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Held every Summer since 1998, the Carlsbad Village Association’s Art in the Village will return on Sunday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing 115 local and regional fine artists for a unique one-day, open-air art show. All artwork is juried and patrons can meet the artists in their booths the day of the event. Oil, watercolor, mixed media, digital, photography, glasswork, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, and more will be on display and for purchase. Celebrating the dynamic art culture in Carlsbad Village and the surrounding areas, this annual event attracts 7,500 art enthusiasts each year. Starting at 9 a.m., just two blocks from Carlsbad State Beach, attendees can browse dynamic exhibits and meet the artists along State Street and Grand Avenue. Art in the Village will also feature: - Live sculpting, pottery, jewelry making, and painting demos throughout the day. - Pop-Up Art: An Interactive Encounter (formerly Family Open Studios), that provides a 400 square foot art-making pavilion for children and their families, operated by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office. - Live music on the Grand Avenue stage by The Ramblin’ Sweethearts and the That’s Right Band sponsored by Ting, with local musicians playing throughout the venue. - Food, Wine, and Beer Garden - this is a family-friendly location in the heart of the venue at the corner of State Street and Grand Avenue that will offer gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches by Drippin’ Kitchen, fish burritos and poke by Nico’s Fish Market, and fresh Acai Bowls by Acai Surf & Roll, along with craft beer by Pure Project and wine by Carruth Cellars. - New this year is a vibrant temporary pop-up art installation consisting of 10 curated surfboards by local and regional artists. Each Carlsbad-centric image is unique and highlights a different medium including carving, stained glass, mosaic, mixed media, airbrushing, acrylic and oil painting. The surfboards will be on display at Art in the Village and on display the week prior throughout Carlsbad Village. More information here. Sponsors include the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office, Ting, Cutco Cutlery, EcoWater SoCal, Engel & Volkers, Farm Fresh To You, Republic Services, and Leaf Filter. ABOUT THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE ASSOCIATION The Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization whose core purpose is to lead the continual improvement of Carlsbad Village, making it the premier gathering place in North County San Diego.

"I thought my ethically-challenged colleague" should hear from former Rep. George Santos, said Sen. John Fetterman. He hired Santos to record a message for Sen. Bob Menendez.

SAG-AFTRA members are casting final votes on a deal, marred by concerns over the use of artificial intelligence, ending the union's strike against studios in a potentially contentious outcome.

The declaration paves the way to explore zoning options to minimize hurdles for behavioral health facilities.

The Rosin Box Project (TRBP), San Diego’s Premier Contemporary Ballet Company, returns with their flagship summer program, "DEBUTS," featuring game-changing San Diego Resident Choreographers Katie Spagnoletti and Jeremy Zapanta, and internationally acclaimed Guest Choreographers, Penny Saunders and Mike Tyus. The program will be presented at the Soap Factory Extraordinary Popup Theatre, with performances Thursday, August 24 through Saturday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m. Receptions will follow the August 24 and 26 performances, giving attendees the opportunity to meet and mingle with the company artists, and an Artist Talk-Back (Q&A) will follow the August 25 performance, allowing the choreographers to speak about their work in more detail. There will also be a virtual stream of the program on August 26 at 7 p.m. (PST) to remain available until August 31. Celebrate the power of movement and ingenuity from a collection of diverse dancemakers creating profound and meaningful contributions to the world of contemporary ballet and dance. DEBUTS returns as a weekend of World and San Diego premieres from both home-grown TRBP Resident Artists and internationally recognized Guest Choreographers. Related links: The Rosin Box Project on Instagram | Facebook

"Femeninas" is a special program created by celebrated Venezuelan pianist-composer-arranger Edward Simon, who is joined by Reuben Rogers (bass), Adam Cruz (drums), Luis Quintero (percussion), and Grammy-nominated Mexican jazz vocalist Magos Herrera. Simon says, “This project spotlights the contributions of Latin American women songwriters, living and past, well-known and unknown, such as Violeta Parra (Chile), Marta Valdes (Cuba), Chabuca Granda (Peru), Elizabeth Morris (Argentina), and Joyce [Moreno] (Brazil). These incredible songwriters have created beautiful songs that should be internationally known.” Related links: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library website | Instagram | Facebook

Arlington officials identified James Yoo as the suspect involved in the massive Monday night explosion. Police say he is presumed dead as they investigate what caused the home to go up in flames.

The apparent drive to encircle Gaza's second-largest city of Khan Younis was forcing people to flee further south to escape the fighting.

ArtWalk San Diego brings back its popular Summer Series, expanding this year to Liberty Station. This celebrated series of smaller-scale art shows will take place in the heart of Little Italy, in the Piazza della Famiglia and adjacent on Date Street, on Sundays, June 25, and July 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station on Fridays, June 2, and July 7 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The two Liberty Station events will be held in the North Promenade in conjunction with the popular “First Friday” ARTS DISTRICT, Liberty Station’s monthly celebration of all things creative. The monthly program offers an opportunity to meet working artists, discover outdoor public art installations, all while wandering and exploring the historic Liberty Station. The mini shows will display just 20-30 artists in an intimate setting, representing a variety of art mediums, including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Come join us for food, drinks, and lots of Poodles & Doodles! Take this chance to enjoy our facility with complimentary shuffleboard, mini golf, corn hole and more! There will be a GIVEAWAY to win a 50% off grooming certificate that is valid here at The Dog Society. Everyone who brings their Doodle pup will receive a ticket to participate. The raffle will take place at 6:30 p.m. during the event. Don't miss out on this opportunity for fun while your Poodle or Doodle makes some new friends! We look forward to seeing you there. 21 years and older in off-leash beer garden, all ages on main floor.