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Trump has threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, challenging the Fed's independence. Experts say he's not the first president to target the central bank, but he's the most public and aggressive.

The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.

The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

Participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror anthology: The Secret Room: a surreal group creative writing exercise designed to activate your imagination, from famed surrealist Aimee Bender, author of "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt" and "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake." Giving Sentience to Inanimate Objects: using provided objects, or something of your own, you will follow steps to create your own unique story. Contributed by former film exec, writer/producer, artist and script consultant, Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein. Please Note: This event will be held IN PERSON at our space at Writers, Ink (upstairs in Barracks 16, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd. #204, San Diego, CA, 92106). San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

NOTE: This event has been cancelled Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by San Diego icon Whitney Shay, accompanied by guitarist Aaron Lind. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.

As Pride Month approaches, a group of drag artists and their allies are releasing guidelines to help performers navigate a landscape of online harassment and physical violence.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is bringing a seasonal twist to its monthly after-dark event with Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love! WHEN: Thursday, February 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. ABOUT OCEANS AT NIGHT: OCEANS OF LOVE Dive into the spicy sea-crets of love and courtship in the underwater world, get your groove on to a live DJ spinning classic love ballads and sip on some "Love Potion" cocktails and mocktails! You can also craft your own Valentine and make a luminary for a loved one — it’s love at first art! Plus, don’t miss some special animal interactions, including an evening shark and ray feeding, tide pool feeding and the chance to see a rainbow of fluorescent coral in our Living Light experience. EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIAL Save $10 on tickets to Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love with Early Bird Tickets! This offer is valid from February 4 at noon to February 11 at noon. Early Bird Ticket Price: $27 members | $30 general public Early Bird Glow Up Ticket Price: $62 members | $70 general public GLOW UP Each Glow Up Ticket includes event admission, plus two complimentary drinks, light hors d’oeuvres and exclusive access to a private bar and reserved area. Please note Oceans at Night is a 21+ event. Tickets are on sale now. Can’t make it to Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love? Here are more Valentine ideas to celebrate love at Birch Aquarium! Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram / X / TikTok

The program Artist Statement 101 focuses on strategies for writing a dynamic general artist statement. With a combination of presentation and group conversation led by curator and writer Elizabeth Rooklidge, participants will come away from the session with a concrete plan for writing a statement, as well as a store of generative techniques to use now and throughout the future. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-14-artist-statement-101-with-elizabeth-rooklidge/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Drummer/composer Jacob Wendt & his quintet play tunes from his highly touted hard bop album "Silver Street" — featuring Brian Levy tenor sax, Brian Mantz trumpet, Ed Kornhauser piano, & Mackenzie Leighton bass. $25 cash ($20 students) Visit: https://dizzysjazz.com/ Jacob Wendt on Instagram