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Civil rights groups decided not to ask the Supreme Court to review a court ruling that could help end a key way of enforcing the Voting Rights Act, raising questions about the landmark law’s future.

Celebrate summer with the sounds of local music during InterContinental San Diego’s 2023 Summer Sunset Live Music Series every Saturday through September 2 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. hosted at Layover, the hotel’s aviation themed rooftop bar and lounge. Throughout the series, guests will enjoy live music from a talented selection of local artists performing on the rooftop lounge, set alongside unparalleled sunset views over the San Diego Bay along with Layover’s signature cocktails. Guests will also enjoy additional brand enhancements from handpicked drink partners including tasting tables, additional swag, visits from brand ambassadors and more. Upcoming performances include: Jul 15: Groove to the Island-Style reggae beats of Mario Marauak with beverage partner Coronado Brewing Salty Crew. Jul 22: Enjoy your favorite pop, classic rock, and R&B songs with Johnny Martin along with beverage partner Tanqueray. Jul 29: Get transported back to the 70s/80s with Tikitronic, a two-man retro Tiki lounge act and sip on a drink from beverage partner Cutwater Spirits. Aug 5: The soulful sounds of songbird Helena Holleran who draws influence from Rnb, Soul, Jazz, Latin, Afrobeat, and Reggae; inspiring an undeniable groove, infectious swing, sweet songbird-soul melodies, along with beverage partner Volcan Tequila. Aug 12: Groove to the Island-Style reggae beats of Mario Marauak and his 4-piece band with beverage partner Don Julio. Aug 19: Enjoy your favorite pop, classic rock, and R&B songs with Johnny Martin along with beverage partner Volcan Tequila. Aug 26: Turn back time and relive the funky 80s with DJ Rue and beverage partner Karl Strauss Brewing. Sep 2: Groove to the Island-Style reggae beats of Mario Marauak and his 4-piece band with beverage partner Old Harbor Spirits.

California is hailed as a national leader for voting access, but visually impaired voters and their advocates say they still face unnecessary barriers.

A new book looks into what a new rising ocean means for coastal communities today and into the future.

Ángel Barajas showed off acrobatic skills as a kid (making the neighbors nervous). This week he became the first Colombian to win an Olympic gymnastics medal for his soaring horizontal bar routine.

Crews with rail operator CSX and Kentucky officials are working to remove train cars and spilled material at the site of a derailment that sparked a chemical fire and prompted home evacuations.

A shot of pure joy to start off the weekend: a charming video of kids from Cork, Ireland, rapping about finding and following their creative voice.

Reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors, and more by learning important safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is required. Register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education. This project was supported in part by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GG-02958-MAPX awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

The Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association’s annual Junior Adaptive Sports Camp is almost here! We are expecting 60 campers between the ages of 4 and 18 with physical challenges, such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and spinal cord injuries. This unique 5-day camp will take place July 24-28, 2023 at Crown Point Park and Miramar College right here in San Diego. At camp, the athletes work with committed volunteers and instructors who share a passion for adaptive sports, while learning the fundamentals of approximately 15 different activities such as wheelchair basketball, tennis, archery, swimming, handcycling, water tubing, rugby, and more. Athletes develop important skills to help them stay active and healthy, gain positive self-esteem, leadership, independence and establish a desire for lifelong activity – because everyone deserves a chance to play! For more infromation visit: adaptivesportsandrec.org

As Florida's established newspapers wither, a leading regional publisher says old rules no longer apply. Politicians and corporate interests say they have to pay him to ensure positive coverage.