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Uma has a problem — everything she eats makes her sick, but don’t worry, it’s TOTALLY FINE! From her lifelong allergies to nuts, to non life-threatening intolerances she’s picked up along the way, Uma’s spent many years telling everyone she’s fine. She can still eat your birthday cake if you pick out the nuts — you know how to use an epipen, right?! After her diagnosis with Crohn’s disease opera singer and theatre kid, Uma, is forced to confront her obsessions with chocolate and popcorn, the difficulties of explaining your allergies at dinner parties, and how to navigate the dating world without having an allergic reaction to semen (yes, really). If you’ve ever struggled with your relationship to food, this is the show for you! With original songs, musical theatre favourites and opera parodies, join Uma on a romp through denial and ultimate acceptance of her body’s allergies and intolerances, and learn how you too could become a little more tolerant. For more information visit: sdfringe.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

22nd Annual Paper Theatre Festival: It's the Smallest Show on Earth! UC San Diego Library’s 22nd Annual Paper Theatre Exhibition is now showing at The Nest, in the lobby of Geisel Library. Visit often, as the colorful, miniature theaters will be populated with different sets, characters and plays throughout the run (June 1 through August 15.) Currently featured in the main exhibit case: campus artist Carin Wallace‘s Paper Theatre Pageant-Play Paper Dolls. Her paper actors are based on the earliest homeowners and business entrepreneurs who were part of a vibrant Black La Jolla in the late 1800‘s and early 1900‘s. Free performances of paper theatre plays are featured at noon on July 26 and July 28 at the exhibit site in The Nest in the Lobby of Geisel Library at UC San Diego. These small live shows will be done in the informal, fun style of the true Victorian roots of Paper Theatre: families re-enacted plays they had seen at local theaters, in miniature, utilizing souvenir posters kits they bought at their theater gift shop. Lots of cutting and pasting was involved! Noon on July 26: Black Pioneers of La Jolla: A Pageant Play Celebrating La Jolla’s Earliest Home-Owners and Business-Owners, 1890-1930 (featuring the paper dolls of artist Carin Wallace and narrated by Rachel Almodovar.) and also: Count-Down to a Space-Walk (featuring the fanciful other-worldly paper dolls and set-pieces of artist Ioana Patringenaru.) Noon on July 28: Lady Ada: Steampunk Heroine (created by Scott Paulson and narrated by Karen Fisher and Melanie Peters.) Fun Facts About Paper Theatre: - This educational toy is actually a brilliant marketing tool dating all the way back to Victorian Era London. - The UC San Diego Library hosts the oldest continually-running Paper Theatre festival in the United States! - The campus Library has a featured role in the slowly-building comeback of this artful and educational hobby: 22 seasons of miniature plays that featured the enthusiastic work of their students, staff, alums and community members!

The number of migrants hospitalized after falling from the border wall is at a record high, but who picks up the hospital bill? In other news, Oceanside has a new clinic offering mental health care for active duty service members, veterans and their families. Plus, we hear about how The Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center came to fruition.

There has also been a 13% decrease from the last year in state and federal funding for housing production and preservation.

Live performance by London West End stage star, Dean Chisnall. Dean Chisnall recently concluded his run as Jean Valjean in the London West End production of "Les Misérables" at the Sondheim Theater and performed the lead role in two separate UK & Ireland tours. For five years, the actor portrayed Shrek on the West End stage and the UK & Ireland tour. Other West End and international theater credits include "The Woman In White", "Never Forget", "Blood Brothers", "Mama Mia!", "Evita", "Cinderella", and "La Cage aux Folles". He has a variety of television, recording and concert credits to his name. He serves as Actor-in-Residence at the Charter House School, Godalming, England. Afternoon event will also include a Q&A session with Mr. Chisnall and an ensemble performances with the Steele Canyon High School theatre and music students. Proceeds benefit the SC high school theatre and music departments. Ticket information: $12 to $15 Open to the general public, reserved tickets are $12 online through here or $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the theatre and music departments at Steele Canyon High School. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Folks can adopt a cat or cats, or just hang out with all the felines.

Hosted in Downtown El Cajon on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Admission and most activities are free of charge. America on Main Street is a celebration of the American spirit through appreciation and respect of the many diverse ethnic and historical groups in the community. This entertaining and exciting event is held every year in Downtown El Cajon on East Main Street and Rea Avenue, between Magnolia and Claydelle Avenues. Highlights include multiple stages of live entertainment, American and ethnic food booths, rides, arts, crafts and display booths, a petting zoo, bounce houses and more! This year also includes the return of El Cajon's Foodie Fest. This popular event features 10-15 of El Cajon's favorite local restaurants and food vendors offering all-you-can-eat tastings from their menu. Bring your appetite and get ready to try delicious appetizers, samples, and desserts as well as specialty beverages and smoothies. Get more information and purchase your Foodie Fest tickets!

The move could strain President Joe Biden's already rocky relationship with immigration advocates as he confronts an unprecedented surge in border crossings, with arrests topping 2 million in each of the last two budget years.

The social work department at San Diego State University is teaming up with the San Diego Public Library to give opioid addicts access to another drug that can reduce their cravings. In other news, San Marcos Unified School District is launching a new approach to addressing the mental health needs of their students. Plus, mail ballots will be arriving this week for the special election to fill the District 4 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, we have details on what's at stake.

Barron Trump, who turned 18 in March, has largely been kept out of the spotlight — until now. His mother's office said he had "prior commitments."