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The 12 profiles featured in this edited book highlight the positive aspects of the U.S.-China engagement, which began in earnest after diplomatic relations were established in 1979.

The region's avocado acreage has dropped from roughly 26,000 acres in 2008 to about 13,000 in 2024. A combination of increased water rates and labor costs is bringing the industry down.

On a planet that can feel increasingly challenged, we asked activist Edgard Gouveia Jr. about his latest efforts to improve life on Earth, what "artivism" is — and what he dreams of.

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against flu shots containing the ingredient thimerosal. Why is the additive, safely used since the 1930s, being questioned again?

Particle FM presents a special evening of ambient music and sound art at Quint Gallery in La Jolla. The evening will feature Berlin-based musician, DJ, and field recordist Jake Muir, with an opening set by cross-border sound art group New Tongues. Atrevido (Particle FM founder Christian Gonzalez) will open the evening with a DJ set. The event will feature Particle FM’s audiophile 4-speaker Klipsch sound system to create a dynamic listening experience in Quint’s expansive gallery space. RSVP online in advance to reserve a seat at particle.fm. Requested $15 donation at the door. Jake Muir is a Berlin based artist, DJ, and field recordist working with found sound. He approaches his practice as a listener first, carefully curating, layering and processing sounds that help him deconstruct and contextualize his lived experiences and influences. Using investigative software methodologies, DJ techniques, and dextrous engineering, Muir makes deeply personal sonic art that fluidly traverses genre, encouraging reflection, and sometimes prompting psychedelic states. Muir’s work has been presented at various spaces and festivals including INA-GRM (Paris), Public Records (NYC), Roter Salon (Berlin), Blitz Club (Munich), Human Resources (Los Angeles), The Lab (San Francisco), Honcho Campout (PA), and Sustain Release (NY). His recordings have been published by Sferic Records, Ilian Tape, Enmossed, Dust Editions, Further Records, and Boomkat Editions. His album Bathhouse Blues was included in Pitchfork’s 30 Best Jazz and Experimental Albums of 2023 list. New Tongues is a cross-border sound art group based in Baja, Mexico and San Diego, California. Founded in 2023 by artist/musician Preston Swirnoff with field recordist/sound designer Xareni Lizarraga and violist/producer Kathia Rudametkin, New Tongues is an adventure in interdisciplinary collaboration. With an emphasis on live performance and immersive sound environments, the group uses sound sculptures, field recordings, and traditional instruments to craft electroacoustic song forms that celebrate intimacy, sound ecologies, and deep listening. This performance will feature Swirnoff and Lizarraga as a duo. Particle FM is a community internet radio station and event producer that was founded in 2021 and aims to represent an intersection of cultures, identities, and musical styles. Particle FM on Instagram Jake Muir on Instagram

Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe outlines proposals to improve oversight, reduce solitary confinement, and implement trauma-informed practices in county detention facilities.

The Spirit of the Fourth has excitement for all ages. Join us for our Community Fair featuring a wide variety of vendors, our annual parade, Larry Himmel Patriotic Pet Contest and evening celebration that includes a spectacular fireworks show. We will have the Community Fair in Webb Park starting at 9 a.m. which includes a Patriotic Pet Contest, Quilt Show, Auto Show and Veterans Memorial Ceremony. The Fair will also have booths from many local organizations and vendors. The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Acena Drive and proceed north to Rancho Bernardo Road and then Bernardo Center Drive. At 6 p.m., the gates open to a fireworks display and evening entertainment at the Rancho Bernardo High School complex at 13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128. There will be a live band and food trucks, with the fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Monetary donations at the gates will be appreciated and necessary to offset the expenses of conducting the fireworks show, security, insurance, and rental of the site from the Poway Unified School District. When the parking lots reach capacity, viewers will be required to park on adjacent city streets. No access to the campus proper or the athletic fields will be permitted. No alcohol is permitted anywhere on campus. Visit: https://spiritofthefourth.org/

A 5-Star Variety Bash of Arts, Laughter, and Imagination — for Kids of All Ages! Get ready, San Diego — the San Diego International Fringe Festival is bringing the magic straight to your neighborhood with Family Fringe Days, a free and fabulous celebration of creativity designed just for families. Think of it as the ultimate sampler platter of the arts: one moment you’re grooving with a live musician, the next you’re giggling at a clown’s antics, getting your face painted, or joining in on a Junkyard Jam Band! From mini-performances to hands-on art activities and interactive games, Family Fringe is all about fun, self-expression, and creating unforgettable memories with your kids. Why should families attend? Because play is powerful. Shared experiences like these nurture creativity, boost confidence, and build bonds that last long after the event ends. Whether your child is an aspiring artist or just curious to try something new, Family Fringe Days offer a safe, welcoming space to imagine, explore, and connect — all for free. Happening at library branches and community centers across San Diego from May 17–25. Great for kids, teens, and the young-at-heart! 100% FREE — because everyone deserves access to the arts. Learn more at: https://sdfringe.org/family-fringe/ San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Black culture, joy, and community at Kinfolk Fest — San Diego’s Juneteenth Festival for the culture. Featuring: - Live R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats & Diaspora Sounds - Black-Owned Vendors - Food & Craft Drinks - Instagrammable Photo Moments - Games & Family Fun Pull up, bring your crew, and celebrate freedom, culture, and connection in San Diego this Juneteenth. SD Melanin on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok

Leaders of cultural institutions warn that cutting federal funding could mean losing valuable, accessible programs.