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While Sunday's incident happened amid simmering tensions between the two Koreas, observers say it won't likely develop into another source of animosity.

From the organizers: Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees. Between Sept. 7 and Nov. 26 2023, Amal is journeying 11,000 miles across the United States and Mexico in one of the largest free public festivals ever created. Join Blindspot Collective and ArtPower at South Mission Beach for Washed Ashore Amal is yearning to play with other children at the beach when she discovers the remnants of cherished belongings that have been washed ashore. As she listens to the sea, she thinks about the millions of refugee children across the world, who, like her, are searching for a better life. Audiences will be greeted by food trucks and an invitation to sit with us for a family-style picnic, before being joined by Little Amal herself as we explore the hope that she has shared across the world and her continued search for peace and belonging. Ways Get Involved: Join – the picnic at Mission Beach Make – Participate in a free community puppetry workshop at the UC San Diego Craft Center to make puppets that will be part of the performance. Materials, instructions, and refreshments provided. | RSVP Here > Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6–8:30 p.m. Perform – All opportunities at: https://www.blindspotcollective.org/amal About Little Amal: Since July 2021, Amal has travelled over 6,000 miles to 15 countries, and been welcomed by more than a million people on the street, including hundreds of artists and civil society and faith leaders, as well as by tens of millions online. The puppet of Little Amal was designed and built by Handspring Puppet Company. Everywhere Amal goes she is greeted with events that are authentic and meaningful to the local people she meets. This could be a parade through a city centre, playground games with children at schools, a visit to a place of worship, an outdoor theatre or dance performance, a musical concert, a whole-city art installation, intimate encounters with children and families or ceremonies of welcome led by city mayors or other senior civic officials. Since she began her journey in July 2021 Amal has been welcomed at more than 270 unique events in 97 cities, towns and villages. Related links: ArtPower website | Instagram | Facebook

As part of the "We, The Voters" series exploring immigration, we meet Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani, a Mexican American representing Arizona's Sixth Congressional District.

Some activists and historians says it's time to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

A group of Americans, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and representatives from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Wednesday joined farewell ceremonies in China for two giant pandas coming to San Diego this summer.

The collision's impact sent pieces of the bridge, which connects Galveston to Pelican Island, tumbling on top of the barge and shut down a stretch of waterway so crews could clean up the spill.

Florida has leaned Republican in recent election cycles, but Democrats see some opportunities in the former swing state, especially with abortion rights on the ballot in November.

The Kruglak Art Gallery presents a new exhibit, Vantage Point, opening on Tuesday, Sept. 12, on the Oceanside Campus. This exhibit features the art by MiraCosta College art faculty, including Diane Adams, Alla Bartoshchuk Musgrave, Frol Boundin, Ryan Bulis, Randall Christopher, Remi Dalton, Xuchi Eggleton, Christopher Ferreria, Brian Goeltzenleuchter, Yoshimi Hayashi, Lauren Greenwald, Nathaniel Hall, CJ Heyliger, Clayton Llewellyn, Sam Lopez, Jackie Lo, May-ling Martinez, Gilbert Neri, Kristina Nugent, Ann Olsen Judith Preston, Iana Quesnell, Dean Ramos, Bekkah Walker, Clay West, Mike Whiting, Erin Whitman, and Sam Wohl. Schedule: Tuesday, September 12 - 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 13 – Friday, September 15 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, September 18 – Tuesday, September 19 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 – Friday, September 22 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, September 25 – Tuesday, September 26 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 – Friday, September 29 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Related links: Kruglak Gallery website | Instagram

David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, told prosecutors he killed stories that potentially could have hurt Donald Trump during his run for the White House in 2016.

Comedies, action-adventures, coming-of-age tales, animation — plus that sweet, sweet movie theater air conditioning. There's something for everyone at the multiplex; our critics can help you choose.