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Tensions among House Republicans boiled over in a physical altercation between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Tim Burchett, one of the members who voted to oust McCarthy from the job.

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging introduction to the art of collecting, including looking at, examining and assessing art from a collector's point of view. Mr. Stern will share his experience as well as the basics of art collection that can turn an art aficionado into a Connoisseur. A Connoisseur is defined as a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in art, particularly the visual arts. Jean Stern is Director Emeritus, The Irvine Museum, and a nationally recognized authority on California Impressionism. In his career, Mr. Stern has presented over 250 lectures and judged and juried more than 100 local, national, and international art competitions. in 2017, Mr. Stern received the prestigious Chavalier of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture. Cocktail attire Wine and Charcuterie served Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

After three years, California and San Diego County’s COVID-19 emergency orders end today. In other news, developers can get financial incentives to build low-income housing, but there’s nothing like that for building moderate-income homes. We have details on a new bill that would change that. Plus, Imperial Beach’s mayor reacts to a recent settlement made to prevent Tijuana’s sewage from reaching San Diego.

Grammy® award-winning songstress Judy Collins and international singer/songwriter and recording artist Madeleine Peyroux will perform a selection of hits with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sean O'Loughlin. Stay Connected on Social Media! Judy Collins: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Madeleine Peyroux: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

On Sunday afternoon, May 21, PHES Gallery will open its newest exhibition, “Story Quilts” in Carlsbad, CA. "Story Quilts" features the work of eleven local textile and fiber artists; Sandra Lauterbach, Nancy Lemke, Viviana Lombrozo, Nelda McComb, Dan Olfe, Marty Ornish, Karen Rips, Tara Ritacco, Dinah Sargeant, Deborah Weir, and Susan Willen. Calling all Poets! A poetry writing competition will be held at PHES Gallery in conjunction with “Story Quilts.” Please join us for a creative dive into ekphrastic poetry - poetry written in response to art. The public will have the opportunity to write a poem (or poems) in response to the show at the Gallery. Submissions will be accepted through June 11. Each entry must include the quilt number, your name, and the title of your poem. Poems will be performed in the Gallery courtyard on June 25 at 5 p.m., followed by a poet's reception. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 poems. Poetry can be submitted through here Exhibition-related events: Reception: Sunday, May 21, 2 - 5 p.m. Poetry Reading: June 25, 5-7 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Twitter, renamed ‘X’ by owner Elon Musk, has made changes that have angered scientists, who use it to share research with colleagues and the public.

Exposure Skate, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in north county San Diego, is hosting a free learn-to-skate clinic for women and nonbinary adults 18 and up on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at Encinitas Community Park. This monthly program, “Sesh(E)” features free skate instruction from local Olympic and pro skateboarders as well as opportunities to participate in acts of service. This month, the Exposure will be collecting canned goods to donate to the Community Resource Center’s Food and Nutrition Services. Registrants will get the chance to win raffle prizes Arbor Skateboards, Garden of Life, Proud Source and HydroFlask. For more information visit: exposureskate.org Stay Connected on Social Media Facebook / Instagram

We have partnered with Urban Corps of San Diego County to offer a Free E-Waste Recycling Collection Event on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. No appointment is needed; stop by with your acceptable e-waste items. Acceptable E-Waste Items Include: AV Equipment (recording/studio equipment, lighting, etc.) Cameras (film, digital, antique, etc.) Cell Phones and Landline Phones Chargers & Cables/Cords Circuit Boards Computers, Laptops, Monitors Computer Accessories (mice, keyboards, etc.) Computer Parts Copy Machines CD Players Electronic Toys and Games Fax Machines Gaming Systems Hard Drives Home Entertainment (DVD/VHS players, cable boxes, receivers, speakers, etc.) Media (except VHS tapes) Monitors/Flat Panel Displays Networking Equipment (routers, modems, switchboards, etc.) Plotters Printers Small Home Office Copiers TVs, Radios and MP3 Players VCR/DVD Players Prohibited Items: Batteries of Any Kind Hazardous Wastes/Liquids Light Bulbs & Glass Wood Speakers For more information visit: themightybin.com Follow on Facebook

In the year since ChatGPT was released, people have been figuring out what it's good at, what it's not good at, and how AI tools will change how we live and work.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Thursday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Extraction, water displacement, and climate change have impacted food sustainability in Indigenous communities, and the combination of these challenges has also affected cultural sustainability. A Diné woman travels from the Navajo Nation to a Quechuan community in Peru to see how they address these issues in their region. The program tells the stories of Indigenous people across the world and shows viewers how their communities are working together to address some of the many challenges that the world faces collectively.