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Bilal Bikile is an Ethiopian-American writer, curator, and multidisciplinary artist based in San Diego. He's the founder and curator of Deixis Gallery, a contemporary art gallery and community hub, and the founding editor of Deixis Journal, a multidisciplinary literary magazine. He also runs Salon de Deixis, a weekly gathering featuring guest speakers and open discussions on art, culture, and ideas. His work spans fiction, mixed media, photography, film, and electronic literature. He created the digital piece "Lost Inside: A Digital Inquiry," which has been exhibited internationally in Norway, Denmark, and Poland. He authored the photobook "Al-Ghayb (The Unseen)" and wrote the short film "Bekele," which continues to screen at festivals nationally. Bikile holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature from San Diego State University and will begin his MFA in Creative Writing at UCSD in Fall 2026. He was also a 2024 Writer-in-Residence at The Grunewald Guild, where he completed his short story collection "I Don't Know What's Wrong with Me." CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Drop off old and broken electronics for proper recycling during the Fixit Clinic at Cole Library. Electronic Waste Collection Event Saturday, April 25 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cole Library 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive San Diego FixIt Clinic on Facebook / Instagram

Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visitors to rare wildlife, sacred sites and vast views.

The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice recordings of the pilots in a recent crash.

Through personal storytelling and original music, "Vignettes" explores family relocation, cultural adjustment, generational ties, and the pursuit of home. While rooted in lived experience, the themes are universal: identity, community, and hope.

The City of Carlsbad is celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, April 25, by partnering with local volunteers to plant trees at Poinsettia Community Park. This marks the city's 22nd consecutive year as a Tree City USA, a designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation recognizing Carlsbad’s commitment to tree care and urban forest sustainability. Plant trees at Poinsettia Community Park - Volunteer registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a tree planting demonstration at 8:30 a.m. - Check in at the Parks & Recreation table. - Explore tree maintenance displays and information booths from event sponsors. - Tools and snacks will be provided. Please wear work gloves, a hat, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. - Bring water to stay hydrated. If you plan to attend, RSVP by April 23. Please email Kalyn Autry at kalyn.autry@carlsbadca.gov for any questions. Volunteer tree planting Saturday, April 25 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (registration opens at 8 a.m.) Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road

Class Description Join us for a soul-nourishing day of Writing in Nature at the beautiful J&J Ranch. Whether you’re drawn to structured hourly prompts in our cozy writing room, inspired by crafting a vision board in a dedicated creative space, or seeking quiet, uninterrupted time to write indoors or out in the natural landscape, there’s something for every writer. Enjoy a communal lunch with fellow creatives and, if you like, explore the serene grounds on an optional property tour. Let the land, the quiet, and your imagination guide you. Please click here for the Early Bird Rate ($30 off). Disclaimers More details and directions will be sent upon registration. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.

Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.

The tour comes as Myanmar's new government tries to consolidate its political position regionally, while continuing to wage a brutal civil war.