Spotlight on the Community

Opening La Jolla’s History To New Audiences

September 11, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Lauren Lockhart, Executive Director of the Museum of History and Culture La Jolla, discusses why the former La Jolla Historical Society adopted a new identity reflecting its evolution into a free, community-focused museum. She explores expanded school programs, interdisciplinary exhibitions created with partners including the Kumeyaay community, La Jolla’s mid-century modern and UC San Diego legacy, and efforts to digitize tens of thousands of historical materials for wider public access. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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