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Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison in the longest punishment given so far under a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced the city's dissent.

Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal's runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results.

Now in its 33rd year, the Poway Artisan Market features unique, beautiful and useful items created by local artists in the Arts & Crafts tradition. Open to all, 1st and 3rd Saturdays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. January through August 2026. Poway Arts and Crafts Guild on Facebook and Instagram.

The artists of Village Arts Center invite you to visit their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park for the holidays. Bring your guests to visit the working art studios and meet artists, see demonstrations, collect one-of-a-kind creations, take a class, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds host over 200 local juried artists. The Center offers classes, workshops and art camps all year long. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit villageartscenter.org for calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Village Arts and Education Foundation on Facebook

Please join us, for two free talks every Friday. At 1 p.m. "Ernie Pyle: The Soldier’s Friend and Voice" (on Zoom) Steve Key, President, Friends of Ernie Pyle. Ernie Pyle was the preeminent correspondent of World War II who wrote about the war from the perspective of the GI and not the generals. His connection with veterans continues today through his successful advocacy for combat pay which became law in 1944 as the “Ernie Pyle Bill." At 2:30 p.m. "Authenticity vs Authenticity: View From the Native American Perspective" Eli Santana & Duane Minard Defining what is changing in the Ramona Play with the appointing of the first Native American Director. LIFE is free and members support the LIFE Scholarship Fund. Parking permits required, Come early for a good seat. Everyone's welcome.

'Tis the season to be grateful! Members of Storytellers of San Diego are grateful for you, our audience. We invite you out near the ocean for a wave of tales exemplifying and amplifying all shapes and sizes of "Gratitude," our them. We will regale you with personal, folkloric, original, and literary stories to hear and to evoke your own tales. Tellers are Tammy Burmeister, our host, Arlyn Hackett, Carol Jacksa, Phoenix Coverley and Mindy Donner. Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook

San Diego children's book author María Dolores Águila latest book tells true story of community resistance to discrimination against Mexican-American families in depression-era Lemon Grove.

For 215 years, Mexicans across the world have celebrated Sept. 16 as Mexican Independence Day. We discuss the enduring meaning of the holiday in 2025.

The San Diego City Council approved new parking fees for Balboa Park on Monday. Midday Edition breaks down how much drivers will pay, what resident discounts look like, and what the changes mean for the city's budget challenges.

Seattle's "Dark Side" defense helped Sam Darnold become the first quarterback in the 2018 draft class to win a Super Bowl, to win the franchise's second title.