Soaring temperatures across California and a request to cut back on power usage this week raised questions about the reliability of the state’s electricity grid. Governor Newsom says temporarily extending the life of California’s Diablo Canyon nuclear plant near San Luis Obispo could improve grid reliability but at a cost. Then, a series of classic children’s books is finding new life on stage and in the wilderness of East County. And, in our weekend preview, a play about a fictional female libido enhancement drug, visual art, the Union-Tribune Festival of Books and some nostalgic rock.
Local author Alana Quintana Albertson's latest book, "Ramón and Julieta," delves into gentrification and "gentefication" in local Mexican-American communities in a Latinx retelling of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Tijuana continues to recover from a traumatic weekend which saw many businesses close and residents shelter in place from threats of violence from drug cartels. Then, UC San Diego is cutting admission offers for the next school year by more than 9,000 students. Next, the U.S. Forest Service predicted for decades a wildfire could devastate Grizzly Flats. A Cap Radio and California Newsroom investigation looks at why its plan to protect the town fell short. Then, one of San Diego’s most car-dependent neighborhoods could one day become a beacon of pedestrian-friendly urban design. Next, travel guru Rick Steves talks about travel in the age of COVID-19. Finally, San Diego author Jesse Leon tells a story of resilience in his new memoir, “I’m Not Broken.”
We’re back! Join us in person and virtually for The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 6th Annual Festival of Books on August 20 presented by the University of San Diego.The Festival of Books, hosted on the University of San Diego campus, is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Enjoy workshops, activities, photo booths, live entertainment, discussions with award-winning authors and more!Not to miss..the One Book, One San Diego BIG announcement of the 2022 books selections! The titles will be announced at the top of the program of the Union-Tribune Festival of Books on Saturday, August 20. Thanks for your continued support of One Book, One San Diego!