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Meet artist Justin Favela to hear more about his work and process. Favela is a contemporary artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is known for large-scale installations and sculptures that manifest his interactions with American pop culture, authenticity, art history, institutional hierarchies, and the Latinx experience. "PIÑATAS: The High Art of Celebration," is currently on display. This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The remarks cap a tumultuous few weeks for Austin after it emerged that he was hospitalized on New Year's Day and that no one knew for days that he had undergone surgery for prostate cancer.

Get ready for a Grand weekend-long fiesta for Cinco de Mayo at Fairmont Grand Del Mar! The magnificent resort is thrilled to welcome special guest and Volcan tequila Ambassador, Carlos Crain from Mexico City, who will share with guests the “Art of Tequila” all weekend long. The Art of Tequila Tasting Event: Enjoy a Tequila Tasting Event on Friday, May 5 from 4-5:30 p.m. on the Amaya Terrace where Crain will share the mastery of tequila. The tequila tasting includes a variety of Mexican tapas along with pours of Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Crystalino, Smoke and the newest release, XA. ($75/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. The Art of Tequila Pairing Dinner: A unique communal dining experience at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5 with renowned Volcan de Mi Tierra, Dos Hombres, and Clase Azul Tequila houses. Guests can savor an authentic six-course Mexican dinner perfectly paired with the ultimate tequila selection along with carefully crafted tequila cocktails. Crain will be in attendance to share the craft of tequila with all. ($175/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. Cinco de Mayo Weekend Brunch: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special Baja brunch on Saturday and Sunday morning from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Amaya. Delight in a three-course Mexican inspired brunch with dishes such as chilaquiles or huevos rancheros complete with limitless margaritas! ($70/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. Additional Cinco de Mayo Offerings: Fairmont Grand Del Mar will have a Golf Putting Competition hosted by Ambassador Carlos Crain of Volcan exclusively for members and overnight resort guests. Call the golf shop to sign up at 858-314-1930. Relax this Cinco de Mayo with a Detoxifying Replenish Body Wrap. The nourishing treatment begins with a dry body brushing to exfoliate the skin followed by a mini-therapeutic massage. The moisturizing wrap includes Porphyria red algae, hyaluronic acid, and clary sage. To reserve, click here. The resort is also offering a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Package and Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza Weekend Package for those wanting to celebrate and stay at the resort!

At work: hardworking news journalists. At home: omnivorous fiction readers. We asked our colleagues what they've enjoyed most this year and here are the titles they shared.

In 1962, thousands of Indians of Chinese descent were sent to prison camps during a brief war with Beijing. Recent clashes on the India-China border have revived Chinese Indians' fears of persecution.

President Biden is trying to go on the offensive on migration, an issue that is a big liability this year. He visited the Texas border on the same day as former President Donald Trump.

Join us in your best 1920s attire as we toast the town in the Athenaeum's historic 1921 William Templeton Johnson building in La Jolla! Enjoy live jazz, dancing, and art demonstrations; a silent auction; speakeasy-inspired cocktails; and art deco delicacies. Admission Information | "Ain't We Got Fun" tickets, at $250, offers entry to the event at 6:30 p.m., with food and open bar, and $50 is tax-deductible. "Got No Blues" tickets, at $500, includes "Ain't We Got Fun" benefits plus a limited edition art print by a local artist, and $300 is tax-deductible. "‘S Wonderful" VIP tickets, at $1,000, includes "Got No Blues" benefits early entry, at 5:30 p.m. for the ‘S Wonderful Bubbly Bar Reception, and $800 is tax-deductible. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

When the Biden administration began construction along the border wall separating Tijuana and San Diego County along Friendship Park, crews also destroyed historic murals that decorated the wall. Artists lamented the loss, but now see a small silver lining.

People who normally take the train between San Diego and Orange counties have used a "bus bridge" for months now.

The former vice president didn't pull any punches in a headlining event at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics where he argued that conservatism, not populism, is the future of the GOP.