.org/fun-animal-friday-alpacas or call (760) 233-7755.

The authorities are investigating the mass power outage across Moore County as a criminal act after power substations were damaged by gunfire. The county implemented a nighttime curfew.

Lawmakers have taken more control of the National Prayer Breakfast from the group that ran it for seven decades after concerns rose over influence peddling and attendees, including a Russian spy.

Maritime Museum of San Diego, with an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels, invites you aboard for an adventure day sail experience aboard San Salvador, a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on Sept. 28, 1542. Few people have sailed on a 16th century galleon. Now you can. These 4-hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing. These one-of-a-kind day sails offer guests a chance to come aboard the magnificent galleon, San Salvador, and learn from on board historians the story behind the vessel and significance to our region. San Salvador Sailing Adventure details: • San Salvador Sailing Adventure is 4 hours • Boarding starts at 11:30 a.m., please check-in at least 15 minutes before (we suggest 30 minutes) • San Salvador Sailing Adventure ticket includes museum admission. • You can check-in as early as 10 a.m., enjoy the Museum before or after your sail. • Return to museum at 4 p.m. Dates and times: • Saturday, February 19 at 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, April 2 at 11 a.m. • Saturday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, May 28 at 11:30 a.m. Schedule subject to change. Get tickets here! Tickets range from $59 to $99. Tickets to the San Salvador Sailing Adventure include museum admission. For more information, please visit sdmaritime.org/visit/on-the-water-adventures/san-salvador-sailing-adventure or call the museum at (619) 234-9153.

The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music recounts the story of Flack's father finding her a beat-up, old, upright in a junkyard — a treasure that led to a life in music.

Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act.

The budget airline says customers will no longer be able to call a live agent by phone. Frontier is encouraging customers to instead reach out by text, social media and WhatsApp.

Join us for a night of networking for women in BioE. All students, industry professionals, and faculty are welcome. This event is dedicated to UC San Diego bioengineering undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students and academic and industry professionals who identify as women or other marginalized genders. Date | Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 5pm Location | 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093 Cost | Free with registration We hope to develop a network of bioengineering/biotechnology affiliates that support our cause to facilitate lasting relationships and build new ones for years to come. By creating a space for marginalized genders to share and expand their opportunities, this event will aid in driving progress in the bioengineering field. For more information on this event and registrations please visit HERE!

Queenie: Godmother of Harlem tells the overlooked story of Stephanie Saint Clair, or "Queenie," a Black female mob boss and fashion icon who lived during the height of the Harlem Renaissance.