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Record numbers of Americans face unaffordable rent and home prices. If you’re among them, please tell us about the sacrifices or creative solutions this has meant for you.

It's exactly what it sounds like. Celebrate our 150th birthday at the Big Block Party! Enjoy free admission to the Museum all day. Donations are appreciated as part of our Giving Day! Our birthday wish is for 150 friends like you to help us raise $50,000 on Giving Day, October 19. You can donate online here, and there will also be opportunities to donate in person at the Block Party. Join us on the South steps—near the fountain—for a proclamation from Mayor Todd Gloria at 9:30 AM to kick off the Block Party. Get the deal of a century and enjoy 50% off membership, onsite only. The littles can play interactive games and activities in our new Nature Trail with some community partners from San Diego Canyonlands, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Earth Discovery Institute, and more. Get a first look at our new 8,000-square-foot Paleontology Center and the new collections exhibition being built in the basement. Walk through 150 years of our history in our Library and check out historical photographs, specimens, and more. Meet and learn from our scientists. See our newest film, T. REX, for just $5 per person. Snack on food from our new cafe vendor, The Craft Taco, and explore our new retail store partner, Gold Leaf. Pop up to our rooftop bar for a cocktail and the best views of Balboa Park. Visit with our Balboa Park neighbors from the San Diego Railroad Museum, Balboa Art Conservation Center, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Forever Balboa Park, House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, the San Diego History Center, and the Fleet Science Center. And more from the Anza-Borrego Foundation, Barona Cultural Center & Museum, Botanical Community Development Initiatives, Coronado Public Library, Des Border, Endangered Concepts, Fauna del Noroeste, Friends of Famosa Slough, Friends of Rose Creek, I Love A Clean San Diego, Lakeside's River Park Conservancy, National Marine Mammal Foundation, Queer Science Society, San Diego 350, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego River Park Foundation, San Diego Tracking Team, Terra Peninsular, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Turgid Succulents, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Related links: San Diego Natural History Museum: website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" since March 2023. Here's a look at the historic tour and what might come next.

With the first 2024 general election results coming in, the race for San Diego Mayor is beginning to unfold. Early voting and mail-in ballots are being tallied, but final results won't be certified until Dec. 5. Stay tuned as we track the latest updates on this important race.

California is the only state that doesn’t allow any tax exemptions on military retirement income. New bills aim to do that, but analysts say the financial incentive may be too small to get veterans to stay in California.

On Thursday, Miami hosted the Latin Grammy Awards. Artist Juan Luis Guerra and his band 4.40, who won for record of the year and album of the year, plus producer Edgar Barrera, gathered the most awards of the night.

Ignite your child’s creativity and develop essential life skills through our fun and engaging sewing program! Designed for kids aged 9-12 years, this afterschool series offers a hands-on learning experience where young minds can explore the world of sewing. From basic stitches to exciting projects, our program fosters imagination, fine motor skills, and patience. Whether your child is a budding fashion designer or simply enjoys crafting, this series provides a supportive environment to learn and grow. Let’s sew some fun together! All materials included. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue to develop their skills! Drop-ins are welcome! Is your child curious about taking this class? Choose ‘Drop In Date’ from the drop-down menu (please purchase 48 hours in advance so we can have supplies ready) and tell us which date you’re child will come in the Notes section at checkout. If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

An Italian study published this week has found the way to cook a perfect egg — you'll just need to spend 32 minutes to make it happen.

The DOGE team is aiming to cut 8% from next year's defense budget, officials tell NPR.

About Kaylee Daugherty Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion. She is humbled to play with some of the best musicians around and to have played at a great variety of venues in Southern California, ranging from the lively wineries of Temecula, the intimate coffeeshops of Oak Glen, to the upscale restaurants of Laguna Beach. With a repertoire of upwards 300 songs in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, and in the styles of swing, blues, bossa nova, boleros and funk, Kaylee has a song for everyone. Whether in a duo, trio, or with the energy of a quartet+, Kaylee can elevate the experience of any space. Kaylee’s favorite part of performing is bringing joy to her audiences through the universal language of music. Her music makes kids dance and gives older folk a sigh of nostalgia. She is very personable and interactive with her audiences, inviting them into her musical world and building a sense of community within each venue. Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/the-old-globe/live-music/san-diego/kaylee-daugherty/july-26-2024 Kaylee Daugherty on Instagram and Facebook