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Earlier this month, three members of the Donnelly Community Services Center’s nonprofit board voted to fire founder and chief executive, Rosa Diaz. Diaz denied wrongdoing and said the board’s action amounted to a “hostile takeover.”

Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires find healing and community working on a Rose Parade float to honor the lives and communities lost in last year's wildfires.

The Coronado Historical Association is delighted to host noted historian, author, and SDSU lecturer Richard Carrico for the final installment of the Fall 2025 Wine & Lecture Series. Mr. Carrico will be covering the buried history of San Diego's lost city: El Presidio Real de San Diego. Established in 1769 and abandoned by 1835, El Presidio was the first permanent European settlement on the Pacific coast and was the base for all the Spanish missions that spread throughout California. Come explore the history and hidden remnants of this National Historic Landmark through this fascinating lecture! Join us Thursday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available now by clicking Register Now above! Member ($15 each) Non-Member ($20 each) Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted. If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242. About the Speaker: Richard L. Carrico, writer and educator, is a U.S Army veteran. He is a lecturer in the Department of American Indian Studies at San Diego State University and lives in Warner Springs. He is a well-respected scholar, public speaker, and researcher who has made significant contributions to our understanding of local Native American culture. His primary area of research is the Indian people of southern California and northern Mexico followed closely by the Spanish colonial period in San Diego County. Richard was recently presented with the prestigious Norman Neuerburg Award for Outstanding Contributions Towards the Study and Preservation of California’s Missions, Presidios, and Ranchos. In addition to more than 30 publications in professional journals, Richard is the author of an award-winning true crime book "Monsters on the Loose" (2024), "History of Wines and Wineries of San Diego County" (2016); Ramona and other books including the revised "Strangers in a Stolen Land: The Indians of San Diego County" (2018). Beyond the academic realm Richard has authored historically or archaeologically based articles for the San Diego Union, California Magazine, Ranch and Coast Magazine, San Diego Home & Garden, and other popular magazines. He also has authored stand-alone chapters in four academic books. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Beginner & Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Sep 10 – Oct 15, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Class Schedule Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Six-Week Session September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 Teaching Artist: Aeriel French Description Learn the fundamentals or level up your wheel throwing skills in this supportive, hands-on class. Beginners will focus on centering, pulling walls, and creating basic forms. Intermediate students can refine techniques, explore new forms, and build consistency. Individual guidance meets you where you’re at, whether you’re touching clay for the first time or returning to the wheel with more confidence. All students receive one month of FREE MEMBERSHIP at the ICA ceramics studio following the conclusion of the course. Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Monkey King, a rebellious 16th-century Chinese superhero, is finally breaking into the U.S. through Netflix films, blockbuster video games, and a sold-out San Francisco Opera production.

More than 350,000 people are expected to attend San Diego's annual December Nights holiday festival this weekend. Here's what you can expect at Balboa Park.

Yiddish with Der Forverts: Intermediate Reading & Translation Course Join us for a 6-week online course designed for intermediate Yiddish students. In a supportive, pressure-free environment, you'll read and translate selected articles from Der Forverts. Led fully in Yiddish by Dr. Tetyana Yakovleva, this course helps expand your vocabulary and cultural fluency while deepening your connection to Yiddish-speaking communities. Date & Time: Tuesdays, October 21-November 25, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. PT Location: Zoom Early bird: $150 for 6 sessions (if paid before October 14) Student pricing available Instructor: Dr. Tetyana Yakovleva Register here: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-with-forverts-class/ Special thanks to Der Forverts and Rukhl Schaechter for their support. Yiddishland California on Facebook

In this talk, scholar Che Gossett focuses on Kiyan Williams’s performance and sculpture especially: "Unearthing" (2016), Trash and Treasure" (2014) "Meditations on the Making of America" (2019), "Ruins of Empire II or The Earth Swallows the Master’s House" (2024). In Williams’s work, anti-black and racial capitalist World is negated and abolished — in its ruination new critical forms crystallize and figurations of the flesh emerge, reverberating and interinanimating each other. Che Gossett is a Black nonbinary femme writer and critical theorist specializing in queer/trans studies, aesthetic theory, abolitionist thought, and Black studies. Gossett’s writing appears in publications including the edited collections "Death and Other Penalties: Continental Philosophers on Prisons and Capital Punishment" (Fordham University Press, 2015), "Trap Door: Trans Cultural Production and the Politics of Visibility" (MIT Press, 2017), and "Trans Philosophy" (University of Minnesota Press, 2024). Che is co-editing, with Tavia Nyong’o, a forthcoming special issue of Social Text journal on Sylvia Wynter, culture, and technics. They are the recipient of a 2024 Creative Capital Andy Warhol Writers Grant, and are currently associate director of the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Hurricane Katrina flooded nearly every building in St. Bernard Parish near New Orleans in 2005. Twenty years later, the community is still rebuilding and flood protections encouraged some to return.

Westwind Brass Presents: "The Beatles: A British Invasion" at UCSD's Stuart Collection! Join us for an extraordinary evening where the vibrant sounds of Westwind Brass meet the world-renowned public art of the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego! Westwind Brass is thrilled to present a unique pop-up concert program on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at The KAHNOP, UC San Diego's captivating public art pathway of words within the Stuart Collection. Prepare for "The Beatles: A British Invasion" – a dynamic musical journey through the iconic sounds of the 60s and beyond! This program celebrates the enduring power of music, featuring beloved hits by The Beatles, Elton John, The Beach Boys, The Turtles, and more. It's a concert that journeys through history, crosses cultural borders, and showcases the incredible influence of these legendary artists. This is a free community concert! We are immensely grateful for the generous support of the Music Performance Trust Fund and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, whose contributions make this event possible. Event Details: • Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025 • Time: 6 p.m. • Location: The KAHNOP, Stuart Collection, UC San Diego • Musical Theme: "The Beatles: A British Invasion" (featuring The Beatles, Elton John, The Beach Boys, The Turtles, and more) • Cost: free and open to the public! What to Bring: • Blankets or low chairs for comfortable seating on the grass. Pro Tip: • Come early to explore some of the magnificent outdoor art installations around the Stuart Collection before the music begins! Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of music, art, and community right here in San Diego! Westwind Brass on Facebook / Instagram