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Celebrate Pride in San Diego with the San Diego History Center! Discover the rich and important history of our local LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy our pop-up exhibit and free family-friendly activities like button making and more! Families welcome to drop in anytime between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Independence Day with a cozy, family-friendly twist at Sally’s Waterfront Dining. As the fireworks light up the night sky, gather around our back patio fire pit for Stars & S’mores—a nostalgic, complimentary treat for guests of all ages. We’ll be serving up free s’mores (while supplies last), creating a fun and heartwarming atmosphere perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to enjoy the simple joys of summer. This activation offers a delightful, kid-friendly moment to complement your Fourth of July plans—and makes for the perfect photo-worthy memory under the stars. No reservations required—just stop by, snack, and savor the show! Sally's Waterfront Dining on Facebook / Instagram

Skyrie is an electrifying contemporary Celtic music trio renowned for their dynamic performances and innovative sound. Their music blends traditional Scottish and Irish tunes, poignant original songs, tunes, and soundscapes with modern influences from rock to funk. Having performed and recorded over many years with multi award-winning artists as diverse as Dougie Maclean, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Big Country, and Kathy Mattea, Skyrie have honed their unique style through hundreds of live gigs and sessions. Based in Fife, Scotland, the band members are versatile composers and multi-instrumentalists Lesley Thompson Smith (vocals, fiddle, pipes, whistle, and looper), James “Jimmy” Anderson (guitars, pedal-bass and background vocals), and Christopher Martin Smith (vocals, lyrics, drums, whistle and percussion). - General admission $25, Current SDFH members $20 - Children 17 and under are free - TicketWeb fees will add an additional $2 to $4 per ticket - Tickets will be available at the door www.skyrie.co.uk Skyrie on Facebook / Instagram / Youtube

Following the recent jet plane crash into San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, KPBS examined the history of plane crashes impacting San Diego's residential areas.

President Donald Trump's new travel ban blocks people from 12 countries from entering the United States. Meanwhile, state officials react to the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

Researcher Danny Muñoz Lopez studies the connection between media use and adolescent mental health and wellbeing. While the focus often centers on mental harms from technologies like social media, Lopez notes that social media can also provide connection for young people, especially for those from historically marginalized groups. She also emphasizes the need to include young people in discussions around children and technology. Resources mentioned: Social media test drive https://socialmediatestdrive.org/ Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship

Adolescence is a time of enormous social, emotional, and physical change and development. A central part of that development, as kids enter those early teenage years, is developing a self-identity. Clinical psychologist Robert Teel works with patients as young as 12 years old with a focus on digital use disorders. He explains more about this time of life and how identity development is playing out in the digital realm.

To measure the long-lasting impacts screen time use may be having on our kids, major long-running science-based research is needed. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study is looking to help by following the brain development of over ten thousand children over multiple years, tracking many aspects of children's lives, including screens. A psychologist and principal investigator of the ABCD Study in San Diego shares some of the study’s findings on technology use and childhood development. Research: https://abcdstudy.org/

What does video game addiction look like and what can we do about it? Dr. Clifford Sussman is a child psychiatrist who specializes in video game and internet addiction. He defines the problem, explains how to spot it, and some ways to treat it. Resources: https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/digital-addictions-a-family-guide-to-prevention-signs-and-treatment/

Often, discussions around screen time and kids can feel like an all-or-nothing approach to screens is needed. Dr. Michael Rich prefers a more nuanced approach. The pediatrician and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab shares his tips for achieving a balanced and nuanced relationship to screens for families. Research from the Digital Wellness Lab: https://digitalwellnesslab.org/resources/ “The Mediatrician’s Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World.” https://digitalwellnesslab.org/articles/dr-rich-highlights-lab-research-in-his-new-book/