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President Bukele was widely expected to be reelected in a landslide. He has cracked down on gangs but also has taken steps to consolidate his power and eliminate opposition.

Join us on Free Second Sunday for Play Day! Celebrate the legacy of long-time San Diego resident Robert Irwin, who created innovative site-specific artworks that explore the effects of light through interventions in space and architecture. Taking inspiration from Irwin's use of light, we will play with its natural and artificial sources by casting shadows in a shadow puppet theater and learning the differences between translucent, transparent, and opaque objects. Art activity: Inspired by the radiant glass sculpture Spanish Fan (1995), on view in MCASD’s Sculpture Garden, create a faux-stained glass rainbow with colored cellophane paper and hang them on your favorite window in Prebys Learning Center. Schedule: At 10 a.m., explore our galleries with a kid friendly tour At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Ms. Katia, Librarian On the Go. From 10 a.m. -1 p.m., enjoy music, a book nook, and free play on McGrath Terrace. In Jacobs Hall, play with light and shadows with fun, interactive activities. *Museum admission is free from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The death toll in Gaza reached 30,000 this past week, as airstrikes continued and the U.S. conducted its first aid drop while Israel continues to consider a proposed cease-fire deal.

California Western School of Law's Scholar in Residence, Professor Priscilla Ocen, will facilitate a vibrant discussion on the topics of Environment, Immigration, and Policing by scholars at the forefront of vital Social Justice conversations. Fulbright Scholar Priscilla Ocen, Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, teaches criminal procedure, reproductive justice, and a seminar on race, gender and the law. Her work explores the ways in which the intersection of race, gender and class make women of color vulnerable to various forms of violence and criminalization. She is a Fulbright Scholar and is teaching a 6-week seminar at CWSL entitled, "Reproductive Justice." CWSL Professors Behzadi Cárdenas, Dadhania, and Fields will present their works in progress on "Cultural Heritage Justice," the "Linguistic Abuse of Migrants," and "Rights Without Cops." The Colloquium will be held in classroom 2B at 350 Cedar St, San Diego from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2023. This event will be hybrid. All virtual ticket reservations will be sent a zoom link prior to the event.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification issued a new report that concluded that the entire population in the Gaza Strip, more than 2 million, face serious food insecurity as war continues.

Sinister and visually stunning, the new Netflix series Ripley reminds us why Patricia Highsmith's book The Talented Mr. Ripley continues to influence popular culture.

Billions in tax dollars are pouring into efforts to reduce the U.S.-Mexico border wait times, yet excessive delays continue. Local leaders say small businesses are struggling in border communities.

Israel's military resumed combat operations in the Palestinian enclave after a seven-day cease-fire broke down. During the pause, Hamas freed some 100 hostages in exchange for 240 Palestinians.

More than three months into Israel's war in Gaza, the economy of the West Bank is reeling. Many fear the economic pain may lead to even more violence in the territory.

Developing a better understanding of your own finances may be hard, but it's not impossible.