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It’s been one year since San Diego's city council appointed members to the new commission on police practices and the civilian oversight group is still trying to get its footing. In other news, one of the city of San Diego’s safe parking lots offers families a safe space to stay while finding permanent housing, but that’s not all they offer. Plus, our KPBS arts reporter joins the podcast to talk about her new video podcast called, “Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes.”

The Hill Street Country Club is excited to introduce a #FARSOUTHBORDERNORTH ✨ Exhibit: Backbone of Agriculture ✨ Social practice curation by Sandra Carmona featuring artworks by Sandra Carmona, Socorro Ramirez, Obdulia Garcia, Enriqueta Medina, Rosalba Mendoza, Sandra Becerra, Luis Santiago, Montserrat Ramos, Jorge Esquivel, Casandra Ramos, Armando Becerra, Jose Molina, Guadalupe Diaz, Fernando Becerra, Daniel Becerra , this exhibit is the result of a community engagement framework through art and wellbeing. Using a SEL (Social Emotional Learning) toolkit developed by “With These Hands I Can,” the exhibit encourages ownership and fosters ongoing dialogue through art. Featuring portraits and stories written by local farmworkers, this exhibit aims to take up space, be seen, and amplify their voices. Join us on Saturday, June 15th at 2:00 - 5:00 pm in celebrating the incredible contributions of our farmworkers and experiencing the role of art in our community. •••• Hill Street Country Club presenta la exposición: “La Espina de Agricultura, curación por @sandracarmonaart obras de arte de Sandra Carmona, Socorro Ramirez, Obdulia García, Enriqueta Medina, Rosalba Mendoza, Sandra Becerra, Luis Santiago, Montserrat Ramos, Jorge Esquivel, Casandra Ramos, Armando Becerra, José Molina, Guadalupe Díaz, Fernando Becerra, Daniel Becerra, Esta exposición, que presenta retratos e historias escritas por trabajadores agrícolas locales, pretende ocupar espacio, ser visto y amplificar sus voces. Únase este Sábado 15 de Junio de 2:00 a 5:00 p. m. para celebrar las increíbles contribuciones de nuestros artistas campesinos. Collaborators: Far South Border North, Mujeres Poderosas, Fallbrook Lideres, CRLA, The Hill Street Country Club Gallery, RISE San Diego, the California Arts Council, Union del Barrio, UURISE. Related links: The Hill Street Country Club on Instagram

A new series from Radio Diaries remembers controversial broadcasters in American history, including Joe Pyne, who paved the way for in-your-face radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh.

The Brooklyn MC, who died this month at 52, rapped from an intense commitment to writing as a form, and a DIY ethic that put him in charge of every aspect of his business.

The Taste of Oceanside kicks off its 10th anniversary weekend with the Taste of Oceanside VIP experience on Friday, October 4 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Oceanside Museum of Art. Attendees will enjoy bites from four special Oceanside guest chefs, live music, and the opportunity to explore the museum’s galleries. Tickets are available for the Friday VIP Experience only and VIP Friday + Saturday tickets also include admission to the main Taste of Oceanside event for a full weekend of gastronomic enjoyment. A portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold will be donated to Lived Experiences, a grassroots nonprofit in Oceanside, committed to assisting underserved families. Visit: https://www.mainstreetoceanside.com/taste-of-oceanside MainStreet Oceanside on Instagram and Facebook

From a heart-wrenching epiphany in the drama Tuesday to a meme-able moment in Challengers, these were the lines that critic Aisha Harris has remembered all year.

Celebrate the New Year with CRSSD's Proper NYE/NYD at Petco Park! The 2-day FNGRS CRSSD lineup is going to be stacked with house, melodic and techno DJs. Four stages. More than 50 artists. New Years Eve & New Years Day 2025: Dec. 31, 2024 & Jan. 1, 2025 at Petco Park. The event takes place on the field at Petco Park. Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/fngrs-crssd-presents-proper-nye-nyd-2024/tag/proper-website

California Western School of Law’s Professor James Cooper and his co-author Kashyap Kompella present their book, A Short & Happy Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers, published by West Academic in November 2024. Join them for a book launch party with light hors d'oevours, a short reading, and a chance to win a signed copy. Visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3j9by4w

Sometimes, the right book shows up just at the right time. Our book critic encountered two such books this week: Water, Water, by Billy Collins, and The Dog Who Followed the Moon, by James Norbury.

Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way comes out September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals. The songwriter/bandleader made her Chicago Blues Festival debut this year, in front of tens of thousands. Best known in the blues world – she’s a twelve-time Blues Music Award nominee and four-time winner, including for the monumental Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year, and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year this year – Do It My Own Way finds her influenced by soul artists like Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. Blues Blast Mag said, “Vanessa is an important part of the future of the blues.” Born in Texas, growing up in Maryland, launching her career in Philadelphia, and now residing in South Carolina, Collier grew up listening to an eclectic variety of music. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, she joined blues legend Joe Louis Walker’s band, going solo at his urging, and has become a notable artist “whose rise to the top is nothing short of meteoric” (Making a Scene). She has opened concerts for Blues Traveler. Her prior studio album, Heart On The Line, spent nine weeks in the Billboard Blues Album Chart top 15. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/vanessacollier/ Vanessa Collier on Instagram and Facebook