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The State Department has shuttered the team involved in South China Sea security, getting rid of top experts on the subject at a time when the administration says security in the region is a priority.

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Drawing inspiration from the work of Emory Douglas and his iconic use of text and imagery in The Black Panther Newspaper, we invite you to design a poster that tells your story and amplifies the issues that matter most to you. Let your art spark conversation, inspire change, and uplift your voice! Art Activity: Create posters in Prebys Learning Center with vibrant illustrations that inform and inspire your community. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore works in our special exhibition, For Dear Life, with a kid friendly tour. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by a local DJ, a cozy book nook, crafts and book recommendations from the Librarian on the Go, and free play on McGrath Terrace At 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., join dancer Alyssa Rose Soderberg from Disco Riot for two movement classes in Jacobs Hall. Together, make a dance score inspired by Anna Halprin's Circle the Earth, 1981. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. About Play Day Play Day is a monthly event at the Museum designed for families to explore art together. Activities include special tours, hands-on projects, and at-your-own-pace guides. Centered at the Conrad Prebys Learning Center and extending into the galleries and terraces, each Play Day offers new and engaging ways to experience the artworks on display. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/play-day-1-12 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.

Books Through Bars San Diego fulfills thousands of book requests from incarcerated people nationwide. Volunteers ship books and write letters in response.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio In this class we will sculpt a full figure from the life model. Students will have eight weeks to build an armature, learn basic figure proportions and structure, and sculpt an entire figure from head to toe. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the skeleton and basic anatomy, and how to depict the illusion of weight. Regular instructor demonstrations and discussions of technique will be given. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/55 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Expressive Arts @ 32 & Thorn features surrealist artist Ty Bennett whose recent work is a response to a period of deep reflection after a devastating fire in Colorado that destroyed all his possessions. His colorful and intense surrealist paintings express his passions of art, philosophy, and poetry. Exhibit runs February 8 through March 29, 2025. Public reception held on February 8 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Artist talk Saturday, March 8, 2025 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., meet the artist and learn about his creative process as Ty shares his vision, themes, inspiration, and life events that have informed his artwork. Visit: Expressive Arts Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn on Instagram and Facebook

From Buenos Aires to Bangkok, Montreal to Moscow, nearly every taxi driver in the world understands "OK." It's a gift from American English that's spread across the globe in less than 200 years.

A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as "woke AI." Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.

Investigators say six people aboard a private plane died when it crashed in a San Diego neighborhood in heavy fog last week.

The 15th annual "Wood A Furniture Show" exhibition at the Escondido Arts Partnership featuring contemporary and traditionally handcrafted fine wood furniture by Southern California woodworkers. This exhibition will feature a gathering of some of the very best furniture makers in Southern California. Handcrafted furniture will be exhibited in a variety of wood mediums and techniques, including innovative contemporary, traditional and whimsical art furniture, as well as detailed veneering and marquetry works. This two-month exhibition runs Jan. 11- Feb. 21, 2025. Exhibitions are always free and open to the public. The opening reception on Saturday, January 11 provides an opportunity for the public to meet the featured woodworking artists from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Visit: escondidoarts.org Escondido Arts Partnership on Facebook / Instagram