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The iconic clock in Prague's Old Town Square was renovated in 2018. Four years later, a local preservation group noticed something off about the refurbishment.

"Diego y yo" depicts Kahlo's husband, Diego Rivera, on her forehead. It fetched $34.9 million in a Sotheby's auction — shattering a record set by Rivera.

This month, discover new works of visual art by Beliz Iristay, Jacob Rochester, Cataphant, June Edmonds and Fiona Bull — including several outdoor works and murals.

U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates for fourth time in 2022, this time by another three-quarters of a percentage point to battle inflation. It's at a size and pace we haven't seen since the 1980s.

A motorist stopped by Oceanside Police flees the wrong way on I-5, resulting in a crash that causes two deaths. Plus, the head of the Border Patrol in San Diego is appointed to be the head of the whole agency in Washington D.C. Also, California becomes the first state to conduct its own “mini census” to check the numbers the Census Bureau collects in the state’s hard-to-count districts.

In a nearly hour-long interview with CalMatters, state Treasurer Fiona Ma talks about her accomplishments on housing, her priority to fix up local fairgrounds, and what she’s doing differently after a lawsuit from a former employee.

Democrats are hoping to finish Jackson's confirmation process before Congress leaves for Easter recess April 11.

Plant lovers rejoice! With the rise in popularity of house plants, this San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) exhibition shows off one of the most popular plants, the bromeliad. "World of Bromeliads" is staged throughout SDBG's lush, 37-acre campus, featuring displays in the state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory (DFEC) that opened last year as a $6.5 million tropical addition to the urban oasis. Aug. 14 - Sept. 26, 2021 Wednesday - Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. "I love bromeliads because of their diversity, in fact there are 3,590 known species of bromeliads, almost all native to the Americas," said SDBG President and CEO, Ari Novy, PhD. "They include the tiny but mighty Spanish moss, towering beauties such as sapphire tower, gorgeous houseplants and delicious pineapple. Bromeliads exemplify how plants evolve to achieve success, while simultaneously delighting all of our senses."The main, must-see features of the "World of Bromeliads" include interactive displays, such as a station where visitors use microscopes to see the biodiversity of organisms living in bromeliad water tanks. On weekends, visitors can shop for unusual and unique plants at our grower direct market and learn how to care for their purchase. Entrance to "World of Bromeliads" is included with the price of admission. Members receive free admission. Non-member admissions range from $10 to $18. SDBG provides free entry to members of other gardens participating in the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program. San Diego Botanic Garden - 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 SDBG presents the exhibit's diverse assortment of bromeliads in partnership with three local nurseries – Bird Rock Tropicals, Olive Hill Greenhouses, and Sunlet Nursery – as well as the private collections of 20 members of San Diego Bromeliad Society. The Garden's Creative Director, René van Rems, AIFD, leads the design of the show's displays.

Preliminary data suggested the three-dose series is 80% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, the companies said.

After closing for a transformative construction project, Mingei International Museum will reopen to the public on Sept. 3, 2021, kicking off a month of celebratory activities and programs including the second annual San Diego Design Week, the return of the art-making program Family Sunday, live performances and artist talks. The grand reopening will reveal a new and dynamic Museum with enhancements to its 1915 Spanish Colonial style building in Balboa Park and an additional 10,000 square feet of space for exhibitions and programming, a theater, education center and amenities including a bistro, store and coffee bar. Admission:Visitors will not be charged admission into the Museum Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 6. Learn more at mingei.org/transformation. Starting Sept. 7 admission to the second level galleries will be $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and members of the military, and free at all times for children under age 18. Visit www.mingei.org or call (619) 239-0003