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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave his annual State of the City address earlier this week and said he's ordered city staff to permit new apartment buildings within 30 days — if they use an affordable housing incentive program. In other news, federal officials could soon be the target of another lawsuit linked to the region’s persistent cross-border sewage problem. Plus, our KPBS arts editor and producer has the 411 on arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.

S P A C E Pro Showcase is a final presentation of our 2024 S P A C E Pro Studio Residency program with Resident Artists, Cecily Holcombe, Victor De La Fuente, and Greta Nuñez. Through a 10-week artist residency process at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla, our selected Resident Artists delved into research and development of new works. Join us for the culminating event of this process, to see what their creative research and exploration has yielded. Tickets are $15 for artists/students and $25 for the general public. April 19 & 20 7 p.m.

This election cycle, AI-generated images have proliferated on social media platforms after politically charged news events. They often spread partisan narratives rather than facts.

Join us on Free Second Sunday for Play Day! Make art with your MCASD friends! Dive into a colorful exploration of art and community. Inspired by our vibrant collection, unleash your creativity as we gather to create positive banners and a BIG community mural. Do not miss this chance to collaborate and spread kindness throughout our community – mark your calendars and let the fun begin.

“Creative Fridays” is a free monthly meet-up for fun, learning, and artistic exploration. We are located in Old Town, San Diego. 2707 Congress St. Suite 1D/1E San Diego, CA 92110 Get Directions Our mission for Creative Fridays is simple: to provide a welcoming space for our creative community to connect, explore, and have a blast while trying out new tools and techniques. Whether you're a previous or new student, friend or local artist, this is a great opportunity to get together, share your tips and tricks, and learn from others, while feeding your creative spirit. What to Expect: A morning filled with inspiration and creativity. A "Try Me" station of assorted supplies for you to experiment with. Discover and learn about exciting new tools and techniques. An opportunity to mingle with fellow creatives and create new connections. As a bonus, we will provide coffee and some treats! Visit: https://www.strengerstudio.com/product/creative-fridays-sept-20-free-/325?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Strenger Studio on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego artist, Liz Kennedy, opened a solo show this month with the City of Encinitas Visual Arts Program: “Bodies in Rest and Motion”. The show continues until May 9, 2024, and Encinitas will hold an Art Night on March 9th, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The event celebrates the artists and the art scene at various locations with music and activities and is free to the public. The show is all figurative work made in the last three years. Thirty artworks, mostly oil paintings with some mixed media works, line the hallway of the Encinitas Community Center. The artist works from models, and/or photographs to create her paintings, but the final result is not photographic, but painterly. “Risk and surrender” are some of Liz Kennedy’s watchwords. She is ready to learn, to fail and to try other flavors besides “pretty”— like illogical, corny, imperfect. The shapes and feelings of people, their bodies, their faces always draw her in, as well as the natural world. She is inspired by the attitudes, bravery and work of artists like Maggie Hambling, Frank Auerbach, David Park, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Fairfield Porter and Alice Neel. Her work is unique because of the way personal way she absorbs the world - she respects what she takes in and seeks to honor what she takes in with bravery and attention. The City of Encinitas provides art exhibitions as a service to local artists, providing economic benefit from the sale of art and exposure to a wider audience while beautifying public buildings in Encinitas. The Civic Arts Program, established in 1998, serves artists, arts organizations, and the community through programs in the visual and performing arts, and is overseen by the Cultural Arts Division and Commission for the Arts. Also showing in the same space are artworks from the San Dieguito Art Guild and Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild. The show can be seen at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA, and is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, please contact Liz Kennedy, 206-679-7524 or lizkennedy.444@gmail.com

Drinking alcohol raises the risk of developing seven types of cancer, according to a new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.

Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween Paint and Sip at Local Roots Kombucha! Get ready to unleash your creativity this Halloween with a festive Paint and Sip event at Local Roots Kombucha in Vista! We’ll be painting “La Catrina,” the iconic Latin beauty of the dead, surrounded by the vibrant colors and rich culture of Día de los Muertos. Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this event is perfect for all skill levels! All supplies are provided for this event. Local Instructors will guide you as you paint on a 12×16 canvas for a 2.5-hour paint party. Canvases will be lightly pre-traced for ease. We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with you colorfully and creatively! Local Roots Kombucha & Pizza brings a unique vibe to North County with their better and bold-flavored hard kombucha. Local Roots offers a selection of locally crafted brews on tap and wine by the glass. Don’t forget to check out their food menu as well!! They are a family-friendly tap house with plenty of room for pets as well!! We will hold events inside during the summer and inside during the winter. Plenty of parking is available as well! We can’t wait to see you there for a ghoulishly good time! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/spooky-cutie-painting-and-kiddos/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Local Roots Kombucha on Instagram and Facebook

Since 1994, the Sherman Heights community has honored the departed through Day of the Dead celebrations, blending tradition with remembrance.

DePrince, born in Sierra Leone, lost both her parents during the country's civil war. She became the youngest principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and later joined the Boston Ballet.