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An oral history of the atomic bomb detonations 80 years ago leads this week's list of publishing highlights, which also includes a handful of novels by authors including Louis Sachar and Jason Mott.

Join us for the reception for Reflecting on Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance. Mix and mingle with the attending artists throughout the evening. Reflecting examines the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII through the lens of the Garden of Remembrance (2000 - 2002), a permanent public art memorial created by Ruth Asawa and others on San Francisco State University’s campus, honoring the resilience of this community. The artworks in the exhibition range from traditional to experimental in various media and explore ancestry, family histories, lived experiences, and painful memories resulting from Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The exhibition includes Mark Baugh-Sasaki, Ruka Kashiwagi, Paul Kitagaki Jr., emerita professor Wendy Maruyama, Lisa Solomon and TT Takemoto. Visit: https://art.sdsu.edu/calendar#event-details/6428f66a-895e-4235-a293-d2bffab61aac/instances/2025-02-06T20:00 Ruth Asawa on Instagram and Facebook

Looking for backup, I turned to an AI chatbot for relationship wisdom. It took my side. It was only when I challenged the bot's biases — and my own — that we had a communication breakthrough.

The package of reforms is meant to modernize the city's parking policy and generate new revenue for infrastructure and road maintenance.

Opening Reception: February 1st, 2025 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. The FRONT Arte y Cultura Gallery (147 W Hall Ave, San Ysidro) Free entrance --- In this exhibition, Nanzi Muro expresses gratitude for the opportunity to present their solo exhibition at The Front Gallery, marking the culmination of her journey in higher education. Reflecting on this experience, she acknowledges both the rewarding moments and the difficult challenges encountered along the way, choosing to embrace the positive aspects. She emphasize the importance of celebrating this milestone in a venue that has long served as a platform for community artists to voice their struggles. The gallery holds deep significance as a space for healing and resilience in the face of life's challenges. The artist is pleased to share her work and to contribute to a community dedicated to ongoing healing, learning, and growth as they embark on the next chapter of her life as an artivist. Visit: What of a Journal | Lleno de Resistencia Solo Exhibition by Nanzi Muro The Front Arte & Cultura on Instagram and Facebook

Are you seeking feedback on your writing? Friday Writers II is geared toward intermediate to advanced writers with a focus on fiction and nonfiction. In this class, you will learn from other writers, through read and critique, as you grow your writing craft. Class meets Fridays from 2:30–4:30 p.m. March 14–May 23 (no class April 4) (10 weeks, 20 total hours of instruction) Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Art has the unique ability to reflect culture and offer us a mirror through which we can see ourselves in new and revealing ways. This program will feature selections chosen by choir members that resonate with their personal identities or cultural backgrounds. Additionally, it will highlight the talents of several conductors from within San Diego’s premiere professional choir. Visit https://www.sacraprofana.org/ SACRA/PROFANA on Facebook / Instagram

Come on a magical journey into the wisdom and health benefits of the Rose and the beautiful Rosaceae family. We will explore the history, traditional uses and preparations of roses. Plan to get a little messy as we make a traditional rose syrup, and taste additional rose preparations. June and summer is the perfect time to celebrate and appreciate the rose and the long relationship humans have had with this beautiful multidimensional plant. What you will learn: History and lore about roses Health benefits of roses and the rose family of plants Herbal Rose preparations tasting Hands on rose preparations and additional recipes to try at home Herbal Tea Tasting - Bring a cup! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-healing-power-of-roses-tickets-1238288306659?aff=oddtdtcreator

After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed suit seeking to overturn an executive order targeting gender-affirming care for people under 19.