By MESFIN FEKADU and HILLEL ITALIE, AP Entertainment Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," ''I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died...

The Fourth of July is always fun along San Diego's beaches, but the remnants of the holiday can put anyone off a trip to the beach! That's where the Surfrider Foundation and San Diego Coastkeeper come in. This year, their 'Morning After Mess' cleanup on July 5th once again netted hundreds of pounds...

San Diego Coastkeeper and the Port of San Diego have launched a new set of bilingual lessons featuring water and climate science, available for use in local schools.

Don't miss Grammy-nominated reggae star Beres Hammond! Best known most for hits like Rock Away and In My Arms, songs that bears sounds influenced by artists like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke!. Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 9:00 PM Lineup: Beres Hammond and Maka Roots. All support acts are subject to change...

Don't miss Tomorrows Bad Seeds, “leaders of the new school” is a five piece American band from The South Bay of Los Angeles California, formed in 2004. Their Southern California influences helped yield their unparalleled sound; A perfect mix of reggae, rock & pop. Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 9:00 PM...

Join Bob Radio and 12,00 guests as we experience the largest reggae boat party on the west coast! Performances include; Pato Banton! An coustic Performance by SM Familia, Danacehall Beats by DJ Peril, Hip Hop and Club sounds fromDJ Rags and ofcourse, our own DJ Carlos Culture!!!

Are you ready for the ultimate taco taste test? The San Diego Reader invites you to our forth annual Reader Tacotopia on May 12, 2018! This event will take place in Golden Hill Park to celebrate one of San Diego’s finest qualities...TACOS! We are gathering the 60 finest taco vendors from San Diego...

Don't miss Hawaiian trio Ekolu! They began their musical journey in 1994 when they met in band class. 5 years later they released their first hit "Down in the Valley" which gained them national acclaim. Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 9:00 PM Lineup: Ekolu with Hazmatt, Pali Roots and DJ Carlos Culture. All...

Don't miss self-described ‘Mozzie’, Sammy Johnson! He embraces his cultural roots in Australia, New Zeland and fuses his life experiences into his unique vibe. His combination of soul, jazz, and island reggae captivates audiences across the world. Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 9:00 PM Lineup: Sammy Johnson...

THE MESSAGE OF KAYA FEST IS “EDUCATION BEFORE RECREATION”. KAYA FEST IS PRODUCED BY STEPHEN MARLEY’S FRUIT OF LIFE PRODUCTIONS. STEPHEN MARLEY IS AN EIGHT TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER, SINGER, SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN, PRODUCER, AND SON OF THE LEGENDARY BOB MARLEY. THE PURPOSE OF KAYA FEST IS TO EDUCATE...