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Before Chagall became Chagall, there was Yehuda Pen. Join art historian Jennifer Stern for an illuminating lecture on Yehuda Pen, the first Russian artist to combine classical technique with Jewish subject matter drawn from everyday life. Pen's Vitebsk art school became a cradle of Jewish modernism, nurturing talents such as Marc Chagall, El Lissitzky, and Solomon Yudovin. Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT / 2–3 p.m. ET Platform: Zoom Cost: $18 early bird (If registered before May 17, 2026) | $25 regular Jennifer Stern holds an MA in Art History from Yale University and dedicated 26 years to the Art History Department at Brandeis University. She writes on art and culture in English and Yiddish for the Forverts.

Often, the most powerful moment in a piece of writing is the one just before something changes- the pause before a conversation shifts, a decision is made, or something is lost. In this generative class, we’ll write into those moments. We’ll focus on tension, restraint, and what can be carried through image and detail rather than explanation. The goal is to stay with the moment, rather than rush past it. We’ll use a series of guided prompts to build scenes that hold emotional weight without needing to resolve. There will be time to write, reflect, and (optionally) share. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-06-14-write-the-moment-before-it-breaks-with-sabina-khan-ibarra/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to several other African countries.

Here are some of the best entries in NPR's 2025 College Podcast Challenge.

A National Weather Service heat advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Friday for the city of San Diego and the valley areas of San Diego County, the NWS said.

First, the latest round of tariffs targets nearly every country in the world, and now it is now facing legal challenges. Then, a new transitional living program just landed in North County. Also, we’ll tell you what a death cafe is and what they’re all about. Plus, we tell you about the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s newElephant Valley!

They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could describe Julia Sage‘s music more perfectly. An inspirational artist, Julia has earned her reputation as a talented singer-songwriter and skillful performer. Through energizing live gigs and recordings, Sage continues to gain fans around the world with her distinct voice, musical style, and honest, raw writing. With her soulful vocals, witty and heartfelt bilingual (sometimes trilingual) songwriting as well as her cheeky stage personality, Julia will draw you in and keep you entertained and invested during the entirety of her performance. You will laugh, you will cry, you will call your therapist. Two-time San Diego Music Award winner Lindsay White’s undeniable talent has garnered recognition from prestigious events like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Kerrville Folk Festival, as well as from acclaimed publications such as American Songwriter Magazine. Her LP, "Lights Out," debuted at #2 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts, garnering accolades as the #1 Album of the Year by Global Texan Chronicles, and an esteemed SDMA for Best Singer-Songwriter. Subsequent singles have also charted on iTunes and earned her additional nominations at the San Diego Music Awards, including a win for Best Folk/Acoustic Song in 2022.

San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is considering major revisions to county governance. The reforms could include converting the leader of county operations into an elected mayor.

A California bill would require community colleges with health centers to provide access to medication abortion if lawmakers provide funding. Health center directors say many campuses lack the staffing and infrastructure to offer the service.

Ballots for California's Gubernatorial Primary Election will be in your mailbox within weeks. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we take a closer look at some of the many candidates vying to be California's next governor.