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First, we’ll tell you why the USS Fort Worth had its lifespan cut short. Then, the local impact of Hurricane Genevieve means dangerously high surf levels. Next, we look into the future of the Downtown La Mesa Trolley Station. And we hear from students from tribal bands and nations who attended arts and culture workshops last week. Plus, we speak to researchers who found a glitch in an anti-theft system on some cars.

A new model in Vermont emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills like gyms and meal plans that increase costs. Other newly created institutions are also reimagining college.

Mark Sherman, award-winning watercolor artist, is donating one-third (33%) of watercolor commissions to support animals in need! Just email Mark at marksherman@sbcglobal.net and mention San Diego Humane Society to get details on creating your perfect pet portrait. These fantastic, fine art watercolor “Petraits” are matted to fit any standard 16” x 20” frame and start as low as $450. They also make amazing gifts for special occassions! Email Mark today to get started on designing a memorable piece of art that you’ll cherish furever. Mark Sherman, Watercolor Artist on Facebook

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Rafael Payare, conductor Sergey Khachatryan, violin KHACHATURIAN: Violin Concerto BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 9 in D minor Rafael Payare, violinist Sergey Khachatryan, and the Orchestra bring to the Jacobs Music Center stage two pieces rooted in a sense of vast mountainous landscapes. The mid-20th century Soviet composer Khachaturian was deeply influenced by his roots in the high southern mountain range of the Caucasus. From his Armenian ancestors and from his childhood in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi he absorbed a huge love of the dazzling variety of wild folk dances of the region and the rich tradition of ancient exotic sounding folk melodies. Armenian violinist Sergey Khachatryan brings the abundantly catchy tunes and foot-tapping dance rhythms in this concerto to life. Bruckner was also deeply shaped by the mountain landscape in which he grew up—the snow-covered Austrian Alps. He was a religious man and a brilliant organist. Bruckner’s symphonies abound in beautiful melodies that fill the hall with echoes of nature, saturated with the sounds of ancient hymns and pealing cathedral bells. Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 was his last, and it builds astonishingly on the colossal achievements of its predecessors. If anything, it is even grander, even more gorgeous, even more splendiferously orchestral than all the other eight. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Come immerse in the ancient contemporary art of puppetry! This event is a five-day romp and dive into different types of puppetry and puppet theater. Led by experienced artists from San Diego Guild of Puppetry. Dates: August 18-22, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 4 pm; last day 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. August 18: Try Your Hand at Puppetry! A lively interactive introduction to the art of puppetry. Led by Jason Johnson. August 19: Shadow Puppetry, An interactive take on shadows from near and far, and a puppetmaking workshop. Led by Mindy Donner & Alexis Rojas. August 20: Marionette show by Kathy Felker Puppet Productions "Jungle Strings & Furry Things." Originated for the S.Diego Nighttime Zoo with an emphasis on endangered species. August 21: Giant Puppet Workshop. Start your own giant puppet. Led by Silvio Diaz. August 22: OPEN HOUSE. Join us for puppetmaking, displays, testamonials, and a puppet giveaway. Gratitude to the Prebys Foundation grant for Moxie venue to regrant.

Join us on June 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ARTS After Dark: DIY Journal Collage! We’ll learn how to use collage as a medium for reflection, introspection, and inspiration. Participants will decorate their own journal covers and be guided by prompts to engaged deeply with journal collaging. The event will be led by our amazing ARTS Artist, Monet. It’s going to be a fun evening, perfect for everyone, no matter your skill level. All materials will be provided, and there will be opportunities to purchase beer and wine. Come with a friend, loved one, or roll solo and get ready for a night of creativity and fun at the ARTS Center! Sign up early, space is limited! A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on Facebook / Instagram

The internationally acclaimed pianist Gabriela Montero returns to La Jolla Music Society with a richly expressive recital of Spanish and Spanish-inspired music. Her evocative program brings together beloved works by Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados, Liszt, and others, alongside rarely heard miniatures by the legendary Alicia de Larrocha, one of the defining pianists of the 20th century. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Art Prize; Toy Piano Festival; Gilbert Castellanos plays Dizzy Gillespie; Nereida Dusten at Visions; Surf Côte d’Ivoire's screening of "The Rising Dawn"; local poetry; "Phantom of the Opera" and more.

Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.

Experience a transformative journey with "A Walk with Yáamay," a series of free, site-specific guided “art walks” presented by New Village Arts. Led by a council of Indigenous artists and curators, these immersive tours blend natural exploration with live poetry, song, visual art, and performance. Drawing inspiration from "Yáamay: An Anthology of Feminine Perspectives Across Indigenous California," this experience invites you to become part of the narrative. Every participant will be provided with a journal and pencil to capture personal reflections, sketches, and insights as the performance unfolds around them- as well as a copy of the anthology. The "A Walk with Yáamay" program is proud to partner with Queer Sol Collective, the poets of Yáamay, and local parks and recreation spaces to bring this experience to life.