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The San Diego County District Attorney's Office is providing $25 million to implement the SDCOE HeartSpire initiative, a seven-year plan to expand student and family access to mental health, safety, wellness and educational resources.

April 18 – May 10, 2026 (Opening night: Thursday, April 23, 2026) Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center World premiere By Amy Berryman Directed by Jaki Bradley Tiffany is pregnant. Her best friend, Carolyn, is trying to be happy for her, but failing. When Carolyn's true feelings become public in the form of an essay that goes viral, the fallout may be irreparable. Time traveling through decades of friendship between two writers on the brink of huge life changes, "Alien Girls" is a heart-filled comedy about the tension between creating art and creating life. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Post Show Forums: Tues., April 28; Wed., April 29; Tue., May 5 Community Nights: Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. "Alien Girls" is supported by Lead Production Sponsors Paula and Brian Powers and by the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

David Gilkey, an NPR photojournalist who documented tragedy and hope, was killed in Afghanistan in 2016 along with NPR's Afghan interpreter and fellow journalist Zabihullah Tamanna.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said Iran objectives will “take time” and involve “difficult ... work.” They did not say when operations might end.

Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, presents its season highlight with its namesake composer “J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor BWV232.” The "Mass in B minor" represents a pinnacle and summation of Bach’s musical language into one cohesive work. Completed in 1748-9, the "Mass in B minor" was never performed during Bach’s lifetime. The first documented complete performance took place in 1859, over a century after Bach’s death. The "Mass in B minor" is a vast and complex work, with 26 individual sections exemplifying diverse musical styles, oftentimes borrowing from and recasting earlier works of Bach. Bach takes us on a journey through some of his most sublime musical ideas, from moments of meditation and repose, to full blown ecstasy and euphoria. Soloists Estelí Gomez, soprano Jay Carter, countertenor Aaron Sheehan, Michael Jones, tenors Enrico Lagasca, bass Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, presents its season highlight with its namesake composer “J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor BWV232.” The "Mass in B minor" represents a pinnacle and summation of Bach’s musical language into one cohesive work. Completed in 1748-9, the "Mass in B minor" was never performed during Bach’s lifetime. The first documented complete performance took place in 1859, over a century after Bach’s death. The "Mass in B minor" is a vast and complex work, with 26 individual sections exemplifying diverse musical styles, oftentimes borrowing from and recasting earlier works of Bach. Bach takes us on a journey through some of his most sublime musical ideas, from moments of meditation and repose, to full blown ecstasy and euphoria. Soloists Estelí Gomez, soprano Jay Carter, countertenor Aaron Sheehan, Michael Jones, tenors Enrico Lagasca, bass Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

In a region where wildfires have ravaged entire neighborhoods, one couple's proactive approach to home hardening is setting an example for others, with defensible space inspections provided by Cal Fire.

New county data shows rising life expectancy, falling overdose deaths and stark differences in how long people live depending on their zip code.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Josef Palermo, an artist and curator, about his tenure at the Kennedy Center and what its future might hold.