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San Diego filmmakers, actors, crew, and media professionals are invited to a free Summer Sync Up mixer with SD Media Pros and the San Diego 48 Hour Film Project. Meet future collaborators, connect on summer projects, and find your team before the 48 Hour Film Project kickoff. City producers Chrissy Raven Kilna and Kilna Anthony will be on site to answer questions. Free for SD Media Pros members and non-members. Walk-ins are welcome; optional registration gets you a professional printed name badge. No-host bar. Students are welcome; you must be 21 or older to purchase and consume alcohol. Event details and RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/27276281915327334/ Optional registration: https://sdmediapros.wildapricot.org/event-6738374

The proposed amendment would have given the City Council huge raises and made them eligible for a third term. It also included transparency measures like stricter disclosure rules for public contractors.

The Grand Opening celebration will feature an afternoon of family-friendly activities, including open gym experiences, interactive games, giveaways, facility tours, demonstrations, and opportunities to meet the Gyminny Kids coaching team. Families will have the chance to explore the new facility, learn about available programs, and discover why Gyminny Kids has become one of San Diego County's trusted leaders in children's enrichment. The Grand Opening event is free and open to the public. Families will have opportunities to: - Tour the new Gyminny Kids TRC facility - Meet coaches and staff - Participate in open gym activities - Learn about classes, camps, and after-school programs - Enjoy family-friendly games and activities - Enter raffles and giveaways - Take advantage of special Grand Opening enrollment promotions Contact info@gyminnykidstrc.com to reserve your time slot! Gyminny Kids on Facebook / Instagram

"Astronomica"— James Hood’s Immersive Journey into the Cosmos From the visionary creator of "Mesmerica" and "Beautifica" comes an all-new immersive dome experience, "Astronomica" - a breathtaking journey through the infinite beauty of the cosmos. Award-winning composer James Hood together with WORLDS® and Vortex Immersion Media present a show which invites audiences to drift through auroras, dance among the stars, and explore worlds both cosmic and internal. "Astronomica" was conceived to transport viewers into a 360° cinematic universe. With breathtaking visual art created by a global roster of artists, combined with Hood’s signature symphonic score, the show moves beyond conventional planetarium fare into a heightened sensory environment. “From the vastness of space to the inner worlds within, 'Astronomica' invites you to ask: we all began as stardust - where will your story begin?” – James Hood Drift through auroras, dance through the stars, and discover worlds beyond even the wildest of dreams realized by a global community of artists. The epic symphonic score and mind-bending visuals of "Astronomica" will carry participants through the universe and into the most sacred place of all — the worlds that lie within. We all began as stardust — where will your story begin? Highlights & Features Immersive Format: Presented in full-dome projection, the audience is surrounded by 360° visuals and sound for a fully enveloping experience. Original Score: James Hood crafts a rich sonic landscape — melding orchestral, electronic and ambient textures — to guide viewers through cosmic epochs and emotional states. Global Artistic Vision: Featuring work from an international community of visual artists, "Astronomica" delivers evocative imagery of auroras, starfields, nebulae, unknown planets and abstract internal landscapes. Family-Friendly & All Ages: Though visually and musically sophisticated, the experience is designed to be accessible and inspiring for audiences of all ages. Rolling Out Worldwide: The show debuted recently in the US and will expand to new fulldome venues across 10 countries in the coming months. vorteximmersion.com Why It Matters "Astronomica" represents a significant evolution in immersive media — combining art, science and emotional storytelling in a dome environment. With James Hood’s track record for blending ambient-electronica worlds (as seen in his previous works "Mesmerica" and "Beautifica") and Vortex’s expertise in immersive production, "Astronomica" aims to redefine how audiences experience space, time and consciousness. For venue operators and planetarium-theatres, "Astronomica" offers a premium content asset designed to drive ticket‐sales, extend dwell-time and enhance guest satisfaction. For viewers, it’s less a passive show than a journey of wonder, introspection and transcendence.

Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 Veterans suffering from invisible wounds, will host their 14th Annual "Be the Light" Gala on August 14 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The USS Midway Museum (910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101). Hosted on the Flight Deck overlooking San Diego Bay, the evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, veterans, and service dog teams for a night of inspiration and impact. Guests will enjoy beer, wine, specialty cocktails and small bites, a three-course dinner, live musical entertainment, exclusive event gifts, and an exciting silent and live auction emceed by Clint Bell. Throughout the evening, attendees will hear firsthand stories from Veterans whose lives have been transformed through the companionship and support of Shelter to Soldier service dogs. As the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, proceeds from the "Be the Light" Gala play a vital role in sustaining Shelter to Soldier’s programs year-round, including its psychiatric service dog training program for post-9/11 Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other service-related challenges as well as survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Key sponsors include Mission Moment Sponsor C.W. Driver, Gold Sponsor Avion Law, National Anthem Sponsor Goodrich Family Foundation, Silver Sponsors UNITE Hair and TCW Global, and Bronze Sponsors Sycuan Casino Resort, Vulcan Materials Company, and Pegasus – among others. For more information about tickets, table reservations, and sponsorships, please visit bit.ly/STSGala14. ### About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and Gold Star Families. The Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families through community engagement. For more information, please visit https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. Shelter to Soldier on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Gas & Electric Tuesday announced that more than 350,000 of its residential customers are now generating their own power through rooftop solar, around a quarter of the utility's customers.

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake in the San Diego City Council races for Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8.

A brush fire burning along Rainbow Crest Road has stopped forward progression at 35 acres. Evacuation orders are still in place, according to San Diego County fire officials.

Experience beautiful handbell music and great vibes on June 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. (PDT). It's the perfect way to welcome spring with some harmony and community spirit. Don't miss out on this lively, in-person concert — bring your friends and enjoy the music! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-harmony-ringers-spring-concert-tickets-1988737328886

A retired San Diego Symphony French horn player finds joy in making, fixing and playing his favorite instrument.