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Those affected must show they meet work or volunteer requirements when they apply or complete their annual recertification for CalFresh unless they qualify for an exemption, according to a statement from the county.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. The First Peoples of Southern California before 1775 include the Payómkawichum, Cupa, Cahuilla, and Kumeyaay. Discover how they lived before contact in ways that were rich, scientific, and sophisticated. Before the American Revolution, their world was already changing.

The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led police to detain hundreds of people.

Kenya's Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake. Its waters have long sustained hundreds of thousands. Now the lake is facing multiple threats — and threatening those who rely on it.

Una noche llena de adrenalina, emoción y acción total con las grandes estrellas de la lucha libre mexicana. Estrellas confirmadas: Tinieblas Jr con Alushe, Abismo Negro Jr, Pirata Morgan, Hijo del Pirata Morgan, La Hiedra, Lady Flamer, Lady Maravilla, Faby Apache, Pimpinela Escarlata, Keira, Gran Pandemonium, Pandemonium Jr, El Perro Wisin, H de Pandemonium, Jessy Ventura, Mamba, Diva Salvaje, Rey Furia, Skalibur, Rayo Star, Madness, Lady Lee, Aira, H del Tirantes. The Soap Factory – 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113 Viernes, 25 de julio – Puertas abren a las 6 p.m. Compra tus boletos ahora en Tickeri.com (714) 493-0547 | (619) 648-9853 AVISO IMPORTANTE: Los asistentes que compren boletos en las primeras filas deben saber que existe el riesgo de contacto físico accidental con los luchadores durante el espectáculo. Al adquirir estos boletos, aceptan voluntariamente este riesgo como parte de la experiencia en vivo. ¡No te lo puedes perder! ________________________________________________________________________________ A night of high-impact action, live energy, and the best of Mexican lucha libre. Featuring: Tinieblas Jr with Alushe, Abismo Negro Jr, Pirata Morgan, Hijo del Pirata Morgan, La Hiedra, Lady Flamer, Lady Maravilla, Faby Apache, Pimpinela Escarlata, Keira, Gran Pandemonium, Pandemonium Jr, El Perro Wisin, H de Pandemonium, Jessy Ventura, Mamba, Diva Salvaje, Rey Furia, Skalibur, Rayo Star, Madness, Lady Lee, Aira, H del Tirantes. The Soap Factory – 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113 Friday, July 25 – Doors open at 6 p.m. Get your tickets now at Tickeri.com (714) 493-0547 | (619) 648-9853 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Front-row ticket holders should be aware of the possibility of accidental physical contact with the wrestlers during the show. By purchasing these tickets, you voluntarily accept this risk as part of the live experience. Don’t miss this epic event! The Soap Factory on Facebook / Instagram

Poets Underground Presents CV Slam Fest ’26: A Powerful Fusion of Poetry, Hip-Hop, and Community in Chula Vista CHULA VISTA, CA — April 25, 2026 | 12 p.m. | Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater Poets Underground will present CV Slam Fest ’26, a dynamic, free, all-ages cultural event uniting spoken word, hip-hop, youth expression, and community storytelling. Taking place at the Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater, the festival highlights the region’s creative voice through a multigenerational lineup of performers, educators, and artists. Headlining the event are renowned hip-hop artists Eligh and Scarub of the influential collective Living Legends. The duo will open the festival with a live performance, setting the tone for a full day of competition and artistic showcase. Central to the event is a high-stakes poetry slam competition featuring 12 poets competing for a $1,000 cash prize. Participants represent three divisions—Rookies (first-time competitors), Veterans (previous slam champions), and CV Locals—ensuring a diverse range of voices and perspectives. Competing Poets Merrell • Soul Stuf • Lou • Deal Profits • Jozer G • Faith Marie Kearns • The Ramblr • Alex Nuno • Monarch the Poet • Demetri Manabat • Espi Love • Robbie Hammel In addition to the competition, CV Slam Fest ’26 will showcase the impact of Poets Underground’s Poetry Heals Program, an initiative focused on youth development through creative expression. The 9th grade class of High Tech High Chula Vista will perform selected works from their published student anthology, developed through a 10-week curriculum centered on emotional processing, storytelling, and community engagement. The program will also include a multidisciplinary performance by a student from Maraya Performing Arts Studio, highlighting the integration of poetry with theater and dance as a form of expressive storytelling. Further expanding the event’s artistic scope, Poets Underground co-owner Anthony Azzarito will debut a track from an upcoming collaborative spoken-word EP with Eligh, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s continued evolution in cross-genre performance. Event Highlights • Live opening performance by Eligh & Scarub • $1,000 Poetry Slam Competition • Youth performances from Poetry Heals Program participants • Multidisciplinary theater and dance showcase • Food vendors and local merchants • Free admission for all attendees CV Slam Fest ’26 serves as both a cultural gathering and a platform for authentic storytelling—demonstrating the power of poetry as a tool for connection, expression, and community building. Event Details Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. Location: Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater, Chula Vista, CA Admission: Free ⸻ Media Contact Poets Underground Poetsundergroundsubmissions@gmail.com PoetsUndergroundPress.com ⸻ About Poets Underground Poets Underground is a San Diego based arts organization dedicated to amplifying voices through poetry, performance, and education. Owned and operated by married creative partners Sunny Rey Azzarito and Anthony Azzarito, the organization leads community-centered initiatives such as Poetry Heals, providing youth and community members with tools for creative expression, emotional development, and public storytelling. Its events and workshops create accessible platforms for emerging and established artists to connect and perform. ⸻ Funding Acknowledgment This event is funded in part by the City of Chula Vista through the Performing and Visual Arts Grant (PVAG) program. Poets Underground on Instagram

In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and following burial traditions that could lead to more cases of Ebola.

The VVSD Stand Down Resource Event is a transformative two-day outreach event that unites San Diego's community around a shared mission: ensuring every veteran has access to the services and support they have earned. More than 150 service providers, government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations gather at the Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station Arts District to deliver critical resources in a dignified, welcoming, one-stop-shop environment. This year's event will again extend its reach to active-duty service members and their families, while continuing to serve unhoused and at-risk veterans. VVSD will provide safe overnight accommodation with free transportation to ensure access for all participants. Not only is it a transformative resource event for unhoused and at-risk veterans, it is also our signature annual fundraiser, with sponsorship dollars directly supporting both the Stand Down weekend and VVSD’s life-changing housing, treatment, and supportive programs for veterans and their families throughout the year. For sponsorship information, please contact standdown@vvsd.net Veterans Village of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join the the AFLSE San Diego's Laurel Salon at Mingei's Community Mondays for "Centering Humanity: Daring to Hope for the Middle East," a conversation on the Middle East centered on the humanity of its peoples. This is an opportunity to engage one of the most difficult and consequential subjects in a space designed for developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of our shared humanity. Hosted at Mingei, with two professors, in a salon format rather than a standard panel. A space for reflection, dialogue, and a more human conversation. Details: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Doors at 5:30 p.m.) Mingei International Museum: La Atalaya Theater Entrance: Alcazar Garden Entrance 1439 El Prado Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 Centering Humanity: Daring to Hope for the Middle East This salon invites a conversation on the Middle East centered on the humanity of its peoples. At a time when violence and cruelty in the region can give rise to despair, we gather to consider what it means to hope for a dignified life for all. With Dr. Samir Saran, Observer Research Foundation Dr. Farid Abdel-Nour, San Diego State University Dr. Michael Provence, UC San Diego Samir Saran, Samir Saran is President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s premier think tank headquartered in New Delhi, with affiliates in North America and the Middle East. His research spans global governance, climate and energy policy, technology, and Indian foreign policy. He curates the Raisina Dialogue — India’s flagship annual platform on geopolitics and geo-economics — and spearheads ORF’s efforts to foster international partnerships and incubate young leaders networks globally. He serves as Chair of the Global Future Council on Geopolitics at the World Economic Forum. His recent books include GeoTechnoGraphy, The New World Disorder and The Indian Imperative, and Pax Sinica. Farid Abdel-Nour, Professor of Political Science at San Diego State University. He is former Department Chair and a founding member of the Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies, which he has directed for multiple terms and will again direct starting in fall 2026. His research and teaching interests are in political theory and Israel/Palestine. His scholarly work focuses on the responsibility that ordinary citizens bear for outcomes brought about by their states. Michael Provence, Professor, Department of History, University of California, San Diego. He earned a PhD in Modern Middle Eastern History from the University of Chicago. He has lived and studied in Syria, Lebanon, Germany, and France. He is the author of The Last Ottoman Generation (2017) and The Great Syrian Revolt (2005), both translated and widely reviewed in Arabic and Turkish, as well as many articles on the late Ottoman and colonial Middle East of the early twentieth century. Hosted by: The Alumni & Friends of the London School of Economics San Diego Chapter Presented by: Amanda Toombs Thindu Wijesooriya There is no cost to this event, but registration is required. RSVP on the AFLSE registration page: https://www.aflse.org/article.html?aid=3767 Contact sandiego@aflse.org for more details.