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As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.

Juvenile detention systems often deny young offenders credit for the time they spend waiting behind bars

Join us for the Urban Greening Community Open House in Chollas View! Be part of shaping a greener Southeastern San Diego! On Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Groundwork SD Earth Lab- Millennial Tech Middle School (1110 Carolina Ln, San Diego, CA 92102), we're bringing together Chollas View, Emerald Hills, and Lincoln Park neighbors for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop. Share your ideas, help identify new green and tree spaces, and co-design community-led maintenance plans. FREE TREES! We are also giving away up to 3 trees for San Diego community members. All San Diego residents are able to register for trees but we will prioritize homes in the project area. Hosted by the Urban Greening Taskforce (@ucprojectcdc , @mundogradens , @Tree.sandiego , @sandiegourbancorps , and @sdusc) and funded by Transformative Climate Communities, this is your chance to help build a healthier, more vibrant community. Free and open to all! The @groundworksandiego Earthlab is a 4-acre experiential environmental educational space for the youth and families of the Chollas Creek Watershed, located next to the Millennial Tech Middle school. Experience this beautiful green space and explore opportunities to create more green spaces like this in your community! Let’s grow together—see you there! Saturday, June 14, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Groundwork SD Earth Lab - 1110 Carolina Ln, San Diego, CA 92102 Enjoy: - Live Music - Delicious Lunch The Community Planning Collaborative for a Green SESD is supported by the California Strategic Growth Council’s Transformative Climate Communities Program in partnership with the California Department of Conservation. This event is supported in part by the County of San Diego through the Regional Decarbonization Framework. Please make sure to select the "June 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Earth Lab in Chollas View/ UCP's Urban Greening Community Open House" when you register through the county's registration portal. Visit: https://www.ucproject.org/

Bird Talk with Live Falcons! Join us as Dr. Bob Gordon and his raptor friends showcase the world of falconry and conservation. Through live demonstrations, he’ll reveal the history, skills, and environmental importance of these magnificent birds. Free with museum admission; members free! Visit: https://www.heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com/bird-talk-with-live-falcons Heritage of the Americas Museum on Instagram and Facebook

If you’ve ever wondered what that bright yellow bird is, who's singing that beautiful song, or what made those rows of little holes in a tree, then join us for an introductory presentation about birds and bird identification. We’ll cover a variety of ways to observe birds, including physical characteristics, behaviors, and their habitats. We’ll also share some of the best birding apps to help you identify birds wherever you go. After a one-hour presentation, you’ll get to try out your new skills by birding at some of Volcan Mountain Foundation’s most beautiful trails. Cost: $12 per person Visit: https://volcanmt.org/events/event/nature-education-series-birding-101-sunday-june-8-2025

A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.

A new four-part video series from KPBS features people in San Diego’s Vietnamese community who are grappling with the trauma of war and finding a path forward.

European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Facebook's parent company hundreds of millions of euros as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc's digital competition rules.

Las autoridades estadounidenses afirman que las zonas son necesarias para cerrar brechas en la vigilancia fronteriza y ayudar en el combate más amplio contra las redes de tráfico humano y los brutales cárteles de drogas.

We will explore the fundamentals of watercolor—adding pen-and-ink as well. The class is designed to break down fear and encourage spontaneity. All levels are welcome in this positive and encouraging class. Materials: Paper: two 22” x 30” sheets of 100%, 140 lb., rag, cold-pressed paper (such as Arches or Fabriano). Brushes: one #8, #10, or #12 round brush (with a good point); one 3/4” or 1” flat brush; one large (2” or 2 1/2”) cheap bristle brush (from hardware store). Other: palette (any palette with eight or more color wells will do); water container; sketchbook; two No. 2 pencils; 3/4” or 1”–wide masking tape; small drawing board (Gatorfoam board or Masonite, 12” x 16” minimum); paper towels (Viva preferred). Paint: Any colors you have. Must-have colors (at least 14 ml) are Daniel Smith New Gamboge; Winsor & Newton Burnt Sienna (do not substitute another brand for this one); Alizarin Crimson Permanent; French Ultramarine Blue; Phthalo Blue; Burnt Umber. Please prepare a selection of photo references. Have ready several still-life or landscape reference photos. Max students: 13 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook