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It’s been nearly two weeks since a woman died in one of Customs and Border Protection’s makeshift migrant camps, and humanitarian workers on the ground say conditions haven’t improved. In other news, California is the first state to create an Ebony Alert system to help find missing black teens and young adults. Plus, a new program to secure long-term treatment for individuals with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders is up and running in San Diego County.

Over the course of seven decades, Morgenstern helmed major jazz magazines, wrote books, produced concerts, won multiple Grammys, taught college and oversaw one of the world's largest jazz archives.

Team Rubicon, a veteran-led nonprofit, has helped clean out 39 San Diego County homes affected by the January flooding for free.

At age 12, Yura Lee became the youngest artist ever to receive the Debut Artist of the Year prize at the Performance Today awards given by National Public Radio. Since then, her record-breaking and award-winning achievements have only continued. She’s a multifaceted musician as both a violinist and violist, and one of the very few who is equally virtuosic on both instruments. As a soloist and a chamber musician, her performances cover various musical mediums, captivating audiences with music from baroque to modern and enjoying a career that spans three decades and takes her all over the world. ARTIST LOUNGES The spark of creativity is unique for every individual. Drawing on the theme “Inside Stories,” the Artist Lounge is an intimate, in-depth conversation hosted by Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal. Come discover more about these great artists in a warm, intimate setting. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/artist-lounge-4-yura-lee/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

The four instructors from a college in Iowa were injured in a rare stabbing attack in a public park in China.

Meet Kata Pierce-Morgan, Fringe artist and owner of Les Girls.

Defense of Democracy Presents a Film Festival to Open Minds & Raise Funds A local showing of the film “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is intended to educate the public and raise funds for Defense of Democracy, a national organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system. “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is a documentary film that tells the story of researchers who trace the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement to a mistranslation of the Bible in 1946, casting doubt on a biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Defense of Democracy pushes back against all who attempt to whitewash curricula, deny unsavory parts of American history, censor library books and stigmatize students based on race, gender or sexuality. The group defends and advocates for public schools and library systems based on inclusivity and science. It provides training and tools for volunteers nationwide to engage with their communities. About “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” speaks to the root of what Defense of Democracy organizers believe in: The accepted canon is not always true, and a healthy democracy must allow its citizens free access to many different points of view. “1946” was written, directed and produced by a team of award-winning filmmakers. About Defense of Democracy is a nonprofit organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system, informs the public on the importance of public school and library systems in a functioning democracy, and provides training, tools and coordination for strategic volunteer engagement in communities across the country. For more information visit: defenseofdemocracy.org Stay Connected on Facebook

California energy regulators will decide on a proposal Thursday that would restructure how utility companies bill for electricity.

An empty city-owned lot on Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas is at the heart of a contentious debate over affordable housing. Most speakers at Wednesday's city council meeting opposed building housing on the site.

The San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) in partnership with The Brink SBDC offers the Entrepreneurs Track (E-Track), a free 4-month workshop series for entrepreneurs to develop, explore, and refine the fundamentals required to prepare for angel investment. Join us for our Kick-Off event and a Mixer hosted by the San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE) on Sept 12 at the University of San Diego (USD). Each week, founders gather, network, and explore topics critical to successfully raising money from angel investors. The Entrepreneurs Track culminates with the application deadline on Dec. 19, 2023. Those who apply will compete for a $200,000* investment from ~60 SEC accredited investors. *Amount of investment depends on the number of units purchased by investors. During this session we will cover the important dates and details of SDAC VI, answer questions, and cover two important topics: 1) Positioning and Value Proposition, and 2) Use of Funds/Ask (the last slide in an investment deck). Attendees will complete a positioning statement focused on the value proposition, and identify the potential risks and resources required to mitigate risks and position your company for success.