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Erivo says she found parallels between her life and the experience of her Wicked character, Elphaba. Her new memoir is called Simply More: A Book for Anyone who Has Been Told They're Too Much.

It's impossible to keep up with TV options. These shows are worth catching up on — or revisiting.

On Aug. 29, 1970, in East Los Angeles, Chicano protestors of the Vietnam War became victims of violence at the hands of law enforcement.

After a bad breakup, writer Melissa Febos decided to abstain from sex and dating for a year. She didn't realize how much it would change her life. She tells her story in a new book, The Dry Season.

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong.

With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of community, conservation, and connection at Cabrillo Under the Stars, Cabrillo National Monument Foundation’s signature annual fundraising event. Guests will savor culinary tastings from local favorites including Supannee Thai, Solare Ristorante, and The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro, paired with craft beer, wine, and refreshing mocktails. As the sun sets, take in panoramic ocean views, enjoy live acoustic music, and experience the rare opportunity to enjoy Cabrillo National Monument after hours. Stargaze, meet park personnel, and learn how Cabrillo National Monument Foundation is protecting the park’s habitats, history, and visitor experiences. Every ticket directly supports education, habitat restoration, and cultural preservation at Cabrillo National Monument—helping ensure San Diego’s only national park remains vibrant for generations to come. General Admission: $150 - Live music - Panoramic sunset views - Access to all food and drink samplings - Supports Cabrillo National Monument Reserved Admission: $450 - All General Admission perks - Reserved seating inside the historic visitor center - Exclusive samplings Tickets must be purchased in advance. No day-of ticket sales. Please present a physical or digital copy of your ticket confirmation to the gate ranger upon entry. This event is strictly 21+. Visit: https://give.cnmf.org/product/CUTS/cabrillo-under-the-stars-ticket Cabrillo National Monument Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday halting further expansion and ordering the winding down of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades.

Sandra Cisneros will join Dean Nelson for an interview as part of the 2025 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Redeems Sandra Cisneros is a Latina American short-story writer and poet regarded as a key figure in Chicano literature. Cisneros is best known for her first novel, "The House on Mango Street," and her subsequent short story collection, "Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories." Her most recent books are "Martita, I Remember You: A Story in English and Spanish" and "Mujer sin vergüenza." Cisneros is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, the USA Literary Award, a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, and more. She established the Macondo Writers Workshop, which provides socially conscious workshops for writers, and she founded the Alfredo Cisneros Del Moral Foundation, which awards talented writers connected to Texas. Included in the ticket is live music from Shhhhh to begin at 6:15, when doors open for general admission seating. More info about Shhhhh at www.shhhhhtheband.com. The 30th Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 24-26, 2025, also featuring award-winning writers Jesmyn Ward and Mitch Albom. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2025writers. Writer's Symposium By The Sea on Facebook / Instagram

Nearly 400 of the top junior tennis players in the country, aged 16 and 18 and under, will compete for the title of National Champion. In addition, wild cards for direct entry into the US Open will be awarded to the tournament’s top finishers. The Girls’ 16s event will begin on Saturday, August 2 and conclude with the singles and doubles finals on Saturday, August 9. The Girls’ 18s tournament will get underway on Sunday, August 3 and conclude with the singles and doubles championships on Sunday, August 10. Both divisions will feature 192-player singles draws and 96-team doubles draws. The Opening Ceremony for the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center on Saturday, August 2 at 4:30 p.m. (PDT). Admission is free each day of the tournament and there is no charge for parking at Barnes Tennis Center. For the most current match schedule, check the official tournament website at: www.ustagirlsnationals.com. Youth Tennis San Diego on Facebook / Instagram USTA on Facebook / Instagram