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The Nathan Harrison Historical Archaeology Project has been a twenty-year undertaking that seeks to understand and communicate the life and legacies of San Diego County’s first African American homesteader. It employs orthogonal thought and archaeological, anthropological, and historical tools of analysis to bring marginalized voices to diverse publics. The remote mountain-top site was home during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to Nathan Harrison. He was born into slavery, endured horrors of the Antebellum South, the mania of the Gold Rush, and racial injustices of the Old West. Harrison gained mythical status during his life and after his passing. While alive, he was embraced by multiple communities, and his story has since been used by different groups over time for a variety of causes. This talk examines how the archaeology at the Nathan Harrison Site has inspired a new generation of muralists, historians, playwrights, and others to create innovative works and continued relevance for Nathan Harrison’s evolving narratives. It offers a brief Harrison biography, an overview of the project, an explanation of Harrison’s dual identity, code-switching, and historical minstrelsy, and a discussion of the project’s case for significance beyond the dig, including public exhibits, educational curricula, and creative arts. About the Presenter: Seth Mallios is Professor of Anthropology, University History Curator, and Director of the South Coastal Information Center at San Diego State University. He received his BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and his PhD from the University of Virginia. An archaeologist, anthropologist, and historian, Dr. Mallios engages in scientific and humanistic community-based research that offers insights into past and present issues of identity, memory, and myth making. Before moving to San Diego, he served as Site Supervisor at the 1607 James Fort archaeological site in Jamestown, Virginia. Professor Mallios currently directs multiple field projects in Southern California (including The Nathan Harrison Historical Archaeology Project, The Whaley House Historical Archaeology Project, and The San Diego County Gravestone Project); has published thirteen books and dozens of articles; has garnered over $2 million in more than one hundred external grants, contracts, and awards; and has curated many public anthropological, archaeological, and historical exhibits. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Join us in the woodshop for this 5-hour brush making workshop! We will cover shop safety and how to use various machines such as the bandsaw, spindle sander, edge sander, and drill press. You will hone your carving skills by adding curves and texture to your piece. We will build upon machine knowledge and cover wood shaping using various hand tools such as rasps, files, spoke shaves, hand planes, chisels, and gouges. We will also discuss design principles, functional applications, the properties of wood, and brush materials such as Tampico fibers. At the end of the workshop, each student will leave with a unique brush to be used in the home, the shop, or as a beautiful sculpture or gift. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a break mid-class. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

One of the nation's best-known media literacy events for high school students is expanding as demand grows for skills to identify deepfake images and online conspiracy theories.

KPBS Presents Letters for a Cause Where: The Mental Bar 6325 Imperial Ave, SD When: Sunday, December 17 11a-3p It’s all about philanthropy, with a Scrabble match between SD hip hop legends Parker Edison and Miki Vale, with jackpot going to the winner’s local cause of choice. Also on the docket are a performance by Ric Scales and @dj_root , mix tapes from @therealdje3sd , exclusive beat set by Miki Vale, and an exhibit by photographer @turners_media.

Engineers left these drawings as a way to sign their work. Many are puns that made them chuckle to themselves. Now social media has rediscovered them and hobbyists try to keep that history alive.

Nationally recognized nonprofit, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is teeing up for its 32nd Annual San Diego Celebrity Golf Classic, celebrating another year of transforming lives. The event will take place on March 10 and 11 in Rancho Santa Fe, at La Valle Coastal Club (previously named Morgan Run Club & Resort). Hosted by the esteemed Alfonso Ribeiro, this premier charity event is set to unite celebrities, philanthropists and golf enthusiasts in support of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. The event begins with an online auction at 8 a.m. Friday, March 8, followed by a dinner reception and silent and live auction on Sunday, March 10 featuring incredible auction items like VIP passes to the members-only Magic Castle in Hollywood, a President’s Partners Membership to the world-famous San Diego Zoo & Safari Park and a Private Sushi Dinner and finally, the tournament on Monday, March 11. The Celebrity Golf portion of the tournament will begin after registration, with breakfast burritos and a Bloody Mary bar, followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Following the tournament is an exciting awards ceremony with all attendees. Local food and beverage vendors will be on every hole, courtesy of longtime sponsors Brigantine, Crack Shack, Dang Brother Pizza, Handel’s Ice Cream, Burger Lounge, Julian Hard Cider, Burning Beard Brewing Company, Bivouac Ciderworks, Ashland Hard Seltzer, Ricava Tequila and Thorn Brewing Co. and Around the Box events. This is one of the nonprofit’s most significant fundraising events, and all funds raised go toward its mission of transforming the lives of many children and their families across the country. The star-studded, two-day event will be filled with celebrity golf, games, delicious food and drinks and a live & silent auction. Every foursome, no matter what level of sponsorship, plays with a celebrity. This event brings the Fresh Start mission to life. Children will benefit greatly from the generosity and camaraderie of participants and sponsors at this year's tournament. So far, the organization has helped 9,059 children across the globe. ABOUT FRESH START SURGICAL GIFTS Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens who have physical and cosmetic deformities through their gift of reconstructive surgery. Providing reconstructive, plastic and neurosurgeries for children across the U.S., Fresh Start’s commitment to children extends far beyond medical care. The organization ensures their children will leave feeling more empowered than before. Every child receives the highest quality medical care, and the families never see a bill for the services provided. 100% of contributions go directly to medical programs. To learn more, visit FreshStart.org. EDCO Disposal Corporation will serve as Title Sponsor for the event, marking well over 20 years of support for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. The Hole-in-One Sponsor this year is San Diego Audi. Another longtime sponsor present at this year’s event is Dowling & Yahnke. A newer sponsor is San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law.

New York Judge Juan Merchan on Thursday denied the attempt to toss out the trial following two days of testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels.

The AWS layoffs follow other layoffs that happened at Amazon and its subsidiaries this year, including at Prime Video, the MGM Studios unit and Twitch, the social media platform owned by Amazon.

Trump Media and Technology Group will trade on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock symbol DJT. The listing comes as the former president is mired in a slew of legal cases.

He never missed a chance to celebrate his hometown.