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To celebrate Native Plant Month, we’re planning a special chapter meeting with a panel discussion about wildfire, the opportunity to learn more about our chapter’s work, and ways to become involved. We will have seeds, books and CNPS merchandise for sale, which helps support our chapter. The panel discussion will help dispel myths and misinformation about wildfires and provide recommendations on ways to make your landscape and area surrounding your home more fire resilient. Our panelists include: Home Hardening – Drew Hubbell, Principal of Hubbell and Hubbell Architects; Defensible Space Landscaping – Greg Rubin, owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design; Wildfire Ecology – Richard Halsey, Director of California Chaparral Institute. Want to get a head start? Explore the CNPS Wildfire Resources Visit: Wildfire Panel Discussion: Nature, Our Homes, and the Spaces In Between

Award-winning composer, producer, performer, curator, and UCSD Professor in Computer Music King Britt presents an informative and genre-breaking music travelogue honoring innovators of color who have shaped electronic music’s landscape, spanning genres like Chicago House, Detroit Techno, and Drum & Bass. His course has had many icons Zoom into the class, including Herbie Hancock, George Clinton, Tokimonsta and many more. Registration encouraged In addition to being a sought-after producer, Britt is a leading authority on Afrofuturism in music. His illustrious career includes collaborations with a wide array of iconic artists and creators, such as De La Soul, Madlib, John Legend, and director Michael Mann. His remix portfolio is equally diverse, ranging from James Brown and Solange to Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa. Britt's work integrates modern practices in electronic music with a deep, industry-informed perspective, bridging academic rigor with real-world expertise. He's a recipient of the prestigious Pew Fellowship and has spent over 30 years as a producer, composer, and performer, advancing electronic music on a global scale. Visit our Juneteenth page for more information about the holiday and 2025 library Juneteenth events. San Diego Central Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences are headed back to court after failing to reach a settlement agreement in mediation over $55 million in “poaching” fees.

Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it's not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times.

Stop by the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside) between 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a mellow evening of art, conversation, and community. The Artist Open House on Friday, April 4, celebrates the opening of "ABSTRACTION" - the Art of the Abstract, an exhibition designed to dazzle the eye and spark the imagination. Is that painting upside down—or are you? Watch a guest artist at work, chat with the artists, and connect with fellow visitors. This free event welcomes everyone—families, friends, tourists, and community members alike. Drop in or stay awhile to relax and enjoy the celebration of art! Visit: "ABSTRACTION": The Art of the Abstract Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday in the stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students after reaching a plea agreement for the 2022 killings. The deal stipulates a life sentence.

A presidential effort to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status could run up against a number of challenges, including violating federal law.

Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crimes in New York was overturned last year. In a new trial, jurors heard allegations from three women.

Within two hours of a Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability of federal courts to impose universal injunctions, lawyers for immigrant rights groups filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of their clients.

The decision issues some limits on the power of federal judges to universally block President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, asking lower courts to reconsider their rulings.