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Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison, has died. Officials in New Jersey, where Shakur had been arrested, convicted and imprisoned, said she was 78.

Nearly half of Balboa Park’s 450+ species of trees come from Australia and New Zealand. This tour provides an overview of the park’s collection of trees from down under, which includes a variety of gums, wattles, bottlebrushes, paperbarks, and banksias. We will discuss why we have so many in the park, their unusual properties, how they are able to survive so far from their native habitats, and why some are regarded as the most valuable trees in San Diego. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Tour Balboa Park’s iconic Botanical Building—completely restored to its original 1915 appearance, while upgraded for today’s accessibility and sustainability needs. The history of the building is one of perseverance, transformation, and citizen love, resulting today in a magnificent collection of over 1,000 plants, representing more than 180 species from subtropical and tropical environments around the world. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Balboa Park is home to desert plants from around the world. Some are strikingly beautiful in their symmetry, while others appear alien looking. Each has found ways to survive in arid environments where most life forms are unable to thrive. This tour focuses on the clever adaptations and beauty of many fascinating cacti and succulents in the recently revitalized Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Federal District Judge Gonzalo Curiel says government violated Sayed Naser Noori's due process rights.

John Acosta’s Bee Gees Gold tribute is the ultimate Bee Gees concert experience! Backed by a live band, Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and the sound of the Brothers Gibb, including the unique falsettos that made them legends. Relive the Bee Gee’s biggest hits of the 60's and 70's: From "Massachusetts" and "I Started A Joke," to iconic Disco classics like "Stayin' Alive" and "You Should Be Dancing," along with songs from their youngest brother Andy Gibb. John Acosta, who performs as "Barry Gibb" in the show, and his Bee Gees Gold tribute have performed on stages across the world. Their portrayal, complete with the looks, the music, and the voices, gives fans the chance to experience Barry, Robin, & Maurice live once again! It's a show you don't want to miss. Bee Gees Gold on Facebook / Instagram

Two techies launched the app in 2021 to fill a glaring information gap. Watch Duty centralizes fire and evacuation updates from various agencies, as paid staff reporters and an army of volunteers provide real-time updates based on radio traffic.

"Shaun of the Dead": A beer-swilling slacker tries to get his life in order while repelling the zombies that have overrun London. (Focus Features, Dir. Edgar Wright, 2004) Visit: https://sandiegotheatres.org/retro-rewind San Diego Theatres on on Facebook / Instagram

The major broadcasting groups said in statements the late-night talk show will return to their TV stations on Friday.

A group of teenagers finds a map leading to a hidden treasure. They must overcome booby traps, natural obstructions, and a gang of desperate thieves in their race for the loot. (Warner Bros., Dir. Richard Donner, 1985) Visit: https://sandiegotheatres.org/retro-rewind San Diego Theatres on on Facebook / Instagram