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Change Gonna Come inspires members of Storytellers of San Diego to regale you with personal, folkloric and literary stories. Jim Dieckmann hosts the evening with tales from Marilyn McPhie, JT Moring with guitar, Lissette Ryan with harp, Rita Mooney, Tyler Turner, Mindy Donner and Jim, himself. Ignite the New Year with Change Gonna Come in an arts-filled, eclectic atmosphere with great java. Best for age 12 and up. Free, donations welcome. Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Ukraine is suffering from more than a Russian invasion. Births have plummeted. But many families with help from the government and doctors are trying to buck the trend and have a child in wartime.

In this talk, Sherman Heights Community Center (SHCC) Executive Director and Community Leader Daniela Kelly will speak about the importance of place and how spaces can bring together the different elements of the self and community. She will speak of her trajectory through the Southwest/U.S.- Mexico Border and its relevance in creating her sense of self and being. Daniela will also share about SHCC's partnership with Mingei and its current Community Spotlight, a Día de los Muertos altar installation that is on view outside of the Museum from October 10 until November 30. More About Sherman Heights Community Center This conversation will also discuss how in San Diego, the Sherman Heights Community Center acts as a “spatial loom” that weaves together the threads of tradition, history, and culture for its community. About Daniela Kelly Daniela Kelly has over 20 years of work experience in the non-profit sector. A lifelong passion for the arts led Daniela to positions as a Museum Educator at the San Diego Museum of Art and as a Bilingual Director at the Athenaeum Art Center. Daniela currently serves as Executive Director of the Sherman Heights Community Center. At the Community Center, Daniela develops educational opportunities, cultural programming, and strategic partnerships that support the rich cultural traditions of Latino, Chicano, and Mexican-American communities while also enhancing the well-being of the communities served. Daniela earned B.A. degrees in Economic and Spanish Literature from the University of California San Diego. She has an M.A. degree in International Affairs from the School of Global Policy and Strategy, also at UC San Diego. Daniela earned a second M.A. degree from San Diego State University in Art History. In her free time, Daniela enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, seeing art exhibitions, and making chocolate from bean to bar. RVSP Required | Space limited Sherman Heights Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

Since the 1990s, law enforcement officials and medical experts have cautioned about the dangers of police-prone restraint, especially when people are high on stimulants or experiencing a mental health crisis. Some California police officers haven’t been getting the message.

Be a hero and support Shoreline Community Services at our Superhero Summer Hoopla! Funds will go towards intentional programming that supports our unhoused neighbors in the Central Beach area. Event entry includes bites and beverages, live music by local band Midnight Ride, a costume contest, complimentary superhero capes, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a caricature artist, and much more. Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a64df6e1-58b2-454b-9c4e-ae34fd6429e2 Shoreline Community Services on Instagram and Facebook

Donald Trump often focuses on Venezuelans when he warns about criminal immigrants coming to the U.S. It's a narrative that has surprisingly taken root even in some Venezuelan-American communities. It offers a window into why support for deportations seems to be rising among some Latinos.

Firefighters gained ground on the 1,362-acre wildfire in southeast San Diego County, now 50% contained, after it sparked from a car crash near Jacumba Hot Springs.

The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest overlooking lush rolling hills with the shimmering Pacific beyond at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort's Heron Lawn. By 1 p.m. the joint is jumping at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village. Wine oenophiles will find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, as well as shellfish, salads,chocolates, cakes, and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen. Visit: https://www.californiawinefestival.com/carlsbad California Wine Festival on Instagram

A statewide ballot measure up for a vote in November could upend the lithium tax as well as dozens more local taxes and fees.

Photojournalist Gideon Mendel has made it his mission to show how ordinary people around the world are affected by the consequences of a changing climate.