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A free 20 minute breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Kendrick Dial, artistically known as Mr. Lyrical Groove is a multidisciplinary artist, spoken word poet, and front man of the award-winning band The Lyrical Groove, known for blending soul, hip-hop, and thought-provoking lyricism. With experience as a Navy veteran, creative & executive coach and leadership trainer, he brings a unique blend of structure and soul to his work. Under the umbrella of his own consulting brand Creative Engagement, he fuses professional development and creativity to allow learners & professionals to explore personal narratives with cultural commentary, using music, poetry, and performance as tools for healing and social change. He recently released a musical project entitled "Clean Pain" and is expanding that project amongst other creative landscapes as we speak. Kenrick Dial on Instagram

Casa Familiar is proud to announce the opening of a new art exhibition which explores artisanal practices, traditions and crafts that have been passed from person to person through generations. The exhibition, titled “Infinite Rivers" opens July 12 and runs through Sept. 13, 2025. An opening reception will be held July 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at The FRONT Gallery in San Ysidro (147W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, 92173). Indigenous artists from the Kumeyaay community, Chemehuevi, Zapotec, Huichol, Taraumara communities, as well as artists from San Diego and Tijuana, Lebanon and Colombia, will participate in this exhibition. Their works show that while artisanal practices and traditions are passed down through generations, sometimes those traditions are kept intact for thousands of years, and sometimes they are in constant evolution. The artist Andrea Echeverri, from Colombia, better known for her music project “Los Aterciopelados," will be showing some of her ceramic creations and will be at the opening reception to share a little bit about their new album. Francisco Eme, gallery director at The FRONT Arte & Cultura, curated the exhibition. “In the face of emerging technologies, addiction to screens, mass produced objects, and annihilation of cultural practices, keeping crafting traditions alive seems like an impossible endeavor,” said Eme. “'Infinite Rivers' invites us to appreciate these practices from a caring and culturally conscious approach.” The Front Arte & Cultura on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a $400,000 grant as part of a statewide initiative to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on the road, it was announced today.

The U.S.-China rivalry is rooted in a structurally competitive relationship, but it is now unfolding amid U.S. strategic retreat and a global democratic recession. While recent events resist sweeping conclusions, we can start to ask questions and identify emerging trends that will impact the dynamics of U.S.-China relations. 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Reception in the courtyard for in-person attendees 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Lecture (hybrid) Speaker: Rick Waters, Director, China Center, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Introducer and Moderator: Victor Shih, Director, 21st Century China Center; Professor, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy Susan Shirk, Director Emeritus, 21st Century China Center; Research Professor, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy This public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on China activities, please visit china.ucsd.edu. UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy on Facebook / Instagram

People in the Outer Banks should shelter in place, authorities said. Meanwhile, life-threatening rip currents are likely at beaches along the East Coast, according to forecasters.

Join us on February 8 for a Storytelling Workshop hosted by our Community Artist Macedonio Arteaga Jr. In This interactive workshop, participants will hear ancient stories and also have an opportunity to play instruments that have been used in the Americas for thousands of years. The event is open to all ages. Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival presented by the University of San Diego, Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, independent booksellers, and more. Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The festival is a FREE event for book lovers of all ages. What to expect: The announcement of the 2025 One Book, One San Diego selections! More than 40 award-winning authors will participate in interactive panel sessions and book signings. New featured authors will be announced each week! For the young and young at heart, check out the youth reading stage and exploration area with hands-on activities. Meet PBS Kids beloved friends Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and Cat in the Hat! Additional highlights include bilingual programming, poetry readings, live music and entertainment, exhibitors, and food trucks. Truly something for everyone! The Finest Podcast Live: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy - Featuring authors Moses Ose Utomi and Emily Greenberg: Be a part of the audience for a live taping of The Finest, KPBS' new podcast about the people, art and movements redefining culture in San Diego. Go behind the scenes of how a podcast is made, and dive into a lively conversation on truth, identity, storytelling and creativity with local authors Emily Greenberg ("Alternative Facts") and Moses Ose Utomi ("Daughters of Oduma," "The Lies of the Ajungo"). From pop culture- and politics-inspired experimental fiction to YA fantasy rooted in West African mythology, their work explores how societies — both real and imagined — wrestle with truth and lies, facts and fictions and what it all means for the stories we tell. The agenda above is subject to change. Please subscribe to the email list for updates. Learn more and register at: https://sdbookfestival.eventbrite.com

The National Endowment for the Humanities says the project will "honor the statesmen, visionaries, and innovators who shaped the nation." It's a lot of statues.

In recent years, dozens of officers worked more than 1,000 hours of overtime annually. Experts say these levels of extra work can lead to accidents and poor decision making in use of force situations.

The Port of San Diego is excited to present “A Day at the Park”, a FREE family-friendly multicultural celebration at Chula Vista Bayfront Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The celebration will feature local food vendors, entertainment, performances, and activities for kids of all ages. Free on-site parking and shuttle services from the Chula Vista Public Library – Civic Center Branch will be available. Shuttle Location: Chula Vista Public Library – Civic Center Branch, 365 F St, Chula Vista, 91910 Shuttle Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit: https://ow.ly/WqAf50VTA71