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Photographer Evan Russel and fine artist James McGrew set out to capture an elusive natural phenomenon. But as they discovered, nature can be fickle.

Voters in 16 states and one territory will make their voices heard Tuesday in the biggest primary election day of the 2024 cycle. Find out who is voting and what's at stake.

Ithaca, N.Y., wants to eliminate greenhouse gasses by 2030 — 20 years faster than the rest of the country. But even in this liberal city meeting climate targets is harder than expected.

French lawmakers passed a bill to enshrine the right to an abortion in the constitution, a historic move prompted by concerns over the rollback of abortion laws in the U.S.

Haley's victory at least briefly halts Donald Trump's sweep of the GOP voting contests, although the former president is likely to pick up several hundred more delegates this week.

Voice of San Diego and CalMatters invite you to Politifest 2023: Friday, October 6 Novo Brazil Brewpub 535 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Saturday, October 7 University of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110 - A robust schedule of debates, panels and one-on-one interviews with experts. - Past speakers include members of state and city government, authors, journalists, activists and public intellectuals. - An opportunity to join 1,000 attendees, media partners and community organizations to celebrate and engage in politics and policy. Launched in 2011, Politifest has been an annual public affairs summit produced by Voice of San Diego. For the first time, we’ve joined forces with CalMatters to bring together prominent political leaders, policy experts and thought leaders to explore this year’s themes: the social, political and economic implications of the growing housing emergency and the potential water crisis facing our region. Visit: voiceofsandiego.org/politifest-2023/ Voice of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons.

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert featuring composer John Williams’ Grammy®-winning score performed live to the Oscar®-winning film, conducted by Norman Huynh. The film and its RIAA® platinum-certified soundtrack feature seventeen score cues composed by legendary Academy Award® and Grammy Award®-winning John Williams. The rebels scatter after the Empire attacks their base on the ice planet, Hoth. Han Solo and Princess Leia are pursued by the Imperials, while Luke Skywalker trains in the way of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Sensing his friends are in danger, Luke rushes to rescue them, and finds himself confronting Darth Vader, who reveals a shocking truth. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. Stay Connected on Social Media | The San Diego Symphony on Facebook + Instagram

The Athenaeum is pleased to welcome local artist Kim MacConnel for a special presentation of his career, process, recent projects, and 2010 mural "The Girl from Ipanema" for Murals of La Jolla. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. lecture. As a seminal figure in the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s, MacConnel created a unique visual language, drawing inspiration from wide-ranging and multicultural sources such as textile arts, found graphic images, and Henri Matisse. Stay Connected | The Athenaeum on Facebook + Instagram

KPBS Midday Edition looks at the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face across the country and in San Diego.