Search results for

Salmon farming is big business in Chile, and the U.S. is one of its largest markets. Yet the fish are not native, and fishermen say salmon are damaging ecosystems and an Indigenous way of life.

February 8 – March 2, 2025 Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center Globe-commissioned world premiere By Keiko Green Directed by Sivan Battat A major new American play that first launched in the 2024 Powers New Voices Festival. Kisa, a painter in Paris, returns to her small Japanese hometown after the 2011 tsunami to help her ailing father by driving his taxi cab. But as she navigates the winding streets and transports her eccentric passengers, she is haunted by the supernatural remnants of what the floodwaters left behind. This Globe-commissioned world premiere from Keiko Green (Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play) is a funny and poignant story that explores the uncanny ways that love can transcend loss. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. Community Night: Friday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. Post Show Forums: Tuesday, February 18; Wednesday, February 19; Tuesday February 25 Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Snapdragon Stadium. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over San Diego for two weekends packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. This isn’t just any event—it’s As Big As It Gets, where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill. It’s all happening at Monster Jam, where every moment is unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable. Get ready for non-stop excitement as San Diego roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, heart-pounding races, and plenty of big air! The world’s best drivers tear up on the dirt as they battle for the Event Championship in three competitions: Racing, Skills, and everyone’s favorite, Freestyle, where Monster Jam trucks defy the laws of physics and do the impossible. Fans will be right in the middle of the action, helping to crown the Event Champion as they get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts, and saves. The day of fun starts at the Monster Jam Pit Party each event day, where families can get up close and personal with these massive trucks, snap a selfie, meet their favorite drivers, and collect autographs. It’s the perfect way to start a day of adrenaline-charged fun, packed with family-friendly activities.

California lawmakers are rushing to fix last year’s controversial changes to the state’s lemon law, which critics say weakened protections for car buyers.

The Music Company (TMC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music studio, located in Pacific Beach, is excited to present the first annual Music Matters Concert. This special event will raise funds to support TMC’s mission to provide accessible, affordable resources for musicians of all levels—from teens exploring music as a creative outlet to adults building full-time careers in the industry. The evening will feature three local artists, a silent auction, and an inspiring celebration of the music that makes San Diego special. The Music Company was founded on the belief that music is a vital part of culture and community, and is dedicated to ensuring that every musician—whether picking up an instrument for the first time or recording their next album—has the support they need to thrive. TMC offers: By attending Music Matters, guests are directly supporting these nonprofit programs that empower musicians and keep San Diego’s music scene thriving, including; affordable recording and rehearsal studio time, teen and adult performance labs, educational workshops and mentorship, community jam sessions, and content production and artist promotion. The Music Matters Concert will showcase three standout local artists, demonstrating the depth and diversity of San Diego’s music scene: ● Sandollar – 2023 San Diego Music Awards winner blending reggae, southern rock, and SoCal influences into a genre of their own. ● Kela Sako – A soulful singer-songwriter whose personal storytelling and deep vulnerability shine through in every song. Her latest release, Speed Bumps, debuted at #4 on the iTunes Reggae charts. ● Hannah Geller – A multi-genre artist, fusing psychedelic, progressive, blues, surf, and alternative rock into an ethereal, one-of-a-kind performance. TMC is partnering with Concert for Your Cause to create an experience that not only entertains, but also uplifts and empowers independent musicians. ● Early Bird Tickets – On sale now, for a limited time, at $50. Secure your spot at www.musicmatters.tmcmusic.org/buy-tickets. ● Sponsorship & Silent Auction Opportunities – Local businesses and supporters can make a direct impact by sponsoring the event or donating auction items. Visit www.musicmatters.tmcmusic.org for details. ● Volunteer – Help bring this event to life and connect with San Diego’s music community. Visit: https://musicmatters.tmcmusic.org/buy-tickets The Music Company on Instagram and Facebook

The ruling opens a potential pathway for AI companies to train large language models on copyrighted works without authors' consent — but only if copies of the works were obtained legally.

Among those fearful of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they're not.

Paramount Global will pay $16 million to settle President Trump's lawsuit over 60 Minutes' interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris — a lawsuit that many legal experts considered spurious.

President Trump this week has been firing off letters to global leaders that threaten new, high tariff rates and also announcing them via social media. Here's what has happened so far.

Spend a lovely Valentine's Day afternoon listening to the beautiful music of the cello, featuring Peter Ko and Robert Bui. About Peter Ko: Praised as “particularly moving” (San Diego Story) and showing “extraordinary musicianship with unbroken focus … fierce and committed” (San Diego Union Tribune), Peter Ko is a San Diego based cellist, collaborating with musical artists such as Steve Schick, Joshua Rubin, Mark Fewer, and the Dover String Quartet. As a performer, his training and projects have taken him across the USA, Mexico, Canada, and Europe, performing in festivals such as soundSCAPE, SICPP, Darmstädter Ferienkurse, the Green Box Arts Festival, and Neofonía Festival de Música Nueva Ensenada. Peter currently serves as principal cellist for the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, has been featured with Yarn/Wire, Project [BLANK], and San Diego New Music. About Robert Bui: Robbie Bui is a versatile cellist, able to perform classical canon, pop improvisation, and contemporary avant-garde. He is grounded by an additional background in composition, and holds degrees from New England Conservatory and UC San Diego. Specializing in new music interpretation, he has been dedicated dozens of pieces as a soloist and chamber musician, and is recognized in ensembles such as East Coast Contemporary Ensemble, Palimpsest Ensemble, and Alinéa. Beyond cello, he’s a reliable pianist, good violinist, and not-so-good flutist. Beyond the stage, he works as the Patron Services and Office Manager of La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, and as a freelance portrait/event photographer. And beyond work, he learns languages, tailors clothes, cuts hair, and can make really great coffee.