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Casa Familiar opens La Semilla Community Resiliency Center, a hub for residents during climate-related emergencies

Glamour, Rhythm, and a Cause. Spend an unforgettable night under the stars where Havana-inspired style meets a powerful purpose: supporting art, science, culture, and education in Balboa Park. Join Patrons of the Prado for an evening at Club "MASTERPIECE", celebrating Cuba's Golden Era. Enjoy craft cocktails, a gourmet dinner prepared by the Pampelmousse Grill, dancing to the live sounds of NRG, and curated silent and live auction items. Proceeds from the event provide nine organizations in Balboa Park with unrestricted funds to support their greatest needs, as well as Bucks4Buses education grants. Visit: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000000oE9snIAC/events/vevt:e91f45c5-a6ed-4bf0-bd60-455a0f538720/home/story Patrons of the Prado on Instagram and Facebook

First, a state lawmaker is calling for oversight hearings over conditions at Donovan State Prison during last month’s heat wave. Also, Cal State San Marcos students are speaking out following multiple reports of rape and sexual assaults. Then, a proposed Escondido skating rink seems to be getting the cold shoulder from residents. And, October’s Museum A Month feature takes us to La Jolla.

Two years after opening up in National City, the film photography lab has moved to Third Avenue.

Several nonprofits and immigrant rights organization told KPBS that Mayor Todd Gloria has not been collaborative or transparent in creating a response plan for how to handle a Minneapolis-style immigration enforcement operation in San Diego.

The North Park Film Festival runs through August 30, 2026, featuring mostly free, community-based independent screenings across local neighborhood venues. 8/14 - Golden - Red Bront 8/16 - Abstract - Verbatim 8/18 - Music Video - Blind Lady 8/21 - Morricone Youth - GG 8/23 - Rose - DGC 8/30 - Kasher - DGC Friday, Aug. 14: The Golden Ghost Shorts block at Red Brontosaurus Records (3044 North Park Way). Doors at 7:00 PM. (Free) Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.: Abstract Truths and Weird Wonders (avant-garde sci-fi, documentary, and animation shorts) at Verbatim Books. Doors at 7:00 PM, films at 7:15 PM. (Free) Tuesday, Aug. 18: Music video block screening at Blind Lady Ale House. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. (Free) Friday, August 21: La Planéte Sauvage with a live score by Morricone Youth at The Golden Ghost DIY art space. (Tickets $15) Sunday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. Selected Shorts of Aaron Rose (curated 90-minute program presented by Digital Gym Cinema) North Park Film Festival on Instagram

An art-first gathering bringing together San Diego's experimental art, hip-hop, and skate communities at Overload in North Park. Explore original work from seven emerging artists plus local legends, enjoy live music from RIC SCALES, THANKUBYEBYE, and KLUB KLOVER, and shop exclusive, limited artist-designed drops. There's also a book exchange: bring a book if you'd like to participate, and take one if something catches your eye. Free RSVP through Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/EiRLN3xbvVL4LkuEtrrC Hush Hush Collective on Instagram

From an indie darling getting called a "psyop" to plagiarism allegations against a rising pop star, this year feels like an especially fraught time to bicker about authenticity in the music industry.

Al quedar fuera por el precio de las entradas a los estadios del torneo que su país organiza junto con Estados Unidos y Canadá, muchos mexicanos están recuperando el evento y montando sus propias celebraciones en las calles.