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Poet and essayist Jason Schneiderman is the author of five poetry collections, most recently "Self Portrait of Icarus as a Country on Fire" (Red Hen, 2024), as well as a book of essays "Nothingism: Poetry at the End of Print Culture" (University of Michigan Poets on Poetry, 2025), and the craft book "Teaching Writing Through Poetry: An Introduction to Poetic Form" (Bloomsbury, 2025). He is Professor of English at CUNY’s BMCC in the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. This will be a dynamic reading and Q & A with the author! Stay after to meet him and get a book copy signed. This event is offered in collaboration with Grossmont College Librarian Nadra Farina and the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibit, which is sponsored by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.

Paw-tify Wrapped? Not exactly, but the San Diego Humane Society Monday released an overview of the most common dog breeds entering its facilities, including many considered "highly desirable."

The higher fees are meant to make up for lost parking meter revenue, which has grown significantly since the city increased meter rates earlier this year.

Steve Hilton made the British Conservative Party more liberal and has held policy positions spanning the political spectrum. He’s California Republicans’ best hope at reclaiming the governor’s seat.

The latest legal challenge alleges the Board of Supervisors approved the development while relying on a decade-old fire safety analysis that didn't account for new, stricter wildfire regulations.

Members of San Diego's Iranian community are also expressing mixed emotions for what comes next.

Head Start is a federal childcare program that serves the country’s lowest-income families — those earning less than $33,000 a year for a family of four.

Join us for an evening with renowned artist Nick Cave, whose multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, installation, performance, and video. Best known for his celebrated Soundsuits, elaborate full-body sculptures that merge art, fashion, and social commentary, Cave creates work that speaks to issues of identity, race, and healing. His work "Rescue," from the Museum’s permanent collection, is currently on view in the Art of the Americas galleries, offering audiences a chance to experience his practice firsthand. The program will begin with a talk by the artist reflecting on his body of work, followed by a conversation-style interview and an audience Q&A. This special event offers an opportunity to hear directly from Cave about the ideas, processes, and social concerns that shape his practice. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

ECS invites you to Evening on the Bay, a purpose-driven fundraising reception designed for meaningful connection and real community impact. With a breathtaking setting at San Diego's stunning new waterfront venue and a streamlined program, the focus stays where it belongs, on people and purpose. Your participation directly supports ECS programs in early childhood education, behavioral health, homelessness services, and substance use disorder treatment across San Diego. The event will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres, a hosted bar, and local impact. Episcopal Community Services on Facebook / Instagram

Agave aficionados and margarita lovers alike will raise a glass at Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails, perched atop the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter, as the rooftop destination will partner with Santo Tequila for a spirited National Margarita Day weekend from Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22. The three-day fiesta will feature a selection of Santo Tequila cocktails, tequila samplings and swag giveaways against a panoramic downtown backdrop. Founded by legendary rocker Sammy Hagar and iconic chef Guy Fieri, Santo Tequila is crafted with zero additives and made from 100% Blue Weber Agave sourced from the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Featured margaritas crafted for the celebration will include the S.O.S. (Santo’s Oaxacan Sipper), made with Santo Mezquila, Cointreau, lime juice and agave; and the Simon Says Santo, crafted with Santo Blanco, lime juice and agave. Both cocktails will be priced at $12. Santo Tequila’s expressions – reposado, blanco, añejo and mezquila – will be available for sampling at the bar from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21, and from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22. On Sunday only, guests will also be able to take part in a Santo Tequila photo opportunity and enter to win autographed Santo Tequila merchandise with the purchase of a Santo cocktail. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails offers panoramic views of the city skyline and intimate seating areas with stunning views of downtown San Diego and Petco Park. Reservations and more information are available by calling 619-727-4000 or by visiting BorregoRooftopSanDiego.com. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is on Instagram and Facebook at @BorregoRooftop.