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Immigration raids and the protests against them brought dramatic scenes to Los Angeles this week. We look into where immigration enforcement is headed and the military’s role in it. Plus, how two local reporters are bringing the news to social media.

MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra (MCCSO) and the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) Young Artists Showcase II The MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra would like to invite you to join us for an eventful evening of music making featuring the incredibly talented young artist winners of the MTAC of San Diego’s concerto competition. We will have multiple soloists joining the orchestra for an amazing display of poise and virtuosity. To complete the celebration, the MCCSO will perform P. I. Tchaikovsky's Overture to "Romeo and Juliette." We look forward to sharing a wonderful weekend of music with you! Directed by Branden Muresan Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=43 MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, July 25, Songwriter Sanctuary will host a special edition performance of its monthly series in celebration of Disability Pride Month featuring artists with lived experiences and/or deep ties to the disability community, including Espi Love, The Bella Lunas, and Miranda Ramos with Dylan Razwick. The event is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley in partnership with Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.) Disabled people are one of the largest, most diverse, and most excluded groups in our society. But the problem isn’t disability itself; it’s the ableism (both overt and unintentional) baked into our spaces and systems. Through story and song, we’ll explore how access, care, and inclusion can create a better world for all of us - because anyone can become disabled at any time, and increased access is a lifelong practice! Come celebrate the power and pride of this vibrant community! ASL Interpreters and reserve seating area for Deaf/Hard of Hearing folks will be provided. Please visit the accessibility section below for additional access needs and/or email mollyrose@nhunited.org by July 18. About the Artists Miranda Ramos: (accompanied by Dylan Razwick): Two-time 2024 Best of San Diego Winner in the categories of Best Country Musician & Singer/Songwriter and 2025 San Diego Music Award Nominee Miranda Ramos is a one of a kind artist who believes that a song isn't just sung, it must be performed. Drawing inspiration from her County and Rock roots, Miranda's songwriting is honest and relatable. She performs with her full band, as an acoustic duo or trio covering top 40 music and originals in the county genre with some pop, rock, and alternative hits thrown in (because why not?), and is the lead female vocalist in ALT2K San Diego's Premier Alt Rock Cover Band. The Bella Lunas: Kismet brought The Bella Lunas together in San Diego, California in 2022 and the vibrant trio immediately bonded over their love of music, creativity and American Sign Language. Rhea, a versatile singer-songwriter and ASL Interpreter, showcases her powerful, raw musical talent and exceptional vocals. Sheena, a CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult), brings her velvety vocals and passion for perfectly blended harmonies. Lily, a Deaf artist, wowed the other ladies with her unique ASL rhythmic renditions of visual music. Rhea and Sheena's voices and instruments blend together in angelic harmonies, weaving intricate patterns of sound that captivate audiences. Yet it is Lily, a Deaf artist and performer, who introduces a completely new dimension with American Sign Language. They are graceful together with the music as it creates a mesmerizing experience you can see, hear, and feel. Espi Love: Espi Love is a local poet who residing on traditional Kumeyaay land (San Diego, CA). They're also a vocalist, actress, model, and competitive dancer, and crochet artist. Espi believes in art as a form of not only creative expression but protest, resistance, whimsy in a world that tells us to leave our playfulness behind. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church - 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10, but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors! Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully) Accessibility: ASL interpreters and reserved seating for Deaf/Hard of Hearing folks provided. Sensory station in foyer includes single use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Venue runs two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters during the event. Please direct any additional venue accessibility requests to Molly mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least (5) business days prior to the event. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change Aug. 29 - Claire King - Hailey Wetzel - Lexi Pulido Sept. 26 - Joe Summers - Grainne Hunt - Helena Holleran Oct. 24 - Shea Givens - Kevin Cooper - Anthony Cullins Dec 5. - Holiday Edition! - JT Moring - Cara Cormier - David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Songwriter Sanctuary on Instagram

Kumeyaay historian Ethan Banegas Luiseño-Kumeyaay (SDSU-American Indian Studies) discusses the process to develop a community-engaged comic that speaks from the perspective of the Kumeyaay people. This comic is a way to tell stories of Kumeyaay people from past to present and engage with their own communities, schools, and beyond. Hear more about how tribal historians are driving the work of this visual storytelling project as a creative team brings it to life. About Ethan Ethan grew up on the Barona Reservation in San Diego County. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History, Religious Studies, and Political Science in 2009 and his Master of Arts degree in History in 2017 from the University of San Diego (USD). Banegas is owner of Kumeyaay.com and Historian for the San Diego History Center, which operates the Junípero Serra Museum. He was first published in 2017 (Indian Gaming in the Kumeyaay Nation). In 2020, he published the Kumeyaay Oral History Project, a community-based research project, after collecting thirty-three personal interviews, video-taped oral histories, and photographs from San Diego’s First People. In 2024, he published two comics—“Beyond Gaming” and “Our Past, Present, and Future”—and served as project director and author of the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project. Through these community-based projects, Professor Banegas collected the voice of the Kumeyaay people, giving a voice to the voiceless. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.

Comic-Con San Diego Pub Crawl (Saturday, July 26) Calling All Heroes And Villains: Join over 300+ guests on our annual Heroes and Villains Bar Crawl! Come in your best cosplay and roam the streets of Gaslamp stopping in and out of over 10+ bars and nightclubs with one all-access pass Superhero / Villain kit includes: -Free welcome shot tickets at select venues - Drink discount coupons - Free nightclub entry passes - Bar crawl map to all participating bars, lounges and nightclubs ------------- CHECK IN LOCATION AND PRE PARTY ------------------ Check In @ American Junkie 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pre-party event includes: - Exclusive drink specials - Free swag and handouts - Pre bar crawl social and meet and greet At check in pick up your bar crawl maps, lanyard and drink coupons before setting off to visit multiple Comic Con parties in one night! Can't make it Saturday, July 26? Join us our Friday, July 25 Comic Con Bar Crawl! Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3101512-2?pid=5498 Date and Time: On Saturday, 26 July 2025 3 p.m. - Sunday, 27 July 2025 2 a.m. Venue details: American Junkie, 628 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California, 92101, United States San Diego Club Crawl on Facebook / Instagram

Comic-con San Diego Pub Crawl (Friday, July 25) Calling All Heroes And Villains: Join over 300+ guests on our annual Heroes and Villains Bar Crawl! Come in your best cosplay and roam the streets of Gaslamp stopping in and out of over 10+ bars and nightclubs with one all-access pass. Superhero / Villain kit includes: - Free welcome shot tickets at select venues - Drink discount coupons - Free nightclub entry passes - Bar crawl map to all participating bars, lounges and nightclubs ------------- CHECK IN LOCATION and PRE PARTY ------------------ Check In @ American Junkie 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pre-party event includes: - Exclusive drink specials - Free swag and handouts - Pre bar crawl social and meet and greet At check in pick up your bar crawl maps, lanyard and drink coupons before setting off to visit multiple Comic Con parties in one night! Can't make it Friday, July 25? Join us our Saturday, July 26 Comic Con Bar Crawl! Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3101516-2?pid=5498 Date and Time: On Friday, 25 Jul 2025 at 3 p.m. - Saturday, 26 Jul 2025 at 2 a.m. Venue details: American Junkie, 628 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California, 92101, United States Price: $19 San Diego Club Crawl on Facebook / Instagram

The Department of Education’s two-week deadline for K-12 schools and universities to end DEI programs has passed. We unpack the legalities and the potential impact on education across the state.

Theater for Young Professionals is holding auditions for "CHICAGO" Teen Edition, our third show of the 2025 season, on Monday, June 23 from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at our rehearsal space at 7960 University Ave, Suite 240/250, La Mesa CA 91942. Callbacks are by invitation only on Tuesday, June 24 from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This show is for actors 12 years old and older. To register for an audition time, please email your headshot and resume to Jessica at jessica@typsandiego.org. Please prepare a one-minute song selection in a musical theater style. You will sing with a backing track that you provide. NO a cappella auditions. Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your audition time. We will consider video auditions. **If you have been in one of our shows over the past year, then you are not required to audition. However, you must send us an email indicating your interest. You will be invited straight to callbacks. We are looking for a diverse cast to bring this popular musical to life. We will consider double casting some of the roles if needed. Please let us know if you are interested in splitting a role with another actor. The rehearsal and show schedule are below. Actors are allowed two conflicts, but we prefer they not have any conflicts. You are not allowed to have a conflict the two week before tech or during tech week. There is a production fee of $400 for company members, $475 for non-company members, and parents are required to volunteer at the box office for two performances. If you have any questions, then please contact Jessica at jessica@typsandiego.org. Visit: https://typsandiego.org/ TYP San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

One of the largest tourism conferences in Latin America opened with great fanfare on both sides of the border.