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ICE raids have led to fear and anxiety for immigrants in Los Angeles. That fear extends even to those who are in the U.S. legally, keeping many away from public life.

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Lotus Magazine is hosting their AAPI Pop-Up Market again–this time with even more vendors and activities! Don’t miss out this time–join creators, artisans, and makers in the local AAPI community as they showcase their unique creations and talents. This in-person event will take place in San Diego at Kilowatt Brewing. Admission is FREE, and ALL are welcome–NOT required to be 21+. Free for all to attend. RSVP recommended! Lotus Magazine on Facebook / Instagram

Darren Aronofsky's film is a funny, bloody valentine to 1990s New York City. Though awfully engrossing, Caught Stealing's mix of rambunctious slapstick and bone-crunching violence doesn't always gel.

San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan market. Presented by Viridian Productions and A Way Home For Dogs on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Enjoy an incredible selection of food and drinks, with over 50 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Churros and so much more. SPECIAL EVENT: San Diego Super Adoption at the North Park Vegan Market Join local rescues and shelters to meet adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Connect with local organizations that are making a difference and learn about volunteer opportunities, fostering and other ways to help homeless animals in San Diego. This special event will be happening in the North Park Mini Park during the North Park Vegan Market. The North Park Vegan Market is located next to the North Park Mini Park, a great place to meet up with your favorite people to enjoy a day of food and fun. This spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on 29th St and both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave. Stop by the A Way Home For Dogs booth to meet adoptable pups and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. PARKING: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Vegan Food Popup Events by Viridian Productions are free monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

The proposed 453-home development includes single- and multi-family homes. Residents worry that it would make it harder to evacuate during a wildfire.

Kids Day is back at the Cardiff Farmers Market! Join us this Saturday for a fun-filled day the whole family will love: • Little Buds Nature Club is back with hands-on nature activities. • Face painting from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • A special Mother’s Day succulent vase activity @studio1212ceramics & Gonzalez Nursery • A chance to win an amazing prize basket courtesy of @weareooly —perfect for kids of all ages • A fun book reading of Karma Cats by @karmacatsbooks Happening this Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 3333 Manchester Ave. Don’t miss out! Cardiff Farmers Market on Instagram

Secure your seats for the upcoming Venissimo Cheese and Quigley Fine Wines Summer Solstice Wine and Cheese Tasting, Saturday, 06/21/2025, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at Quigley Fine Wines at 1551 Fourth Ave on the corner of Cedar in Bankers Hill. Cost* $65 per person *includes gratuity Quigley Fine Wines started in 2009 with the vision of bringing small family, organically or sustainably produced wines to the United States. We now have 34 wineries around the world that we import exclusively in the United States. Venissimo Cheese and Quigley Fine Wines have partnered to bring you a celebration of Summer Solstice with a delectable Wine and Cheese Tasting! Join us for a night of delicious wines that are perfect with summertime vibes. Enjoy five different wines, selected by Brendan Quigley that will pair perfectly with your Summer meals and celebrations, paired with cheeses selected by the local cheese experts at Venissimo. The wines we will taste all come from family-owned, small-production wineries not available on the open market and available only through Quigley Fine Wines. Brendan Quigley will tell the story behind each wine as we taste and the wines will be available to purchase that night only! Complimentary bubbles as you walk in! Visit: Venissimo Cheese and Quigley Fine Wines Summer Solstice Quigley Fine Wines on Instagram and Facebook Venissimo Cheese on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready for an epic Independence Day celebration in the heart of San Diego! The historic Gaslamp Quarter is pulling out all the stops for a 4th of July bash that promises non-stop fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories. Gather your friends and family and join us for an amazing day packed with festive activities: GASLAMP 4TH OF JULY EVENTS/SPECIALS BARLEY’S BIG BOOM! AT BARLEYMASH: Celebrate the 4th of July in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter at Barley’s Big Boom! barleymash is pulling out all the stops with an all-day, all-night celebration featuring great food, bottle service, and nonstop music. Location: barleymash – 600 Fifth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 / Time: All Day & Night Ages: 21+ What to Expect: Pre-Boom BBQ – Fuel up before the fireworks Post-Boom Bottle Service – Keep the party going late Live DJs – Spinning day and night Party Like a Patriot in Gingers – 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM Information/Booking: Barleymash Website 4TH OF JULY AT GARAGE KITCHEN + BAR: Kick off and wind down your Independence Day at GARAGE Kitchen + Bar, right in the center of the Gaslamp Quarter. Whether you’re fueling up before the fireworks or keeping the party going after, this all-day celebration has you covered. Location: GARAGE Kitchen + Bar – 655 Fourth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4, 2025: Time: 11:00 AM – Close Ages: 21+ Event Highlights: $5 Shots – All Day $20 Bottomless Mimosas from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 51% Off All Drinks from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM $3 Off All Appetizers from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Information/Booking: Garage Kitchen + Bar 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES AT MARGARITAVILLE - 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR: Celebrate Independence Day with red, white, and beach vibes at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. From rooftop yard games to poolside cocktails, this all-day celebration brings laid-back energy to the heart of downtown San Diego. Event Details: Date: Friday, July 4, 2025. Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Location: 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar – Margaritaville Hotel, 435 Sixth Ave, San Diego Ages: All ages welcome; 21+ to drink What to Expect: Specialty 4th of July cocktails, including shareable buckets and bold Hurricanes Rooftop yard games and chill cabana lounging Refreshing poolside vibes in true Margaritaville fashion Information/Booking: Margaritaville 4TH OF JULY WITH DUELING PIANOS AT THE SHOUT! HOUSE: Celebrate Independence Day in the Gaslamp Quarter with a night of music, laughter, and high-energy entertainment at The Shout! House, San Diego’s original dueling piano bar. Event Details: Date: Friday, July 4 / Doors Open: 6:00 PM / Showtime: 6:30 PM Entertainers: Tom, Martha, Dave, James Location: The Shout! House – 655 Fourth Ave, San Diego Ages: 21+ Specials & Perks: FREE Table Reservations from 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM FREE Cover All Night for Walk-ins $5 Shots All Night ½ Off Domestic Bottles & Seltzers from 6–7 PM & again from 10–11 PM Information/Booking: The Shout! House 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND AT SWING SOCIAL: Red, White & SWING! Celebrate Independence Day all weekend long at Swing Social Interactive Sports Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter. From brunch to BBQ to all-day Happy Hour, it’s three days of good eats, good vibes, and interactive fun. Location: Swing Social – 527 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Ages: All ages welcome unless otherwise noted Reservations: Recommended Weekend Highlights: Three Days of Brunch – Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6 Mouthwatering Summer BBQ Specials 15% Off for Active Duty Military & Veterans Sunday All-Day Happy Hour Information/Booking: Swing Social WEREWOLF AMERICAN PUB - 4TH OF JULY BASH: Spend Independence Day in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter with an all-day party at Werewolf American Pub. From morning beats to late-night karaoke, this high-energy hotspot is serving up food, drinks, and freedom all day long. Location: Werewolf American Pub – 627 Fourth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: All Day Cover: None Ages: 21+ Here’s what’s on deck: Live DJ | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Start your day with the perfect vibe Karaoke | 9:00 PM – Every night, every voice, every vibe Free Tease Shots – We’re spreading the spirit(s) $3 Vanilla Soft Serve – Summer in a cone $6 Blueberry Lemon Drops – Red, white, and woo-hoo Information/Booking: Werewolf American Pub INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND AT FLOAT: Celebrate 4th of July weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter at FLOAT, the iconic rooftop venue atop the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Enjoy a three-day lineup of rooftop DJs, immersive art, and Latin beats—all with skyline views and that signature Hard Rock energy. Location: FLOAT Rooftop – Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego Floor: 4th Floor Rooftop Dates: July 4 – July 6 Ages: 21+ Event Lineup: Friday, July 4 – The Fourth @ FLOAT Rooftop party featuring live DJs from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, July 5 – Liquid Sunshine: The Art of Sound A creative fusion of DJs and live art from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, July 6 – Oasis Latin Beats Latin DJ sets and daytime dancing from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Information/Booking: Float at the Hard Rock INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND FEAST AT ROCKIN’ BAJA LOBSTER: Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Rockin’ Baja Lobster in the Gaslamp Quarter with a bold and flavorful seafood spread that’s as epic as the fireworks. From Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, dig into a limited-time feast loaded with coastal favorites and patriotic flavor. Location: Rockin’ Baja Lobster – 322 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Time: All Day Ages: All ages welcome Weekend Special Includes: Whole Lobster Snow Crab Clusters Skirt Steak Baja-Style Shrimp Fried Ice Cream to Share Information/Booking: Rockin' Baja Lobster LATINO RAVE AT PARQ NIGHTCLUB: Celebrate 4th of July weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter with Latino Rave—a high-voltage night of Electro Reggaeton and Latin EDM, in collaboration with CASA SUBELO. Hosted at the iconic Parq Nightclub, this is where San Diego turns up the heat for Independence Day. Location: Parq Nightclub – 615 Broadway, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Ages: 21+ | Early arrival strongly recommended Information/Booking: Latino Rave Tickets INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE SMOKING GUN – HOT DOG EATING CONTEST + $1,000 PRIZE: HOT DAWG! The Smoking Gun is turning up the heat this 4th of July with an All-American celebration in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. The festivities kick off at noon with food and drink specials, and the main event—a hot dog eating contest with a $1,000 cash prize—starts at 2:00 PM. Location: The Smoking Gun – 555 Market St, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: Starting at 12:00 PM | Contest at 2:00 PM Ages: 21+ Event Highlights: Hot Dog Eating Contest | 2:00 PM – Winner takes home $1,000 Easy Rider Freedom Buckets – Ice-cold drinks, patriotic style The All-American Special – Classic comfort food, done right Open at 12:00 PM – Come early, stay late Want to compete? Sign up now by emailing Gary@TheSmokingGunSD.com with your name, phone number, and Instagram handle. Information/Booking: The Smoking Gun Website 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND BRUNCH & BBQ AT RUSTIC ROOT: Celebrate Independence Day in the Gaslamp Quarter with Rustic Root’s patriotic weekend lineup, featuring three days of brunch and a rustic-inspired Summer BBQ dinner special, available Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6. Location: Rustic Root – 535 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Time: Brunch + Dinner service hours Ages: All ages welcome 15% Off for All Active Duty and Veterans All Weekend Weekend Highlights: Brunch served Friday, Saturday & Sunday BBQ Combo Platter Dinner Special featuring: St. Louis-style pork ribs Jerk-charred half chicken Pilsner-braised pork shoulder Classic sides: cilantro slaw, molasses baked beans, creamed corn, loaded potato salad, roasted jalapeño cheddar cornbread with pecan maple butter. Information/Booking: Rustic Root Website PARKING & TRANSPORTATION: The Gaslamp Quarter has various modes of transportation that make it easy to get to and from. The Gaslamp Quarter offers parking at the following garages: · Park-It-On Market · 6th & K Parkade For more information on transportation, visit https://gaslamp.org/transportation/. For more information and themes, visit www.Gaslamp.org

Sébastien Lecornu, 39, is a Macron loyalist who has served as defense minister since 2022. The National Assembly ousted former Prime Minister François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote on Monday.

Teenage boys, especially, are getting lots of messages — from peers and from social media — about the power of protein supplements. Doctors caution there can be too much of a good thing.