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This original exhibition of digital photography with historical context, explores Bonita and Sweetwater Valley landscape, landmarks and architecture. For the exhibition Mark has been hiking the Sweetwater Valley area in South Bay San Diego documenting the area utilizing aerial drone photography creating 360 degree panoramic views. He has been working with the collection of the Bonita Historical Society to include information about local historic homes, including the 1908 Irving J. Gill and Frank Mead "Allen House," the “Otay Limited” National City & Otay railway, as well as early pioneer maps and historical objects inviting the public to discover the evolution of the local landscape of natural geography juxtaposed with architectural and commercial development.

A Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood An art show featuring Award-winning artist: Natasha Monahan Papousek (painted paper collage) September 1 – 15, 2023, Studio 23, Southwestern Artists Association, Spanish Village Arts Center, Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is an art show featuring painted paper collage landscapes and portraits of wildlife from Southern California. The pieces aim to capture the essence of the local wildlife and landscapes that make our region unique. Deeply influenced by Matisse and Monet, Natasha loves bright colors and expresses joie de vivre in all her pieces. Natasha’s work is a testimony to Nature's enduring power and resilience. “I hope to inspire viewers to take a closer look at the incredible diversity of life that exists right here in our backyard. By showcasing the beauty of our local landscapes and wildlife, I aim to foster a greater sense of appreciation and stewardship for our beautiful neighborhood.” The show opens on September 1 and closes on September 15 Held in conjunction with featured artist exhibits by Sneha Craig and Deanne Tiffany Multi-artist reception, Saturday, September 9 at 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Southern California's Imperial Irrigation District supplies water to farmers who grow most of the nation’s winter vegetables. It created a plan to reduce its draws from the Colorado River to help preserve the waterway following years of drought. But a tiny, tough and endangered fish called the desert pupfish got in the way.

New laws could make an impact on San Diego's housing crisis.

The United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will be played Saturday, August 5 through Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92107. Over 400 of the top junior tennis players in the country, aged 16 and 18 and under, will compete for the title of National Champion. In addition, the following wild cards to the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., will be awarded to the tournament’s top finishers. 18s Champion – US Open Main Draw and US Open Junior Main Draw 18s Finalist – US Open Junior Main Draw 18s 3rd Place – US Open Junior Main Draw 16s Champion – US Open Junior Main Draw 18s 4th & 5th Place – US Open Junior Qualifying “We are anticipating a very strong player field in both divisions for this year’s national championships. It’s going to be a spectacular event with so many talented players coming from across the country to play this tournament,” said Tournament Director Lornie Kuhle. “Fans coming to this event will get to watch the future of American women’s tennis as many of these players will play collegiate tennis and some will go on to compete on the WTA Tour.” Sofia Kenin, the 2015 Girls’ 18s champion, captured the Australian Open singles title in 2020 and achieved a career-high No. 4 in the WTA singles rankings. Coco Gauff, who reached the 18s semifinals in 2018, advanced to her first-career Grand Slam singles final at the 2022 French Open. Last August, Gauff became the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world and this past October, she achieved a career-high No. 4 in the WTA singles rankings. The Girls’ 16s event will begin on Saturday, August 5 and conclude with the singles and doubles finals on Saturday, August 12. The Girls’ 18s tournament will get underway on Sunday, August 6 and conclude with the singles and doubles championships on Sunday, August 13. Both divisions feature 256-player singles draws with the top 32 players receiving a first-round bye. There will also be 128-team doubles draws with the top 16 teams getting first-round byes. The Opening Ceremony for the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center on Saturday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m. (PDT). Admission is free each day of the tournament and there is no charge for parking at the Barnes Tennis Center. The daily starting times are subject to change. For the most current schedule information, please view the official tournament website: ustagirlsnationals.com

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Transoceanic Dialogues: "Exotic" Arts at Imperial Courts, 1550–1750 Transoceanic trade in the early modern period brought an influx of global arts into cosmopolitan courts around the world. To contextualize and critique the resulting artistic dialogues, noting connections to imperialism and colonialism, we'll look closely at three monarchs: Elizabeth I in England, Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II in Prague, and the Qianlong Emperor in Qing China. We'll examine how these rulers influenced and responded to cross-cultural interactions at their courts - and how they used the arts to legitimize their rule. About Weili Jin Weili Jin has been passionate about the history of art ever since first seeing Botticelli in the second grade. Ten years later, he continues to specialize in the paintings of Renaissance Florence, particularly the patronage of the Medici. Most recently, he has worked to develop the YouTube channel “Narrative Art History,” a lecture series that contextualizes Renaissance art in a continuous, chronological narrative. For more information about The Close Looking Project initiative, visit closelooking.org/.

Bancroft Elementary prepares to welcome students back to their campus on Monday after a month of extensive flood damage repairs.

Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. Officials confirmed that one person in Texas also had bird flu.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service as commander-in-chief and appointed Сol. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi to lead the army.