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CoreCivic sold San Diego's Otay Mesa Detention Center to the federal government as part of a $1.5 billion deal.

President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.

ActLiveNow is proud to present a special performance by flamenco singer Juan Murube, direct from Sevilla. With his powerful, soulful voice, Murube will transport you straight to the heart of Spain, delivering a performance filled with beauty, fire, and tradition. Juan Murube will be accompanied by the amazing guitarist Juan Moro, and the incredible Alexandra Rozo will make a special guest artist flamenco dance appearance. This recital – "Cante Pa’lante" – is showcasing a wide range of flamenco song forms. While not as well-known in the US, flamenco singing – cante flamenco – is the most important aspect of flamenco. When performing with dancers, singers provide support by singing pa’tras – ‘from behind’. However, cante Flamenco is best showcased pa’lante – ‘in front’. This is how it is presented in major Spanish flamenco festivals. This recital – "Cante Pa’lante" – is in this tradition, showcasing a wide range of flamenco song forms. It is an opportunity to experience authentic cante flamenco in its entirety. Juan Murube has travelled across multiple continents participating in numerous flamenco projects, and while his preference is traditional flamenco (cante jondo), he also enjoys expressing his art with freedom. His creations and performances bring a particularly rich dimension to flamenco. Murube's latest album "Cambiático" is available now on all streaming platforms. With his powerful, soulful voice, Murube will transport you straight to the heart of Spain, delivering a performance filled with beauty, fire, and tradition. ActNowLive on Facebook / Instagram

Stream the series now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. This docuseries profiles pioneering women who have revolutionized the arts throughout history. Through an intimate look at their creative processes and fearless defiance of societal expectations, the series celebrates the legacies these artists have created, which inspire future generations with their ingenuity, resilience and transformative impact on the cultural landscape. Hosted by award-winning journalist and documentarian Soledad O’Brien.

First, we’ll tell you why California lawmakers could do away with a long-standing tax break. Also, why the city says it won’t be enforcing its street vendor ordinance. Next, Burn All Books has an exciting new home. And, we visit the California Surf Museum celebrating its 40th year.

The Music Company (TMC), a Pacific Beach-based nonprofit music studio and incubator, is joining forces with the new Pacific Beach Arts Center to invest in the neighborhood’s next generation of musicians and creatives. The partnership will kick off with SoundLab, a series of week-long hands-on youth camps designed to teach students fundamental skills in music production, audio engineering, and live performance. The partnership brings together two organizations working to expand creative opportunity and build more year-round cultural spaces in the beach neighborhood. “As we continue to expand into the community, we’re honored to partner with local organizations to enrich the art scene in Pacific Beach,” shares Michelle Sexton of the Pacific Beach Arts Center. “Our partnership with The Music Company allows teens the chance to step into a professional environment—learn real skills, build confidence, and become part of the local creative community.” Designed for aspiring artists ages 12 to 18, SoundLab will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Music Company in three week-long sessions this summer: · June 15 – 19 · July 13 – 17 · August 3 – 7 At $350 per session, the program offers participants hands-on experience using industry-standard recording and production tools. Working in small groups with guidance from TMC’s team, campers will use professional studio tools to create an original music track and short video, learning the fundamentals of recording, editing, shooting, and post-production along the way. By the end of the week, participants will understand how sound is captured and digitized, how to operate digital audio equipment and software, and how to shape a finished creative project from concept to completion. “Access and experience is everything at the beginning of a creative career,” said Ted Pawela, Executive Director of The Music Company. “Most young artists never get the chance to work in a professional studio or see how the recording process actually works. SoundLab changes that by giving them a real starting point and a connection to a creative community that can support them long after the camp ends.” For TMC, the new camp builds on a growing mission to strengthen San Diego’s music economy from the ground up. Since launching in 2023, the nonprofit has worked to reduce the financial and professional barriers that often push emerging talent to leave the region, offering affordable studio access, educational programming, and collaborative production opportunities for musicians, producers, DJs, and engineers. For Pacific Beach Arts Center, the partnership adds a music and media component to its broader vision for a more connected, accessible arts community in Pacific Beach. The organization, a project of Beautiful PB, is transforming the long-vacant former Pacific Beach Library site at 4606 Ingraham St. into PB Arts Commons, a multipurpose arts hub designed to connect artists, students, residents, and visitors through classes, performances, exhibitions, and community programming. To register for SoundLab camps, visit www.pbartscenter.org/events/summer-camps/. To learn more about The Music Company visit www.tmcmusic.org.

Workers finished removing President Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building.

Featuring the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America (UBC), under the direction of artistic director Oleh Mahlay, and the one-of-a-kind 60-stringed bandura. The UBC, a 2025 recipient of the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, comes to Arizona with its Все буде Україна -- Ukraine Lives! concert program. The ensemble, established in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1918, established itself in North America in 1949 after a turbulent and perilous history. Over the past century, the ensemble has performed in Carnegie Hall, Massey Hall, Lincoln Center, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, touching and inspiring hundreds of thousands of listeners with its performances, educational programs, and extensive discography. The ensemble continues to amplify Ukraine’s voice and to highlight the culture's history and identity. This performance is more than just music: It is a celebration of Ukraine's cultural heritage and resilience. The concert will start at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The ensemble's "22 and under" free admission policy is part of the UBC Bandura Education and Outreach program. The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus on Facebook / Instagram

Amid immigrant detainee health concerns, Congress and San Diego County want more access and oversight at an ICE facility in Otay Mesa.

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.