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San Diego Wave FC and President Jill Ellis are denying allegations of a hostile workplace made by a former employee, who's calling on the club to fire Ellis.

Kings Return made a triumphant SummerFest debut in 2021, bringing audiences to their feet with their a cappella stylings inspired by gospel, jazz, R&B, soul, and classical music. The group became internet sensations in 2016 when they started posting videos to social media from the stairwell where they rehearsed and now have more than 10 million views across digital platforms. Kings Return is a vocal band of brothers —Gabe Kunda, Vaughn Faison, J.E. McKissic, and Jamall Williams. The Dallas, Texas-based a cappella group was formed unintentionally in 2016 after first singing together for Gabe’s college graduation recital. Their popularity grew when they began posting videos to social media from the stairwell where they rehearse. They have amassed almost 10 million views across all platforms and have been recognized by artists and brands such as Emily King, Anita Baker, Anthony Anderson, Joyce DiDonato, Apple, NPR, Dallas Morning News and so many more. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond.

Biles won silver in the floor exercise final, her fourth of the Paris Olympics. She missed out on the podium in the balance beam after slipping from the beam in her only major mistake of the Games.

With heat waves and extreme weather becoming more and more common, one Indiana teacher wants to empower her students with information, and the creative freedom to imagine big ideas.

Reception: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 Artist Talk: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 FA103 Free parking during the event in FACULTY spaces in LOT 1 only. All events are free and open to the public About the exhibitions: With panels celebrating local women and artwork delving into personal narratives of displacement and connection, this dual-themed exhibit shines a light on Black women's experiences in America. Artwork by Jean Cornwell Wheat and Elizabeth Salaam is paired with 2014’s "Beautiful, Brilliant and Brave: a Celebration of Black Women" curated by Starla Lewis and Aisha Hollins for the Women's Museum of California. Presented by the Mesa College Art Gallery in honor of Women’s History Month this exhibition will be on display from March 18 – April 18, 2024, with a reception on Thursday, March 21 from 4 - 7 p.m. featuring a special musical performance by Mariea Antoinette. There will also be additional programming including story telling, music and workshops. An artist talk is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 5 – 7 pm. The gallery is closed for Spring Break: March 25 - 29. The exhibit “Beautiful, Brilliant and Brave” consists of biographical panels recognizing the contributions of twenty female Black leaders with connections to the San Diego region. San Diego Mesa College president Ashanti Hands and retired San Diego Community College chancellor Dr. Constance Carroll are honored in this iteration and included with several notable artists, educators and community activists. Gallery director Alessandra Moctezuma took this as an opportunity to highlight two local Black women artists belonging to different generations: Jean Cornwell Wheat and Elizabeth Salaam. As a mixed race child adopted into a white home and raised in a white town, Elizabeth Salaam grew up with a deep sense of disconnection. As an adult, in hair salons and living rooms and around kitchen tables, she finally found herself in deep conversations with other Black women. For this new body of work, Salaam plaited synthetic hair into braids, and used seed pods, branches and plaster-cast body parts to weave together narratives of displacement and to explore the multifaceted experience of being Black in America. The braids also symbolize the bonds between women in all cultures and the fundamental element of community in the health and wholeness of a human being. Many of the braids in the exhibition were crafted in communal settings, and their abundance embodies the spirit of togetherness and resilience. Through “Re-Mother,” a large womb-like chair woven with braids and adorned with breasts, and its companion “Re-home,” a film that captures the intimacy of Black women braiding together, the work highlights the significance of community as a source of nourishment and a place of comfort. Painter, sculptor, multi-media artist, and a professor of art history, Jean Cornwell Wheat invites the viewer into her personal realm in artworks that cover a variety of topics. Cornwell Wheat moved to San Diego from Harlem in 1966, and the cultural life of this historical Black epicenter shaped her unique and timeless perspective. Her canvases are vigorous and engaging. In the exhibit there is a large portrait of author Toni Morrison, who stares at us with an intense gaze and a luminous landscape that breaks up in a cubist prismatic composition. An abstracted nude and a lush enlargement of a snail’s shell, both rendered in warm flesh tones, speak to earthiness and our connection to Nature. A female head, regal as an Egyptian goddess, is actually a depiction of the only artwork that survived the 2007 fire that destroyed the artist’s studio: a bronze bust burned to reveal amazing flecks of brilliant colors. Ms. Jean, as she's affectionately called, is a mentor to under-privileged youth in San Pasqual Valley. In 2023, the San Diego Museum of Art acquired one of her paintings for their collection. Gallery Hours: M, T, W, TH 12 - 5 p.m. (Or by appointment.) Closed Fridays, Weekends & Holidays. For additional information, please visit: https://www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery or call (619) 388-2829. Parking during non-events is $1 per hour. Kiosks available in Lot 1 near the gallery, or use the PARKMOBILEAPP, campus code 21003. Related links: Facebook: Mesa College Art Gallery Instagram: @sdmesacollege_gallery TikTok: sdmesacollege_gallery

Join us for an extraordinary, multi-sensory experience that celebrates the power of compassion and sustainability. Our event focuses on the timeless cycle of abundance that begins with reducing waste and culminates in nourishing all. Celebrate the alchemical journey of food – how it sustains, uplifts, and contributes to a sustainable future. It's a reminder that, with nourishment and support, anyone can flourish. Hosted by the Lingham Foundation in partnership with SA Harvest, it's your chance to join a global movement dedicated to ending hunger and reducing food waste. SA Harvest's mission extends beyond food rescue; It's about transforming lives on a national scale and securing a sustainable future. With 10.3 million tons of food wasted annually in South Africa and 20 million people facing critical food vulnerability, collaboration is key to ending hunger and reducing the environmental impact of food waste. Support SA Harvest at Eternal Harvest and become a catalyst for transformation. A $1000 donation can provide 20,000 meals, impacting hearts and lives. SA Harvest has partnered with CAF America, a registered 501(c)(3) organization and a global fiscal sponsor. Donations made through this event and collaboration ensure donors can benefit from a US tax deduction while adhering to all US tax laws. About The Event Live Auction: Bid on unique art pieces and exclusive experiences, where every bid fuels change. Sharon Katz and Peace Train Performance: Sharon Katz was born in Nelson Mandela Bay and has used her music for social activism around the world. She has also been featured on Sting's Carnival! album with Elton John, Tina Turner, and more. Inspiring Stories: Hear firsthand accounts of how a meal can lead to transformed lives and a more sustainable world. Let’s sow the seeds of a better tomorrow while reaping the eternal harvest that our planet generously offers. SA Harvest has partnered with CAF America, a registered 501(c)(3) organization and a global fiscal sponsor. Donations made through this event and collaboration ensure donors can benefit from a US tax deduction while adhering to all US tax laws. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Ten models that exist only in the digital realm have made it to the finals of what's being billed as the world's first beauty pageant involving AI.

This weekend in the arts: new, strange visual art from Melissa Walter and Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado; "Booked for the Weekend"; Rachmaninoff and California; a new adaptation of "Cleopatra"; Miles Davis and lots of live music.

High school students participate in a free one-week public health advocate summer camp, a collaboration between San Diego County's education and health services.