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The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the next lecture of our popular Wine & Lecture series as former CO of Naval Air Station North Island, David Landon, shares his knowledge about Coronado's naval history. The Navy's first aviator, Lieutenant Ellyson, and many other military personnel were trained at North Island starting in 1911. The station was granted official recognition as the "Birthplace of Naval Aviation" by a resolution of the House Armed Services Committee on August 15, 1963. From the military's aviation origins to geographical changes to North Island over time, David will share some of the many stories about the history and development of Naval Air Station North Island. David R. Landon David, a native of Guilford, Connecticut, graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1975 with a BS in Business Administration. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1976 and retired as a Captain in 2006 after 30 years on active duty. He has commanded HSL-51 in Atsugi Japan, HSL-41 in San Diego California, Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility in San Diego and Naval Base Coronado, which included NAS North Island, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, NALF San Clemente Island, the Silver Strand Training Complex, La Posta Mountain Warfare Training Complex and OLF Imperial Beach. Since retiring from the Navy, David has worked as the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Priority Solutions, a permanent placement- recruiting firm and as a Program Manager and leadership advisor for Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC). He assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Systems Technology Incorporated (STI) in 2011 and retired from STI in DEC 2017. Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted. If you have any questions please email or call (619) 435-7242. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The Killer Dueling Pianos will take the stage for Lakehouse Resort’s final show of the Live at the Lake concert series on Saturday, June 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Watch as the Lakeside Pavilion turns into a Dueling Piano Bar, immersing yourself in an unforgettable evening of musical delight. The concert will take place on the Lakeside Lawn overlooking the stunning 80-acre recreational Lake San Marcos. Guests are welcome to bring a blanket or low-back chair. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Join DREAMS+DUCATS X Good Faith for a day of community, culture and conversation! This free, all ages event features music, workshops, live art, raffles, resources, giveaways and a pop up market featuring local young entrepreneurs and San Diego's best creative small businesses! We'll also be elevating the voice of the community through a pair of inspiring youth-led talks where local students will discuss social media and explore systemic solutions for improving its effects on young people everywhere. We're proud to bring this experience to life in partnership with our friends at Good Faith, Quartyard and the Career and Technical Education program at Helix Charter High School. Features: - Live DJ - Panel Discussions - Local Small Business Vendors - Live Workshops - Free Food Distribution - City + County + Community Resource Pop Ups DREAMS+DUCATS is a nonprofit education consultancy that designs solutions to evolve learning alongside community + culture. Learn more at dreamsducats.org Stay Connected Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

We catch up with Sahat Zia Hero, a winner last year of the Nansen Refugee Award for "outstanding work" helping displaced people. He is still making pictures: "This is a tough life."

For the first time, the Democratic National Convention invited 200 content creators — including ones who never talk politics. Now that it's over, those creators and influencers have some notes.

David Newman, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra The music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination. To new worlds. Through heart-pounding adventures. Be there as the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Newman, performs all your John Williams favorites: Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jaws and more! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The fate of TikTok in the U.S. will be determined by a high-stakes court hearing set for September. But TikTok is demanding the government turn over its classified documents on the app.

A new kind of spiritual adviser is rising among clergy trained in handling grief and other difficult emotions.

To win the White House, the Harris-Walz ticket will need to appeal to voters in purple areas, and maybe even red ones. We asked Democrats who live in those parts of the country what could make that happen.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12. Some Republicans are now criticizing him for it.