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Enjoy an exciting live concert from Jordin Sparks on July 2 at SeaWorld San Diego as part of the 2023 SeaWorld Summer Spectacular Concert Series sponsored by Coca-Cola®. Concerts are free with park admission, but get the best seats in the house with Summer Concert reserved seating. Reserved seating can be purchased here. Jordin Sparks is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum, singer/songwriter and actress known for winning season six of American Idol. She has starred in Broadway productions, written smash hit songs for other recording artists, and continued to release powerful music throughout her career. Stay Connected On Social Media: Instagram + Twitter + Facebook

ArtWalk Carlsbad returns for its third year to the historic North County community on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. Attendees can explore different facets of art from local, regional and international professional artists while enjoying street food, wine and beer, live entertainment, and the surrounding breathtaking views. The two-day, free festival will take place on Armada Drive, overlooking the shimmering ocean above the beautiful Carlsbad Flower Fields. Locals and visitors will peruse the art oasis featuring a wide array of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, glasswork, fine jewelry, photography, and more. Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the interactive art experiences and KidsWalk, a family-friendly interactive art area. In addition to the abundance of artwork, ArtWalk Carlsbad will feature live entertainment from local bands and musicians, a beer and wine pavilion and bites from street food vendors highlighting different cuisines. The festival will run from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 25. The event is open to all ages and an abundance of free parking is located near the festival. Each of ArtWalk San Diego’s three annual festivals support their non-profit partner, ArtReach San Diego, a nonprofit organization aimed at increasing equity in visual arts education in K-8 schools throughout San Diego County by delivering workshops to schools that have no other resources for art. For more information on ArtWalk and its programs, please visit the ArtWalk website.

Celebrate summer with the sounds of local music during InterContinental San Diego’s 2023 Summer Sunset Live Music Series every Saturday through September 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. hosted at Layover, the hotel’s aviation themed rooftop bar and lounge. Throughout the series, guests will enjoy live music from a talented selection of local artists performing on the rooftop lounge, set alongside unparalleled sunset views over the San Diego Bay along with Layover’s signature cocktails. Guests will also enjoy additional brand enhancements from handpicked drink partners including tasting tables, additional swag, visits from brand ambassadors and more. Event Schedule: June 17: Groove to the island-style reggae sounds of Mario Marauak along with beverage partner Maker Wines. June 24: Enjoy the Lofi beats of NBC The Voice’s Johnny Martin filling the air with soulful music along with classic hits and RnB along with beverage partner Ketel One. July 1: The soulful sounds of songbird Helena Holleran who draws influence from Rnb, Soul, Jazz, Latin, Afrobeat, and Reggae; inspiring an undeniable groove, infectious swing, sweet songbird-soul melodies, along with beverage partner Don Julio. July 2: Kat Hall whose soulful vocals and unique style blur boundaries by blending reggae elements with jazz chords and R&B beats along with messages of unity, female empowerment, and individuality, and beverage partner Ketel One. July 4: Get transported to the tropic islands with Ben Benavente's Hawaiian/Island style music, showcasing a softer reggae through singing and ukulele played live alongside recorded piano and bass guitar, with beverage partner Aviation Gin. July 8: Groove to Jonny Tarr’s funk-soul-inspired pop originals who will double on the guitar, sax, beat-box, and vocals, along with beverage partner Old Harbor Spirits.

Political humor in Pakistan has evolved over the years to evade censorship and other restrictions. After ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest in May, the internet exploded with memes and jokes.

The deal paves the way for legal oversight of AI technology that has promised to transform everyday life and has spurred warnings of existential dangers to humanity.

State health officials last year launched a first-ever competitive bidding process for its Medi-Cal insurance contracts, aiming to implement higher standards. But when the winners were announced, several insurers complained about the process and potential impact on patient care.

NPR's Scott Simon remembers longtime colleague Wade Goodwyn, who covered Texas for the network for 30 years. Goodwyn died this week of cancer at age 63.

"Viva la Vida: A Frida Kahlo Art Exhibition" features the work of fifty local artists celebrating Friday Kahlo's birthday at Corazon del Barrio (formerly La Bodega Gallery, now functioning primarily as a performance space). Music performances by Betty Bangs and more, with food, drinks and vendors like Por La Mano Press. Opening reception: 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 Related links: Barrio Art Crawl on Instagram Corazon del Barrio on Instagram

State officials say $72 million from the Biden administration is the first major federal funding to address harmful impacts as the Salton Sea recedes.

The Oscar-nominated actor was known as a heartthrob from his roles on the 1960s soap opera and later hit movies. He died on Friday, according to his son.