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King Charles III, keen to show that he can be a unifying figure, will be crowned in a ceremony that will for the first time include faiths other than the Church of England.

Taking the crown on Feb. 6, 1952, the queen has ruled the United Kingdom for more than 70 years. Her tenure on the throne is second only to French King Louis XIV.

Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents.

The wildfire that began Wednesday in San Diego’s East County near the town of Potrero has charred about 4,400 acres, jumped state route 94 and burned south toward the Tecate area. It destroyed several structures including three homes and two people have been badly burned. In other news, the last days of California’s two-year legislative session ended with a flurry of votes this week. One of the bills that did not make it would have ended the practice of transferring non-citizens to immigration custody when they’re released from jail or prison. And finally in our weekend preview, the musical, “Ragtime,” "Fandango for Butterflies and Coyotes" at the La Jolla Playhouse, ballet at the Mingei from the Rosin Box Project and Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at the Shell.

From the organizers: San Diego’s premiere contemporary fine art fair, Art San Diego, is back! Join us, in partnership with Presenting Sponsor UBS Wealth Management, at the San Diego Convention Center, September 9-11, for this immersive fine art experience. Enjoy music, entertainment, cutting-edge talent, artistic expression, diversity through multifaceted programs, and more. This year’s program benefits non-profits Humble Design, Monarch School and ArtReach. Get tickets and more information here! Related links: Redwood Art Group on Instagram

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined hundreds of other U.S. mayors when he signed the Mayors Monarch Pledge. Signing the pledge commits the city to take action to help the endangered butterfly.

The British monarch was known for her love of animals, and had a particular fondness for corgis. Elizabeth had at least four dogs under her care when she died on Thursday.

From the organizers: The eighth annual presentation of AXIS Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration returns this year with amazing performances. Altars, crafts, music and theater performances inspired by the holiday will bring fun for the whole family to enjoy. Schedule: 11:00 a.m.: Welcome and pre-show announcements 11:05 a.m.: DAK Danza Azteca Kuauhkoalt - Aztec dance performance 11:15 a.m.: Un Viejo Amor performance by Jassiel & Maya 11:35 p.m.: CoLab Play 1st performance Al Sonar las Doce 12:00 p.m.: Felix Drums Workshop and Parade 12:30 p.m.: Death Has Butterfly Wings performance by Félix & Luna 12:50 p.m.: Colab Play 2nd performance At the Stroke of Midnight 1:10 p.m.: DAK Danza Azteca Kuauhkoalt - Aztec dance performance 1:20 p.m.: End show Visit The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

There are tributes worldwide to Queen Elizabeth II — from the Empire State Building to the British Embassy in Tokyo — for the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.

The Indigenous Achuar people in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest sail in six solar-powered canoes. And it's not just to save money on fuel — the trees of the rainforest will benefit too.