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From the gallery: Join the @friendsofmuseumschool Saturday June 11th in the Bread & Salt Event Space, The Brick Room, for the Museum School Art Auction. Over 50 artists have generously donated work to support the school. Come and buy some amazing artwork and help our kids! Bidding has started online for the auction, and final bidding will take place at the event at Bread & Salt on Jun. 11 from 6-9 p.m. View the art and make a bid here. Artist list: Andrew Alcasid - Dan Allen - Robert Andrade - Michael James Armstrong - Siobhan Arnold - Yomar Augusto - Sean Brannan - Claudia Cano - Andrea Chung - Leal Corbin - Rondi Creech - Hugo Crosthwaite - Einar & Jamex De La Torre - Nicole Deline - Matt Devine - Tom Driscoll - Rachel Ehlin Smith - Francisco Eme - Victoria Fu - Kaori Fukuyama - España Garcia - Tara Gasparian - Charles Glaubitz - Vero Glezqui - Wendy Gracia - Johanna Hansen - John Halaka - JP Hasson - Beliz Iristay - Lindy Ivey - Mayce Keeler - Tyler Keeton Robbins - Victoria Licht - Alessandra Moctezuma - Michelle Montjoy - Melody Jean Moulton - Annalise Neil - Britt Neubacher - Judith Nicolaidis - Julia Norman - Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio - Jeff Plapp - Chris Puzio - Ciara Rafferty - Jaleh Raissi - Bryan Reid - Matt Rich - Sasha Sañudo - Barbara Sexton - Jason Sherry - Perry Vasquez - Melissa Walter - Elizabeth Washburn - Ted Washinton - Christopher Wassell - James Watts - Frankie Window - Derek Weiler - Joe Yorty Related links: Friends of Museum School on Instagram Bread and Salt on Instagram Bread and Salt on Facebook Online auction

In a memo addressed to staff, CEO Daniel Ek said it was necessary for the company to "rightsize" after hiring too many people during 2020 and 2021. Roughly 1,500 workers are likely to be let go.

Dubus talks about the injuries he faced as a carpenter and his relationship with his dad. His a new collection of personal essays is Ghost Dogs: On Killers and Kin. Originally broadcast in 2023.

We start to lose muscle in our 30s, and the loss accelerates with age, putting us at risk of frailty later in life. But what you eat — specifically how much protein — is a big part of the solution.

Please note: Though this class is offered as part of the Certificate in Poetry, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. In this workshop, students will expand upon what they learned in Poetry One about the history of poetry written today and the beginning toolbox of poetry techniques. The focus of this workshop is the expansion of poetry techniques through the exploration of contemporary poetry types, poem techniques and the identity of different creative approaches. Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, you will have: Explored the elements of free verse. Defined the difference between the lyric and the narrative poem. Considered the composite poem in light of our current society. Practiced different poem endings. Examined your poetic creative tendencies. Read and analyzed two poetry books. Week 1: Introduction to Poetry Two, review tips for evaluating a book of poetry, poem critique, workshop etiquette. What is free verse? Homework: begin to pick/order your books. Take home writing prompt. Week 2: What is lyric poetry? How does it differ from narrative? Read and critique class workshop. Week 3: The narrative poem and the composite poem. Read and critique class workshop. Week 4: How do poems end? In-class writing prompt. Read and critique class workshop. Week 5: Your chakra—image, diction and rhetoric. Read and critique class workshop Assignments: Each participant will choose one book of poetry and one poetry craft book and submit, by week 5, a one to two page analysis of the book and its value, or not, to the individual’s poetry writing. Poem prompts will be given each week with the anticipation that the participants will generate new work. Participants are expected to actively participate in the read and critique portions of the workshop. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link.

Gazans are increasingly voicing their anger at Hamas' handling of the war and the heavy costs civilians have paid.

It's thanks to a cooperative program between a nonprofit run out of San Diego State University and San Diego County.

Governor Newsom’s proposed budget plan for 2023 into 2024 includes cuts to programs to close a projected $22.5 billion deficit. Among those cuts are 20,000 new child care slots intended for California’s neediest families. New reporting from The San Diego Union-Tribune looks at how California’s child care subsidies have fallen short, leaving many unable to afford child care at all. Then, the need for housing is impacting small businesses in a once popular hub for dining and entertainment in San Marcos. And, the state is setting aside $100 million to help Native American tribes buy back their ancestral lands. But once a tribe gets their land back, how do they restore and preserve it? Next, the American Academy of Pediatrics is changing its guidelines for how doctors should address obesity among children. They include early and aggressive treatments like surgery. And, sports journalist Jemele Hill is known for telling hard truths. In her memoir, "Uphill," she shares the story of her successes, failures and family. Finally, this year's KPBS One Book, One San Diego selection for teens is "The Magic Fish," a graphic novel by writer and illustrator Trung Le Nguyen. We speak to the author, also known as Trungles, about the novel about a second generation Vietnamese American teenager who uses fairy tales to help his mother learn English.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Warner Brothers Classic Films with Beth Accomando Thursdays, Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2023 In August, film critic and scholar Beth Accomando will return to host Flicks on the Bricks. This year we’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Warner Brothers studio, and Beth has a stellar lineup of films to showcase the studio’s long history of American filmmaking. The Athenaeum's outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks makes it possible for you to enjoy classic movies that you love while enjoying the beautiful summer night on the patio of the Athenaeum. Series tickets for the open-air theater include four memorable films. The film series is curated and presented by KPBS film critic, arts reporter, and host of the Cinema Junkie podcast, Beth Accomando. She also programs films for Film Geeks San Diego. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Join the Athenaeum for its 17th year of hot summer fun! SCHEDULE: "The Adventures of Robinhood" Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at 8 p.m. Errol Flynn stars in the swashbuckling role that made him a star as the legendary hero Robin Hood, fighting to rid England of the tyranny of Prince John while trying to win the love of the beautiful Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland) in the beloved family classic, "To Have and Have Not" (1944) (SOLD OUT) Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 at 8 p.m. ‎Cast: starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall; director, Howard Hawks Runtime: 1 hr. 40 min. Tagline: At Last! Bogart makes love his kind of woman! During World War II, American expatriate Harry Morgan helps transport a French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique while romancing a sensuous lounge singer. Rebel Without a Cause (1955) Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cast: starring James Dean and Natalie Wood; director, Nicholas Ray Runtime: 1 hr. 51 min. Tagline: ...and they both came from 'good' families! A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies. What's Up, Doc? (1972) Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cast: starring Ryan O’Neal and Barbra Streisand; director, Peter Bogdanovich Runtime: 1 hr. 34 min. Tagline: A screwball comedy. Remember them? The accidental mix-up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations.

Cruise hired a law firm to investigate the startup's interactions with regulators after a Cruise vehicle dragged a pedestrian on Oct. 2. Multiple government agencies are now examining the crash.