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HEM Crew (Hecho en Mèxico) started in 1989 in the streets of Tijuana/San Diego with cross-border graffiti practices. Over the years, the HEM crew's talent has earned them recognition as one of the oldest and most established graffiti crews in the binational region. In addition to the urban space, HEM Crew has gained a reputable space in museums and galleries. For instance, in 2012 HEM crew retrospective was featured at CECUT Tijuana's largest Museum (Centro Cultural Tijuana.) Showcasing the first graffiti retrospective of the region. The exhibition reception opens with a live painting event during the Barrio Art Crawl. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 9, 2022, 5–8 p.m. Related links: Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram Shente on Instagram Spel on Instagram

Illia Vitiuk is a top Ukrainian intelligence official. For him, the war with Russia is primarily in cyberspace — and in a rare exclusive interview with NPR, he says it's far from over.

American and European companies are increasingly having their commercials, shows and films shot in Mexico, taking advantage of lower costs and experienced Mexican crews.

Jackson was one of the finest British actors of her generation, winning Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. Fiercely political, she also served as a member of Parliament for decades.

OceanGate's expeditions to the Titanic were meant to herald a new era for deep-sea tourism, but the company's missing submersible has instead underscored the danger these journeys can bring.

NPR Tiny Desk contest winner Quinn Christopherson, drag queen Pattie Gonia and world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma would like "Won't Give Up" to be sung at climate change rallies and in concert halls.

Officials have warned that the temporary closure of the stretch of I-10 will be felt beyond the city, possibly slowing the transportation of goods from the twin ports of LA and Long Beach.

From San Diego weekend arts preview (KPBS feature): Poet, visual artist, writer and zinemaker Lora Mathis creates intense and vulnerable works, whether in their "film stills" series, graphics or books. I recently saw Mathis perform with Matty Terrones recently at Swish Projects, projecting photography and stills while reading poetry, all set to the ambient noise art of Terrones. For this program at the inclusive arts and community space The Brown Building, joining Mathis and Terrones will be several Los Angeles based musicians: Maddi Baird, Leah Levinson and Club Café. Details: 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The Brown Building, 4133 Poplar St., City Heights. $5-$20 sliding scale. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: An evening with: Lora Mathis and Matty Terrones (Multimedia drone poetry / San Diego and Oakland) Maddi Baird (Experimental dark ambient / Los Angeles) Leah Levinson (Girl with bass / Los Angeles) Club Café (Living room pop / Los Angeles) All ages Masks requested

For his entire life, comedian Mark Vigeant did everything he possibly could to make everyone around him happy. The moment he decides to change gears and focus on himself, a freak accident kills him onstage. After being sent directly to hell, Mark is given one chance to convince his 11-year-old self not to be a people-pleaser. The only problem? Mark hates that fat, stupid idiot. About Mark Vigeant: Mark Vigeant is a comedian in Los Angeles. His solo show, Let’s Make a Website, had a sold-out run at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York before touring the country from the Kennedy Center to Comedy Central’s Clusterfest. Credits include the San Francisco, Austin, Toronto, Boston, and New York Sketchfests, New York Comedy Festival, National College Comedy Festival, Jangleheart Circus, Hell Yes Fest, and the Del Close Marathon. His work has been featured in the Daily Dot, the Village Voice, The AV Club, TimeOutNY, FunnyOrDie, and the New York Times. Follow Mark Vigeant on Instagram For more information visit: sdfringe.org Follow SD International Fringe Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Munich's main synagogue was one of the first to be destroyed in Nazi Germany, under Hitler's orders. No one knew what had become of the rubble — until construction workers made a discovery last week.