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Emergency responders kept hope alive as they combed through fallen trees and other debris that littered hard-hit central Texas communities on the fifth day after devastating floods killed more than 100.

Stretch Affect, known for their concierge physical therapy and movement optimization, is throwing a Grand Opening Fundraiser this Sunday May 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at their new 10,000-square-foot facility in Sorrento Mesa (9945 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121). The event aims to raise $50,000 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation and will feature a Paralympian guest speaker, and a live auction boasting signed sports memorabilia, training packages, travel getaways, and more to further help propel fundraising efforts. The fundraiser will also include demonstrations of wheelchair tennis and racing, and hands-on access to state-of-the-art fitness and recovery technology—including DEXA scans, 3-D motion capture from Kinotek, and interactive showcases by Blazepod, Gibbons, Matrix, and Hyperice. Families can enjoy a kid-friendly zone with inflatables and games, while attendees can explore supercars from Fast Lane Drive, sample food from Glass Box, and receive water bottles from Fill-It-Forward to support clean water initiatives worldwide. The day will also include a special Live Well San Diego proclamation, recognizing Stretch Affect’s continued commitment to community well-being. Stretch Affect on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego’s biggest celebration of diversity and inclusion is calling your name! San Diego Pride Festival returns to Balboa Park with community resources, booths, and four stages of live entertainment. When: Day 1: Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Day 2: Sunday, July 20, 2025 @ 12p.m. – 9 p.m. Tickets: - Early Bird Tickets – available until Headliner Announcement (all-in pricing) - Early Bird 1- Day – $28.83 - Early Bird – Weekend- $44.13 - Early Bird- VIP (weekend only) – $181.89 - Advance Tickets – available until Pride Weekend (all-in pricing) - Advance- GA 1-Day- $34.95 - Advance- GA Weekend- $54.34 - Advance- VIP (weekend only)- $207.40 Pride Weekend – available until July 19, 2025 (all-in pricing) - Pride Weekend – 1 Day- $42.09 - Pride Weekend – 2- Day- $73.72 - Pride Weekend VIP (weekend only) – $258.42 - High-school aged youth and younger: FREE at Box Office - Youth MUST go to the box office to get their free ticket BEFORE entering the festival. - Seniors (65+), Students, Military: $15 at Box Office San Diego Pride on Facebook / Instagram

Investigators say the former president and first lady exerted undue influence on the conservative People Power Party to nominate a specific candidate during a 2022 election.

Catholic and other faith leaders offered prayers in courtrooms, where deportation hearings were taking place.

Opening May 24, 2025 You are invited to learn first-hand how the smallest, slowest, and weakest members of nature can not only survive, but thrive in the wild in "Survival of the Slowest," a new exhibit at the Fleet. Exhibit highlights: 19 habitats with animals such as frogs, hedgehogs, snakes, and more! Up to three daily interactive presentations led by wildlife educators, highlighting various survival strategies through tangible examples. Direct interaction with animals! Come scrub a tortoise’s shell or feel a gecko’s smooth scales in this one-of-a-kind, hands-on exhibit. Maple the sloth, Iggy the iguana, Aphrodite the boa constrictor, and 20 other live animals have come crawling into the Fleet to teach you how their assumed disadvantages are, in fact, secret superpowers. From Maple’s life in the trees to Iggy’s camouflage coat, "Survival of the Slowest" challenges you to rethink who is really the strongest in the wild. Come meet Maple and her friends at the Fleet from Memorial Day through Labor Day to experience life in the slow lane! Open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fleet Science Center on Instagram and Facebook

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amnesty International Group 471 Hosts Public Event Honoring World Press Freedom Day Carlsbad, CA — In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, Amnesty International San Diego North County Group 471 will host a free public event on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Carlsbad. The event will spotlight the growing threats faced by journalists around the world and highlight the vital role of a free press in defending human rights and freedom of speech. The evening will feature a screening of the acclaimed Frontline documentary "Putin vs. the Press", followed by an interactive advocacy session where attendees will have the opportunity to take action on behalf of journalists facing persecution, imprisonment, and violence for doing their jobs. “In an era of disinformation, censorship, and rising authoritarianism, journalists, reporters, writers, and bloggers are increasingly targeted for exposing the truth,” said a spokesperson for Group 471. “This event is a chance to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with those who risk their lives to keep the public informed.” The event is open to all and aims to engage the community in defending press freedom and the individuals who uphold it around the globe. Refreshments will be served. Event Details: What: World Press Freedom Day: Film & Advocacy Event When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Carlsbad, CA Admission: Free and open to the public For more information, contact: Kathy Ford: 760.277.0089 Alessandra Colfi: 858.735.5708 Visit: facebook.com/Amnesty471

Celebrate the 4th of July with BBQ, Fireworks & Waterfront Views! Support the Maritime Museum of San Diego while celebrating Independence Day aboard the historic Berkeley or our waterfront barge. Enjoy an unforgettable night of food, fun, fireworks—and fundraising! Two options to view the fireworks including the Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley McKinney Deck and the waterfront barge located behind the Berkeley. Seating is first come, first served. Blankets welcome—no folding chairs, please. No outside alcohol permitted. No-host bar available for guests 21+ Gate Opens: 7 p.m. Fireworks Begin: 9 p.m. Event Ends: Around 9:30 p.m. Visit: 4th of July BBQ Dinner & Fireworks Viewing Maritime Museum of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Sunday, June 15, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Come and explore the gorgeous natural blue of indigo in this Fiber Fest Sunday workshop. Students will learn a range of shibori dye resist processes in this hands-on, creative workshop, including tegumo (spiderweb), ori nui (stitched), and itajime (clamped) shibori methods. We will be using a natural indigo vat to dye a bamboo scarf and better understand the process and symbiotic relationship with indigo dye and this traditional textile surface design. Students will acquire the basic techniques to continue their journey into creating beautiful, unique textiles. This class is appropriate for ages 14+ years old. No prior experience necessary. All ages welcome! All materials included. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14th, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. On June 14th, we’ll host a live demonstration of sheep shearing, more live artist-artisan demonstrations, interactive craft for families, artist vendors, food and more. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Learn more here! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available Visit: Natural Indigo Dye & Shibori Techniques Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

From trade talks to the fate of his legislative agenda, what happens over the next 10 days or so, domestically and abroad, could come to define Trump's presidency.