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All Are Welcome: Celebrating Accessibility at the Tijuana Estuary Saturday, June 13, 2026 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 This free community event will celebrate improved accessibility at the Tijuana Estuary and our ongoing commitment to expanding access to nature for all visitors. Activities will include the launch of a NaviLens wayfinding tour for visitors who are blind or low vision, ASL-interpreted nature walks, a speaker presentation, community partner booths, sensory-friendly resources, and family-friendly activities. The Visitor Center and surrounding trails are wheelchair accessible. Sensory kits and a restorative space will also be available. Parking at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center is free. Space is first come, first served. Bring water, use sunscreen, and wear closed-toed shoes to enjoy all the estuary has to offer.

The Senate confirmed Blanche by a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning, elevating President Trump's former personal lawyer to head the Justice Department.

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“Stories are the communal currency of humanity.” — Tahir Shah Step into Morocco without leaving Southern California for a one-of-a-kind literary gathering that celebrates the rich culture, history, landscapes, and stories that inspire great books. Over a cup of iced Moroccan mint tea and a delectable pastry, join New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Letts, whose captivating new historical novel "Fallen for France" transports readers from the elegance of Europe to the rugged beauty of Morocco, and Moroccan-born author and chef Kitty Morse, whose memoir "Mint Tea & Minarets" offers a deeply personal portrait of life, family, and tradition in Morocco and France. Hosted at Kitty’s charming Vista home—a private residence inspired by a traditional Moroccan riad—this intimate salon invites guests to immerse themselves in the sights, stories, and flavors of Morocco. Over Moroccan mint tea and cookies, Kitty will share memories of her upbringing in Morocco and discuss the cultural and historical connections that resonate throughout Elizabeth’s novel. Elizabeth will then discuss the inspiration behind Fallen for France, the remarkable true stories that informed her research, and the enduring relationship between horses, history, and human resilience. Whether you are drawn to historical fiction, memoir, horses, world cultures, culinary traditions, or simply the joy of discovering remarkable stories, this intimate literary salon offers a rare opportunity to experience Morocco through the eyes of two extraordinary authors. Through conversation, storytelling, and audience Q&A, guests will explore the people, history, landscapes, and traditions that inspire both books while enjoying the warmth and hospitality for which Morocco is renowned. Space is limited for this exclusive literary salon, creating a rare opportunity to engage with both authors in a uniquely atmospheric setting that feels worlds away from everyday life. Due to the special nature of this event, only a limited number of spaces are available and the event is expected to sell out. Event Registration Event Registration includes admission to the event, Moroccan mint tea and cookies, and a hardcover copy of "Fallen for France" by Elizabeth Letts. Deluxe Event Registration includes admission to the event, Moroccan mint tea and pastry, a hardcover copy of "Fallen for France," and a copy of Kitty Morse’s beloved memoir, "Mint Tea & Minarets." As this event is being held at Kitty’s private Moroccan-inspired residence in Vista, attendance is strictly limited. The address and event details will be emailed to registered guests approximately three days prior to the event. Please note that Deluxe Registration quantities are extremely limited due to the limited availability of "Mint Tea & Minarets." We encourage interested guests to reserve early. Adventures by the Book on Facebook / Instagram

This comes as the city of San Diego continues its budget process, where Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget would slash all arts and culture grants, to the tune of nearly $12 million.

Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday.

California counties and school districts have been flooded since 2019 with lawsuits from people who say they were sexually abused as children in schools, foster care and juvenile detention facilities. State lawmakers are struggling to balance counties’ and schools’ financial health with the incalculable cost of survivors’ trauma.