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In an extraordinary Sunday night hearing, federal District Judge Karin Immergut temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying federalized troops from any state to Oregon.

In celebration of Jimmy Buffett Day and Margaritaville’s brand-wide Day of Service, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is proud to host a weekend of community, music, and giving back through its Keep the Party Going campaign. From August 29 – September 1, the hotel will activate a series of fundraising efforts to support the San Diego Music Foundation, a local nonprofit enriching the region’s music community. The weekend kicks off with a benefit concert on Friday, August 29 at the hotel’s rooftop bar, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar. This free event will feature live sets from musicians/bands, a travel-themed silent auction, and food and drink available for purchase - with a portion of the proceeds going back to the cause. Throughout the weekend, the celebration continues with the Keep the Party Going cup promotion, live music, and festive pop-up moments. Guests can enjoy donation-based ice cream carts, family-friendly activity stations, 5 p.m. rooftop cheers with complimentary margaritas, blender bike competitions, and more. Benefit Concert Highlights: Live performances by local artists (donation based) Silent auction featuring local experiences and travel items 50% of rooftop food & beverage revenue donated to the San Diego Music Foundation Interactive activations such as photo booth, stilt walkers, airbrush tattoos (donation based), and a Keep the Party Going photo activation Family-friendly, open to the public Weekend-Wide Fundraising Initiatives: Keep the Party Room Package: $5 per night donated from each qualifying stay Cocktail for a Cause: will donate $1 from each signature cocktail served in a commemorative cup Silent Auction: 100% of proceeds from August 29 benefit event auction donated All Margaritaville communities, properties, resorts, restaurants, destinations, hotels, and cruises are conducting a brand-wide Day of Service on Jimmy Buffett Day, August 29, and the following Labor Day Weekend. This initiative is to honor Jimmy’s legacy and the way he lived, dedicated to supporting others and uplifting his community, by supporting organizations around the world. When: August 29, 2025 | 4 – 8 p.m. Where: 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Rooftop, 616 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

Join San Diego Botanic Garden in unity with friends and colleagues from around the globe for the Garden’s annual Survivor Tree Ceremony on Wednesday, August 6 at 11 a.m. Descended from a mother tree that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan 80 years ago, this special ginkgo tree was planted at San Diego Botanic Garden in 2023. The ceremony will feature opening remarks from Ari Novy, SDBG President and CEO, and a moment of silence at 11:15 a.m., the exact time the bomb was dropped. Attendees will also be invited to participate in a community wish-writing activity. This significant tree is a part of a years-long partnership with Green Legacy Hiroshima, a global initiative that distributes seeds and saplings from Hiroshima’s survivor trees to promote peace, remembrance, and resilience around the world. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

The lawsuits cap a dizzying weekend of attempts by Trump to send guard members out onto American soil.

A Night to Remember! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with elegance, excitement, and heart. What to Expect: - Full-course gourmet dinner - Open bar to toast the night - Live performances that will wow you - Dancing the night away - Silent auction & exciting giveaways Make it a night out — and a night in! We’ve secured discounted rooms at the Marriott so you can stay and celebrate stress-free. Location: San Diego Marriott La Jolla Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Dress to impress in your best Black Tie attire! Come support a meaningful cause, connect with amazing people, and celebrate in style. Limited tickets available — reserve yours today! Ticketing Website: https://givebutter.com/dvsdgala2025 Visit: https://dancingveteranssandiego.org/ Dancing Veterans San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

From Gaza to Ukraine to South Sudan, children play to deal with the stress — and find a moment of joy.

Join artist Fredric Hope for an in-gallery talk on his work, artistic practice, the roles of creativity and curiosity, and his approach to visual storytelling. See the exhibit before it closes June 28 Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Hope’s distinct approach expands Southern California painting traditions that invite us to interpret silent stories, and contemplate the visual whispers of time, place, and the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions.

Chinese director Lou Ye's An Unfinished Film is not a masterpiece, but why do so many seem to demand it to be?

Attorney General Rob Bonta said it's important for voters to send their ballot as soon as possible if they choose to vote by mail.

Charities usually like to talk to the public about their good works. In the wake of the Trump aid cuts, there's a new approach: "anticipatory silence." It's controversial.