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AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere. But a growing number of U.S. public schools are now encouraging a new strategy: Bringing AI into the classroom, partly so students can see its shortcomings.

After 32 years in Congress, Ohio's Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 as many working class voters turned out for Trump. Now Brown is counting on union voters to send him back to Washington.

A literary celebration is coming to San Diego. More than 40 award-winning authors are participating in interactive panel sessions and book signings at the inaugural San Diego Book Festival taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am - 4pm, on the University of San Diego campus.

Opens at MCASD Nov 20, 2025 – May 24, 2026 A Campbell’s soup can, a Phillips 66 sign and even a light bulb are easily recognizable images of a mid-century art movement called Pop that challenged the traditions of fine art by using imagery from popular and mass culture. "A Decade of Pop Prints and Multiples, 1962–1972: The Frank Mitzel Collection" marks the public debut of Southern California-based collector Frank Mitzel’s gift of more than sixty Pop Art prints to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Assembled by Mitzel over the course of three decades, this vibrant collection offers an impressive and valuable survey of Pop’s growth across the United States, England, and Europe during an era of rapid transformation. Pop Art emerged in London and New York in the mid-to late 1950s in response to the simultaneous exuberance and unease of the postwar period. “Pop artists were among the first to embrace printmaking specifically as a democratic medium, one that enabled them to reach broad audiences—and thus was truly popular—while courting associations with the commercial culture that inspired the work,” explained Senior Curator Jill Dawsey. Pop artists then turned to advertising and mass media, embracing bright hues, flat graphics, and rapid legibility. “In our own moment of heightened spectacle and media saturation, Pop’s commercial imagery may evoke nostalgia for the products of years past; Coca-Cola, Marlboro, Phillips 66 gasoline, and Campbell’s soup all appear in the Mitzel Collection,” added Dawsey. The Mitzel Collection bolsters MCASD’s existing holdings of artworks by Richard Artschwager, Christo, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, and Niki de Saint Phalle. It also introduces several new figures—especially from the heyday of British Pop, such as Peter Blake, Richard Hamilton, Gerald Laing, and Joe Tilson—not to mention the Icelandic-born, Paris-based Erró. The focused compendium of prints and multiples that Mitzel assembled tells a fuller and more nuanced story of Pop Art, and with it, of an eventful era. “In spite of its focus on a single art movement and a single decade, the Mitzel Collection is remarkably wide-ranging, reminding us that Pop Art itself was multifaceted, like the culture that inspired it,” Dawsey added. Mitzel, a future landscape designer, was born in Detroit in 1958 and began collecting Pop Art in 1990, around the time his husband, Bob Babboni (d. 2016), retired and the couple moved to San Diego. Living in proximity to Los Angeles and its galleries, and traveling frequently with Babboni, Mitzel developed a keen interest in Pop. He launched an informal but rigorous self-education, reading extensively and befriending a Los Angeles art dealer who shared guidance and insight. Drawn to Pop’s visual language—derived from comic strips, television, and consumer goods—Mitzel recognized echoes of his youth. “I’m a boomer,” he says with a laugh. Mitzel was also primed to appreciate Pop through his exposure to mid-century U.S. literature, particularly that of the Beat generation. A colorful catalog for the exhibition, produced by MCASD, is available at the Shop@MCASD and includes an insightful essay by MCASD Senior Curator Jill Dawsey entitled, "Fast Cars and Open Roads: The Frank Mitzel Collection," which introduces the exhibition. VISIT: MCASD La Jolla, 700 Prospect St, La Jolla, 92037 / www.mcasd.org

The release is part of a decades-long effort to restore and sustain California’s fisheries.

As the first signs of autumn emerge, nature invites us into a time of reflection, grounding, and renewal. Join us for "Cathedral of Light: Harvest Glow," a deeply restorative sound healing event in San Diego, set within the majestic sanctuary of St. Paul’s Cathedral. On Saturday, September 6 at 3 p.m., step into a 90-minute immersive sound bath designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit with the shifting season. Guided by seven gifted musicians, sound practitioners, and artists, you’ll be immersed in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, angelic vocals, gongs, chimes, drums, flutes, handpan, didgeridoo, and more. This powerful blend of sound therapy supports emotional balance, deep relaxation, and energetic alignment. Set against the stunning backdrop of the cathedral’s architecture and candlelit ambiance, this wellness experience is a soulful invitation to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself in community. "Cathedral of Light" is more than a personal healing experience – it’s a call to community care. In support of Mental Health Awareness for San Diego’s unhoused, we’re hosting a donation drive to assist Humble Design San Diego, an organization that restores dignity and stability by furnishing homes for families and individuals emerging from homelessness. Want to make a bigger impact? Bring essential items to donate and receive priority seating at the event. See their wish list items below. Support Our Unsheltered Neighbors: As a thank you, guests who bring donations to support our neighbors transitioning from homelessness will receive early entry and priority seating. Your generosity directly helps Humble Design create stable, welcoming homes for those rebuilding their lives. Please bring your generous donations, including these NEW items: - Kitchen: coffee makers, toasters, rice cookers, crock pots, blenders, air fryers, toaster ovens, sauce pots (all sizes), mixing bowls - Bedroom: twin bed sheets or comforter sets, twin mattress pads, queen mattress pads - Bathroom: bath towels, hand towels, shower curtains, soap dishes, toothbrush holders - Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon Your generosity will bring comfort, dignity, and hope to those who need it most. Thank you for your support! Meet Our Featured Artists: Little Wolf: Indigenous Kumeyaay Native American Flautist Breath of ancestors in every note Troy Page: Didgeridoo & Handpan Virtuoso Rooted in rhythm, inspired by nature Cindy Cuccia: Sound Practitioner Exploring the frontiers of sound and consciousness. Bob Grimmick: Sound Practitioner Harmonizing body, mind, and spirit Jon Freeman: Sound Practitioner Joyful messenger of good vibrations Katerina Rini: Vocalist / Sound Practitioner Channeling the divine through voice and sound. Jeny Dawson: Sound Practitioner Weaving sonic tapestries to transport and transform. Get a sneak peek! Check out our highlights video on YouTube for a glimpse into this transformative experience. Benefits of Sound Healing: - Reduces stress and anxiety - Balances and clears the mind - Lowers heart rate and blood pressure - Supports mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being - Triggers the brain to chemically release natural opiates - Engages the parasympathetic nervous system, initiating calm and peace Beginner friendly, open to all levels and no experience necessary. How to prepare for the Sound Bath: Create your ultimate relaxation space! To enhance your comfort, bring a yoga mat, cushions, blankets and eye mask. Chairs available upon request. Important Details: - Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m. - No food or beverages are permitted inside the Cathedral - Cell phones must be turned off or switched to airplane mode upon entry - Bring a pillow, 2 blankets and extra warming accessories – it can get chilly inside! Photography and videography are not allowed during the session (3-4:30 pm), but feel free to take photos before and after! Tag @ZenSoulBalance and share with your network! If donating items, we recommend dropping them off at check-in on 5th Ave before parking to avoid carrying donations from a distance. Just pull up and drop off at the designated area for your convenience. Arrival time: To preserve the serenity of our experience, please arrive by 2:45 pm. This allows time to settle in before our 3 pm meditation journey begins. Your punctuality ensures an uninterrupted and immersive experience for all. Doors lock at 3:15 pm. Registration & Details Purchase tickets on our Eventbrite page here. Explore our YouTube Channel for guided meditations. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of relaxation, healing and connection! Zen Soul Balance on Facebook / Instagram

Officials in the UAE, which is leading the inquiry, say they're still trying to learn what motivated the attack. Israeli officials also have called it a terrorist attack.

Enjoy the warm spirit of hospitality that Leo Carrillo made famous at his ranch by attending the Fiesta at the Rancho. Guests will experience an evening of live entertainment, a hosted bar and a delicious meal set outdoors amidst the tranquil beauty of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Proceeds from this special evening support the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park California History & Art Program. Each year, more than 1,200 local fourth-grade students visit Carrillo Ranch to explore early California life and participate in an interactive art lesson inspired by Leo’s legacy. Your support ensures this award-winning program continues to be offered at no cost to all fourth-grade students in the City of Carlsbad. Presented by Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. All tickets include: - Signature cocktail and beverages from the hosted bar - Dinner and live entertainment - Expansive silent auction featuring unique items from local businesses Event menu Join us for a meal inspired by the old Hollywood glamour that actor Leo Carrillo embraced. Dinner is hosted by the event's title sponsor, Personal Touch Dining. - Tray-Passed Appetizers - Risotto Stuffed Mushrooms - V/NF/GF - Crab Cakes - NF/DF - Bacon Wrapped Dates - GF/NF - Buffet Dinner - Braised Beef Short Ribs - GF/DF/NF - Seared Salmon with Creamy Basil Pesto & Sundried Tomatoes - GF/NF - Vegan Spinach Stuffed Shells - V - Creamy Parmesan Risotto - V/GF/NF - Petite Carrots V/GF/NF - Cranberry Quinoa Salad - V/GF - Fresh Baked Herb Focaccia With Whipped Butter - V/GF Dessert - Dark Chocolate Fantasy - V/NF What to bring Comfortable footwear and attire suitable for outdoor dining, plus a sweater or light jacket for cooler evenings. Events may be modified or canceled due to inclement weather.

We reflect on a headline-filled week following a special election, National City's rejection of a controversial biofuel depot and a season of arts reporting from our colleagues with "The Finest."

In what lawyers are saying is a new escalation of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation program, Immigration Customs and Enforcement agents are arresting people during their green card appointments, the last step before becoming a permanent resident.