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Based on Helen Thorpe's bestselling book, this documentary-style play follows four Latina teenage girls in Denver - two of who are documented and two who are not - through young adulthood. Their close-knit friendships begin to unravel when immigration status dictates the girls' opportunities, or lack thereof. When a political firestorm arises, each girl's future becomes increasingly complicated. Just Like Us poses difficult yet essential questions about what makes us American. "Just Like Us" is directed by Grossmont College Theatre Arts faculty member Walter Allen Bennett. This production will run November 21-23 & December 5-7, 2024. Visit: https://gcccd.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=36

NPR's member and affiliate station photographers share memorable moments from throughout 2024.

Real ID will be enforced in U.S. airports starting May 7. Implementing the law involved years of negotiations between federal and state officials.

All are invited to the Gathering of Nations, an annual event that celebrates indigenous culture and features crafts, food, storytelling, and educational resources. The gathering is held on traditional Kumeyaay lands in the Sweetwater Valley at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center and the Bonita Sunnyside SD County Library. The gathering highlights craftspeople, storytellers, food and educational resources. The events are free and open to the public. The event will be opened by Kumeyaay Bird Singers. The cultural bird songs, of which there are 300 in the takut cycle, are a metaphor for life. On stage find presentations and regalia from “Eagle Spirit Dancers” dancers, presentation of powwow culture. Hands-on activities for visitors, free books, vendors and food will be at the event. In the museum find educational resources from Kumeyaay College and a new exhibition curated by Kumeyaay artist Johnny Bear Contreras. Artists in the exhibition include Johnny Bear Contreras, Chuck Contreras, Rita Reed, Juan Reynoso and Aurelia Ojeda Melendrez. Event sponsor, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/gathering-of-nations/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

DHS confirms it is implementing a reduction in force in three oversight offices as part of the effort to cut the federal workforce.

The MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra welcomes you to join us for a concert featuring the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. From the passion of “Overture to Romeo and Juliet” to the virtuosic fireworks of “Piano Concerto No. 1” in B-flat major—featuring MiraCosta College faculty member and performing artist Dr. Wan-Chin Chang—to the iconic “Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique),” this will be a night of unforgettable music. Directed by Maestro Branden Muresan. Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=36 MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook

Gene therapy and mindfulness training show promise for America's epidemic of chronic pain. Can they provide the relief of opioid medication without side effects and addiction?

On Midday Edition, we look at how local, statewide and national election outcomes will impact San Diegans.

Experts are divided whether a new missile defense system for the U.S., inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, would be worth the cost.

Traveling to 36 countries and 5 oceans, George Steinmetz (and his drones) take us on a food tour in his new book Feed the Planet: A Photographic Journey to the World's Food.