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Join Us for a Community Planting Day Full of Love, Growth, and Connection! Dig in with us at Roots of Love, a vibrant and engaging community planting day where we’ll come together to plant native plants, foster meaningful connections, and celebrate the powerful collaboration of Black leaders in gardening. Hosted at the beautiful S&S Friendly Ranch, this event highlights the importance of environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and honoring the legacy of our ancestors. In collaboration with Blk Girls Who Garden, we’ll showcase the beauty of Black leadership, legacy, and unity in gardening. Together, we’ll create an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on planting, storytelling, and activities that inspire harmony with the land and each other. Event Highlights Community Planting: Root native plants into the earth as we work together to grow a greener future. Interactive Activities: • 30 minute guided movement flow • “Rooted in Love” seed art and plant message craft • Snap a photo at the “Love Grows Here” photo frame • Jumpers & lawn games Live Music: Groove to beats by DeeJay Dandelion while connecting with others Food & Refreshments About Our Collaboration with Blk Girls Who Garden: We are thrilled to partner with Blk Girls Who Garden for this event. Their inspiring story as a Black-owned plant operation, their dedication to gardening alongside family, and their mission to uplift communities align beautifully with the heart of Roots of Love. Together, we’re creating a space to honor the cultural and environmental significance of gardening while empowering future generations. Support Local Black-Owned Businesses Visit the Blk Girls Who Garden table to hear their inspiring story, purchase plants, and discover their mission to create sustainable change through gardening. How to Get Involved Volunteers: Help make this day a success by assisting with planting, setup, or activities. Promotion: Share this event with your community and join us in celebrating Black leadership and environmental stewardship!

The clashes between militias of the Druze religious minority and the Sunni Muslim clans killed hundreds and threatened to unravel Syria's already fragile postwar transition.

Christopher Dragon, conductor Ross Lekites, vocalist San Diego Master Chorale | John K. Russell, music director San Diego Children's Choir | Ruthie Milgard, artistic director With special appearances by Cat Conner, Loren Smith (Dec 13, Dec 14 7:30 p.m. and Dec 15), Ken Johnson (Dec 14 2 p.m.) and Scott Rad Brown Jonathan Gilmer, director Amanda Zieve, lighting designer Joshua Heming, assistant lighting designer Script by Mabelle Reynoso San Diego Symphony Orchestra Experience the San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, inside at the new Jacobs Music Center. Featuring favorite songs including "I'll be Home for Christmas, "Silent Night" and "Slight Ride", the evening will be full of Christmas classics, sing-alongs, holiday cheer and jolly spirit, featuring Mrs. Claus. The concert will be led once again by the artistic tour-de-force team consisting of celebrated guest conductor Christopher Dragon and director Jonathan Gilmer, and it features the return of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/noel-noel/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

"I just didn't think it would take this long," one veteran head of diversity, who's been job-hunting since last summer, tells NPR.

The Netflix series is Tina Fey's touching tribute and knowing update to a 1981 Alan Alda movie — a smart, nuanced take on marriage, friendships and the way changing circumstances can affect them both.

A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests.

"Artopia: NCM Creative Studios" is the vibrant new centerpiece of The New Children’s Museum’s expansion. This dynamic space offers hands-on art workshops, artist-led activities, and creative experiences for all ages—from toddlers to teens to adults. It’s also available for private event rentals, making it the perfect spot for group events and community gatherings. Join us for a special celebration, the grand opening of "Artopia: NCM Creative Studios " on April 12, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This special event will take place during normal Museum hours and will feature: ● 9:30 a.m. – A celebratory ribbon cutting to officially open Artopia: NCM Creative Studios ● A short program with speakers, including Museum leadership, partners, and honored guests ● Drop-in art-making stations featuring drawing, fiber arts, ceramics and sculpting, toddler-friendly sensory activities and more where kids and visitors of all ages can get a taste of what is to come in future workshops ● Access to explore "Artopia: NCM Creative Studios" as part of their Museum visit. No additional ticket is required beyond Museum entry (membership or general admission ticket) ● “ArtMark” Tile Opportunity – Supporters can purchase an engraved wooden tile with a name, message, or quote, which will be assembled into a mosaic wall within the Studio space, creating a lasting legacy and inspiring future generations of artists. No RSVP needed, all ages welcome. The New Children's Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The 900-page tax and policy package fulfills several key campaign promises but also makes cuts that could boot millions from health care and food assistance programs.

An immigration expert analyzes the statistical impact of Trump's immigration policies, ICE funding increases and immigration data manipulation shaping public narratives.

The new coverage includes practices such as music therapy, sweat lodges, and drumming, which are integral to Native healing traditions and have proved helpful for addiction among other health issues.