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At the 2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival, a contemporary dance performance packs a powerful, contemplative punch, reflecting on the unrealistic standards placed on women — from beauty to perfection — while also recognizing whose voices are often excluded from these stories.

Researcher Danny Muñoz Lopez studies the connection between media use and adolescent mental health and wellbeing. While the focus often centers on mental harms from technologies like social media, Lopez notes that social media can also provide connection for young people, especially for those from historically marginalized groups. She also emphasizes the need to include young people in discussions around children and technology. Resources mentioned: Social media test drive https://socialmediatestdrive.org/ Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship

Adolescence is a time of enormous social, emotional, and physical change and development. A central part of that development, as kids enter those early teenage years, is developing a self-identity. Clinical psychologist Robert Teel works with patients as young as 12 years old with a focus on digital use disorders. He explains more about this time of life and how identity development is playing out in the digital realm.

To measure the long-lasting impacts screen time use may be having on our kids, major long-running science-based research is needed. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study is looking to help by following the brain development of over ten thousand children over multiple years, tracking many aspects of children's lives, including screens. A psychologist and principal investigator of the ABCD Study in San Diego shares some of the study’s findings on technology use and childhood development. Research: https://abcdstudy.org/

What does video game addiction look like and what can we do about it? Dr. Clifford Sussman is a child psychiatrist who specializes in video game and internet addiction. He defines the problem, explains how to spot it, and some ways to treat it. Resources: https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/digital-addictions-a-family-guide-to-prevention-signs-and-treatment/

Often, discussions around screen time and kids can feel like an all-or-nothing approach to screens is needed. Dr. Michael Rich prefers a more nuanced approach. The pediatrician and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab shares his tips for achieving a balanced and nuanced relationship to screens for families. Research from the Digital Wellness Lab: https://digitalwellnesslab.org/resources/ “The Mediatrician’s Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World.” https://digitalwellnesslab.org/articles/dr-rich-highlights-lab-research-in-his-new-book/

Being a parent today means having to manage our children’s digital lives. Playgrounds aren’t just outdoors anymore, and childhood is spent increasingly on screens in digital spaces. ScreenTime features conversations with experts and researchers to help parents navigate the challenges that come with parenting in the digital age.

Local veterans and political leaders are denouncing a new Pentagon effort to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. Then, attendees of a “Stand up for Science” protest on Friday talked about how federal funding cuts are affecting scientific research. Plus, the candidates in the District 1 county supervisor race differ on their priorities when it comes to the sheriff’s department and the county jails.

St. Paul’s Senior Services invites the community to join Summerfest 2025, its signature fundraising celebration, on Saturday, August 16 at 5 p.m. The event will take place at the scenic Humphreys by the Bay, located at 2241 Shelter Island Drive, and promises a vibrant summer soirée filled with casual, comfortable, and colorful attire — think Hawaiian shirts and summer dresses. This exciting evening benefits the renovation and expansion of the PACE Reasner Center, which will enhance care access for low-income, frail seniors throughout San Diego County. As the first nonprofit in San Diego to launch the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in 2008, St. Paul’s has served more than 4,000 seniors, empowering them to live safely and independently at home by providing integrated medical, social, and home care services. The upcoming renovations will allow the program to grow, serving more than 200 additional participants and strengthening a vital safety net for vulnerable older adults. Guests will enjoy live music from Republic of Music as they mingle in the Lucky Lounge, set inside the glass-enclosed Marina Ballroom, open from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Attendees can also experience a fun photo green screen, explore the silent auction, and participate in RaffleMania for the chance to win outstanding prizes. Delicious bites will be available at various food islands starting at 6:30 p.m. The evening program begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. and will feature welcome remarks from St. Paul’s CEO Michael McHale, a heartfelt testimonial from a current PACE participant, and a live auction followed by a paddle raise, offering guests the opportunity to contribute directly to this impactful cause. Following the program, the dance floor will open at 7:45 p.m. for an evening of celebration under the stars. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event, with guests also able to pledge their participation online prior to the event. The event is expected to welcome between 350 and 400 guests and self-parking is available on-site. Sponsors will enjoy reserved seating, while all other guests may choose seats at non-reserved tables. Evening festivities will be hosted by CBS 8 News Anchor Marcella Lee. Guests are encouraged to embrace the festive atmosphere, support a meaningful cause, and enjoy an unforgettable night at Summerfest 2025. Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Humphreys by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 Tickets & Info: events@stpaulseniors.org | (619) 239-6900 About St. Paul’s Senior Services Founded in 1960, St. Paul’s Senior Services is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to serving the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of San Diego’s aging population. Through innovative programs like PACE, St. Paul’s provides comprehensive and compassionate care to seniors in need. St. Paul’s Senior Services on Facebook / Instagram

Escape the summer rush and unwind at San Diego Botanic Garden, a peaceful 37-acre oasis where shady trails, vibrant gardens, and ocean breezes offer a refreshing way to reconnect with nature. In August, the Garden is alive with color and calm, inviting visitors to slow down, explore lush landscapes, and find quiet moments of reflection around every corner. Whether you’re looking for a mindful walk, a family outing, or simply a peaceful retreat, the Garden is the perfect place to recharge outdoors. Find a list of programs, events and activities at sdbg.org. Please note: The Garden is closed on Tuesdays. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram