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President Trump and other top political figures paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at his memorial service. And, several Western countries are expected to recognize a Palestinian state today.

For Nancy Pearl, beach reading doesn't mean light reading. NPR's go-to librarian has dug up a diverse mix of titles old and new — a selection of mystery, memoir and more.

The 93rd annual Academy Awards take place tonight. While this year's ceremony will be different from previous ones due to the pandemic, controversies remain.

Inside the Los Angeles Times, MSNBC, and the Washington Post, journalists question whether news executives are making editorial decisions with an eye to appeasing former President Donald Trump.

Are you looking for a flexible, meaningful way to help out in your community? Become a volunteer with Wilshire Community Services! At this time, our most urgent needs are friendly visits/calls, transportation to essential medical appointments for homebound older adults, shopping & errand help, and loan closet support throughout San Luis Obispo County. Paperwork is offered via email for a quick, easy process to become a volunteer. Choose when, where, and how you are able to help. Interested? Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Kristen Grasso: kgrasso@wilshirehcs.org or 805-503-8174.

Join Many Mansions’ 21st Annual Bowls of Hope on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Thousand Oaks!

This beloved community tradition raises vital support for the work to provide homes and life-changing services to our neighbors overcoming homelessness and housing insecurity. Enjoy delicious food from our partners at Slate Bistro, hands-on activities like bowl painting, family-friendly fun, and immersive experiences that bring our mission to life. Together, we’ll celebrate hope, community, and the vision of building homes, enriching lives, and uplifting communities.

Join us for a night where music transcends, and be part of a globally celebrated experience right here in Ventura at NAMBA on May 5!
Experience an unforgettable evening! The celebrated partnership of “one of the UK’s greatest guitarists” (BBC RADIO 2) with “the doyenne of Irish harpers” (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY) and recipient of Irish music’s most prestigious award, Traditional Musician of the Year (Gradam Ceoil TG4), has toured in 23 countries on five continents to venues ranging from the tiniest of village halls to palaces in Kyoto and Istanbul, London’s Barbican, Sydney Town Hall and Cologne's Philharmonie. Expect a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, spiced with striking new compositions - and Chris’ subversive wit! Praised as "brilliant, innovative" by SONGLINES and "dazzling" by THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, their performance is an electrifying journey through genres, described as "virtuosic, dramatic, original" by leading publications. Tickets are $22.50 online at www.NambaArts.com (plus a $2.50 service fee) and $25 at the door.

It's not just Louis C.K. and Stephen Colbert who are confused about the Common Core. Get the facts here.

Have you ever wanted to be in the Solstice Parade? Now’s your chance! Join World Dance for Humanity for a joyous celebration of community, creativity, and connection! Fun dances to great music, all ages and abilities are welcome!

Practices are Wednesdays 6pm at Oak Park Stage, and Saturdays 9:45am at Chase Palm Park, or learn the dances online.

Find us on Instagram/Facebook @worlddanceforhumanity or see our website for more info: https://www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/solstice

NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, about the record opioid overdoses in the country.