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Engage with history in this introduction to Western classical music! Led by Michael Gerdes, Director of Orchestras at San Diego State University and a longtime guest lecturer for our organization, this free, five-part public series is designed for anyone curious about the composers, works, and cultural movements that shaped the music we know and love. No prior musical background is required. Each lecture builds on the previous one, yet every session stands on its own, so you can join at any point in the series. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Prisoners are allowed to file complaints about mistreatment — but doing so often comes with retaliation. That's according to an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project.

Many writers start from the analytical side of their brain without realizing it—the part that organizes, critiques, and controls. It’s useful for refinement but can stifle the spark of creation. This workshop helps you toggle into the intuitive, sensory mode where imagination, rhythm, and emotional truth live. You’ll learn how to quiet mental chatter, reconnect with feeling, and translate that inner movement directly onto the page. It’s not about fixing mechanics—it’s about writing from a fuller state of awareness so that your work sounds alive instead of engineered. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.

Students who take these courses are more likely to go to college straight after high school. A high school in Compton is a state leader.

Come spend an ordinarily fabulous December eve with members of Storytellers of San Diego! Warm to timeless tales forged in the crucible of life experience, fables and folklore, personal and literary sources, and to hot holiday-themed java and chocolate drinks. Storytellers are JT Moring with guitar, Linda Brown, Marilyn McPhie, Tammy Burmeister, and hosted by Mindy Donner--possibly a surprise guest will tell. Revel in tales of travels, other worlds, the purview of selkies and more. Suited for ages 12 and up.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Wikipedia helped shape the internet, but can it survive today's culture wars, misinformation, and Big Tech dominance? Ian Bremmer talks with cofounder Jimmy Wales about trust, neutrality, the Gaza page controversy, and AI's influence.

Spring has sprung! Join Ily at the Carlsbad Flower Fields and learn how to design your own beautiful succulent arrangement in an adorable moss-covered basket. Participants will put together a beautiful succulent arrangement using a curated selection of high-quality materials. The unique moss basket is a fantastic way to creatively display your plants for the seasons. Each ticket includes: - One moss covered basket planter with plastic liner (5.1″ x 2.6″ x 8.3″) - Variety of beautiful & healthy live succulents - Soil - Use of planting tools - Decorative butterfly plant pick - Live instruction provided by Ileana of Ily the Plant Lady - Gift bag and Care Instructions to enjoy your living piece of art for years to come! - Admission to the flower fields Visit: https://www.theflowerfields.com/activities/spring-succulent-workshop/?date=1775898000 The Flower Fields at Carlsbad on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at Fit Social on Thursday, May 28 for an evening of beachside happy hour and country & hip-hop line dancing right along Mission Beach. Happy Hour kicks off from 4:30–6:30 p.m., followed by line dancing class from 6:30–8 p.m. General Admission ticket: Access to the venue and happy hour specials Dance class ticket: Access to the venue, one event cocktail, happy hour specials, line dancing class We’re bringing together the fun, high-energy atmosphere of a classic country dance night with a modern hip-hop twist — all set against the backdrop of the Mission Beach boardwalk at sunset. No experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Denim Encouraged! Whether you’re showing up in boots, sneakers, or straight from the beach, expect good music, great energy, and a fun night with the community. Fit Social on Instagram

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Amanda Litman, co-founder of the PAC Run For Something, about the results from the Aug. 11 Democratic primary elections.