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Tasha Smith Godinez has opened a door to her musical world through her new album, "Out of the Desert." She composed the 13 tracks between 2020 and 2021, as a refuge from the chaotic world around her. Master musicians, Christopher Garcia on percussion and Domenico Hueso on viola join her to create a magical sound. Tasha Smith Godinez is a lifelong musician. She began her musical studies as a child with both the violin and harp and has continued to dedicate her life to making music ever since. Tasha has studied the harp internationally acclaimed performers and instructors including Isabelle Perrin, Elena Mashkovtseva and Susan Allen. She holds performance degrees from both San Diego State University (Bachelor's 2005, Master's 2010) and l'Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Corot in Paris, France (2006). Ms. Smith Godinez has held the position of principal harpist for both the Orquesta de Baja California (Tijuana, Mexico) and the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra (San Diego, California) as well as a handful of appearances with the San Diego Symphony. Follow on social media: First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego: Facebook + Instagram Tasha Smith: Facebook + Instagram

Since February, Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville has held up military nominations and promotions to pressure the Biden administration to reverse a policy that provides troops with leave time and travel funds to obtain abortions.

Congressman Mike Levin is leading in the 49th Congressional District race against Republican Brian Maryott, while Kelly Martinez is leading in the race to be San Diego County Sheriff. We have those local election results and more. Plus, this week’s storm will have little effect on the drought, but will put a big damper on fire risk for the rest of the year.

An attorney for the Marine charged said her client met the girl on Tinder where her profile said she was 21.

Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, gradually weakening as it ripped through the state, into Georgia and across the Carolinas.

The world is opening up again, and now’s the best time to dust off your travel journals and memories and learn about travel writing. Have you crossed the country on a motorcycle? Explored Tuscany as a wine expert? Have a great travel memoir to write? Award-winning travel writer/author, Lenore Greiner, will help you develop your area of expertise & choose your travel writing niche. Get practical advice on story angles, deciphering writers’ guidelines, pitching your work, and press trips for free travel. Plus, she’ll cover freelancing & digital opportunities, blogging, social media, authoring your travel memoir and 2022 travel trends. Includes a free workbook with 45 travel writing prompts, examples of travel articles & their structures, ledes, a sample writers guideline, a story pitching guide, and more. If you’re ready to tell your travel stories, then dive in with Lenore & sign up for this popular, engaging class. Please Note: This class will be held IN PERSON at our space in Inspirations Gallery (upstairs in Barracks 16, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106). While masks are not required, they are encouraged. Thank you!

A longtime Ramona resident flagged years of spending on board members’ health benefits. The results of the revelations were surprising.

Gubernatorial races in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are heating up. It could be a chance for Democrats to get a foothold in these states with Republican supermajorities.

Join authors Julia Schiffman and Jennifer Rehor for a book talk and signing of “Women and Kink" at the Women's Museum on February 9. Inspired by original research from nearly 1,600 women from the kink community, you will journey into the motivations, meanings, and benefits of kink in these women’s own words. People throughout the world are extremely creative in designing relationships and a life that best suits their needs. This book illustrates how these people come together in play, in romance, in love, in sex, in friendship, and in community. Doors open at 6 P.M. for light refreshments and the book talk will start at 6:30 P.M. Books will be available for purchase. This special event is open to those 18 and older. Tickets: $20 Julia Schiffman is an associate clinical social worker, sex educator, and community activist. She sees individuals, couples, and non-monogamous/polyamorous families in her San Diego, CA private practice. Jennifer Rehor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and a Clinical Supervisor. She is the President and Owner of Affirming Therapy Center (ATC), a group private practice in California with a team of sex-positive clinicians specializing in BDSM/Kink, non-monogamy, couple’s therapy, and sex therapy. Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The Chula Vista City Council is weighing whether to lease or sell the park land.