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A critical weather observation system at Montgomery Field Airport was malfunctioning for days before the plane crash early Thursday morning. The FAA did not issue an advance notice about the outage, records show.

An Unmatched Experience for Wine and Spirits Education and Professional Development Known for delivering industry-leading education and fostering career-long relationships, SommCon is the destination for the beverage community to gather and share insights, elevate craft, and drive the future of the industry forward. In a time of rapid change and reinvention for the beverage alcohol industry, SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo returns to San Diego, September 7–9, 2025, with an expanded focus on connection, education, and the future of the trade. SommCon is the premier gathering for professionals in the wine, beer, and spirits industry, offering unparalleled opportunities for education, networking, and career development. SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo offers a comprehensive program of wine and spirits education, professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing domestic and international producers of wine, beer, spirits, and brands in the low and no alcohol category. SommCon produces Concours d'Spirits and Concours d'Vin, impartial competitions of domestic and international wines and spirits, in partnership with The SOMM Journal, and SommGo, an on-demand streaming service featuring educational content for the global wine, beer, and spirits industry. SommCon is produced by Fast Forward, an event management and media company that specializes in consumer and business events in wine, beer, spirits, culinary, and hospitality. Visit: SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo SommCon on Instagram and Facebook

Tsuki nights are a monthly tradition at Matsu, a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Oceanside by Chef William Eick. They take inspiration from the modern izakaya nightlife in Japan where communal dining is at the forefront. Become part of a vibrant community and enjoy Tsuki night favorites in a laid back atmosphere with the lights and music turned up—and a staff that can’t wait to unleash their creativity and share their dishes with you. The perfect chance to try their cuisine at a fraction of the full tasting menu cost or experience exclusive chef collaborations! From Japanese comfort foods, to A5 wagyu beef cooked to perfection, to unforgettable desserts, cocktails, and sake, the menu changes each month for constant surprises and new delights. All ingredients are imported from Japan or sourced locally. Follow @eatmatsu on Instagram for monthly updates on the menu or featured collaborations. Tsuki nights occur on the last Tuesday of each month starting at 5 p.m. No reservations accepted. Served on a first-come, first-serve basis until sold out. About Matsu: The dining experience of a lifetime awaits for you on the other side of a towering wooden door in south Oceanside. From hot towels served before your meal, to detailed descriptions of ingredients used in each course, to sake pairings from a certified Sake Sommelier and a low-lit sultry atmosphere, Matsu delivers in every way. You’ll be treated to creative, contemporary dishes that highlight Japanese tradition and local terroir, complete with the only Japanese wines in the county. Discover why Matsu has earned its place in San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants list as “Best Japanese Restaurant” two years running! Matsu on Facebook / Instagram

Former Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board members said the Trump administration usurped their authority by denying awards to "a substantial number" of the individuals it had selected for the program.

Join us for a timely discussion exploring the complex security challenges, geopolitical dynamics and emerging opportunities facing Israel in the current regional and global landscape. Ambassador Ido Aharoni of Israel will provide insights into the nation's strategic decisions, internal developments and evolving international relations. This event will be moderated by Eli Berman, a professor at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) as well as a member of the Faculty Advisory Committee for the university’s Jewish Studies Program. This event is organized by the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and the Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative. The Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) seeks to strategically promote, support and catalyze knowledge discourse and interaction on the modern state of Israel through scholarship, engagement and collaboration.

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Matt Reilly, of Austin public radio station KUTX, to discuss the best albums released on March 14.

"Weird Al" Yankovic has no trouble tapping into his dorkiness. Perhaps that's the secret to his decades-spanning appeal. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, he talks about aging into his weirdness.

Jackie Amézquita (Quetzaltengo, Guatemala, b.1985) lives and works in Los Angeles, California. She is an artist with a multidisciplinary practice. Her research is articulated through the use of biomaterials and forms associated with pre-Columbian cultures. Amézquita creates public performances, installations, and objects that fuse indigenous mythologies with contemporary community engagement. Amézquita received her M.F.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2022 and her B.F.A. from Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, in 2018. She has exhibited with The Hammer Museum, LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) CA, LAND (Los Angeles Nomadic Division) CA, 18th St Art Center CA, The Armory Center of the Arts CA, Vincent Price Art Museum CA, The Annenberg Space for Photography CA, Human Resources Los Angeles CA, MAD (Museum of Art and Design) NY. Amézquita is the recipient of the Mohn Public Recognition Award (2023), Mohn Land Award (2022), Andy Warhol Foundation for the Arts Los Angeles Art Fund (2022), and National Performance Network Fund (2022). Amézquita has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, ARTnews, and The Art Newspaper, LA. Weekly, hyperallergic, Walker Art Center magazine. Jackie Amézquita on Instagram

The Compton rapper fashioned the Super Bowl halftime show as his victory lap, taking the culture to new heights and his pettiness to new lows.

Writing doesn’t get more personal than the memoir. In it, the author shares a part or portions of his/her/their life with readers and seeks universality, understanding and connection. In this three-hour course, students will open that important window into themselves and identify what those life-changing moments and events are and how to express them in writing. As the author Emily Gordon once opined, “Your life story is a gift. It should be treated as such.” Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-21-memoirs-that-matter-with-david-coddon/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook