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The court was deadlocked 4-4, which meant a state Supreme Court ruling that declared the school violated the constitutional separation of church and state remained in place.

We asked some of our trusted critics which upcoming books they are most looking forward to. Here are the fiction and nonfiction titles they picked.

In conversation with UC Irvine’s Erika Hayasaki, the Library Shop SD is thrilled to welcome New Yorker Executive Editor Michael Luo for an incisive and gorgeously written history of Chinese American experience. This exciting new book uncovers an epic history of exclusion, belonging, and the complications of America’s multiracial democracy. Join us at the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common to celebrate the release of Strangers in the Land. This event will be located in the Shiley Suite on the 9th floor. Visit: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/events/luo

Five years after George Floyd's death, NPR's Michel Martin talks with Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels, the Pulitzer Prize-winning authors of His Name is George Floyd.

Dr. Gideon Rappaport will discuss his book "Shakespeare's Rhetorical Figures: An Outline." When Shakespeare began writing for the stage, he had already mastered over two hundred rhetorical figures inherited from the long tradition of the language arts--grammar, logic, and rhetoric--stretching from Aristotle to his own time. These figures, which to us may appear merely decorative, were for Shakespeare the very medium of speech, and as his art developed, his figures became more and more subtly expressive of meaning. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shakespeares-rhetorical-figures-tickets-1263154702719?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Ocean Vuong's sweeping new novel centers on a depressed 19-year-old college dropout who becomes the caregiver to a widow with dementia.

Step into an atmosphere charged with belonging, acceptance, and togetherness at Love & Autism’s Eras Tour. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and infused with our commitment to neurodivergent-affirming spaces, this event is thoughtfully designed for the autistic community and their allies to come together and create joy. Imagine everything in a gorgeous sea of pink—from sparkling decorations to pastel accents—creating a vibrant yet soothing sensory experience. Together, we’ll explore Taylor Swift’s music and themes of self-expression through activities tailored to foster joy, creativity, and inclusion. Whether you’re making bracelets, singing along to your favorite Era’s anthem, or simply enjoying a reflective moment in our relaxation room, there’s a space here for you. At the heart of this event is our why: a commitment to building belonging and celebrating neurodivergent voices. This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of what makes us beautifully, authentically human. This is a FREE event – registration required All minor attendees must be accompanied by an adult www.loveandautism.com Facebook: @LoveAndAutismSD Instagram: @loveandautism

Aminé conjures the summer. Rico Nasty goes "rap-rock." Tune-Yards samples a toddler.

The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter.

This documentary-drama hybrid is one of the best new movies our critic's seen this year. It draws on archival footage to tell a story of two lovers separating and reuniting over roughly two decades.