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The Ebola outbreak in Africa was announced last week, then quickly declared an emergency. It's likely that cuts in U.S. aid contributed to a delay in identifying the outbreak.

Come spend the evening with Surrealist Artists Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, and their Patron Saint, psychiatrist Sigmund Freud. These great minds guide audiences to create their own Surrealist works of art! Written to celebrate Escondido’s Arts & Culture month in April, this brand-new theatrical experience is set in a dream-like classroom where audiences will create personal artworks to help explain and explore their “Unconscious Minds.” Directed by Steve Warrick, the cast includes Ciara Atencio as Dali, Ana dela Torre as Kahlo, and Suchita Jhawar as Sigmund Freud, along with understudy, Phil Amer. Proudly presented by Brilliant Spectrum Art, this fun, engaging night out culminates with you creating and bringing home the Surrealist artwork of your dreams! Come dressed in your pajamas for this incredible experience. Please note: There is not a performance on Sunday, April 5 Brilliant Spectrum Art on Instagram

Step into the world of sixteenth-century portraiture and discover how women artists turned the human body into a powerful language. This engaging reception and talk by Bronwen Wilson will explore the poses and gestures in Renaissance portraits, revealing the inventive ways women - led by the trailblazing Sofinisba Anguissola - used "the mute eloquence of gesture" to make their paintings speak. In an era when portraiture was often dismissed as a mechanical skill suited to women perceived to lack imagination, these artists defied convention. They infused their sitters with personality, narrative, and emotion - proving that a glance, a hand, or the tilt of a head could speak volumes. Join us for an illuminating evening of art, history, and conversation inspired by the museum's fall exhibition, "Poetic Portraits: Identity and Allegory in 16th-Century Europe." EVENT PROGRAM 4:30-5 p.m. Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Reception 5-5:45 p.m. Lecture with Bronwen Wilson 5:45-6 p.m. Q & A, Free Time to Explore the Exhibition About the Speaker: Bronwen Wilson is the Edward W. Carter Chair in European Art at UCLA, where she also directs the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library. She currently serves as Vice President of the Renaissance Society of America. Her research focuses on early modern visual culture, with particular interests in portraiture, physiognomy, and cross-cultural exchange. She has published widely on these topics and is the editor and co-editor of several recent volumes. A new book on portraiture and physiognomy is forthcoming. $65 Non-Members | $50 Members The Timken Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy led an official day of mourning in Kyiv a day after a Russian cruise missile flattened an apartment building. It was one of the deadliest attacks on the capital in the 4-year-old war.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who has long coached his daughters' and other girls' basketball teams at school, wrote the court's majority opinion.

The warden at a privately run immigrant detention center in San Diego County has authority to decide how to investigate rape reports there. A San Diego County supervisor wants to revisit the agreement giving that power to CoreCivic.

What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but "competitive authoritarianism." NPR's Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin.

A Celebration of Egypt on the Shores of San Diego Bay with star Yasmina El-Abd On March 26, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the community is invited to indulge in an elegant evening of culture, cuisine, and connection at the 5th annual Soirée Francophone of the Alliance Française San Diego. This year’s celebration, Soirée en Égypte, will spotlight the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Egypt, set against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay. Guests will enjoy a refined evening featuring distinguished guests, live performances, and a traditional Egyptian dinner. The evening will feature a special singing performance by Egyptian and Swiss singer and actress Yasmina El-Abd, whose international acclaim continues to rise. Recognized for her role in the Netflix series "Finding Ola," Yasmina represents a new generation of artists sharing modern Egyptian storytelling with the world. She has performed at the Grand Egyptian Museum Opening in Cairo and was named to the Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list. Her presence promises an unforgettable artistic highlight to the evening. Among the evening’s honored guests are Adrien Frier, Consul General of France in Los Angeles, and Samy Shoker, Egyptian Chess Grandmaster who will perform during the event. Adrien Frier, a senior French diplomat with deep expertise in international relations, strategic affairs, and counterterrorism, has served as Consul General of France in Los Angeles since October 2024. His distinguished career includes coordinating an interministerial task force countering informational threats and advising the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs on major strategic and crisis dossiers, including the Russia–Ukraine conflict. He has also held diplomatic postings in Washington, D.C., and completed a Transatlantic Fellowship at the U.S. State Department. Grandmaster Samy Shoker brings intellectual brilliance and international distinction to the celebration. Born in France and representing Egypt since 2009, he earned the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE in 2014. Having competed at the Chess World Cup and the Chess Olympiad, with a peak rating above 2500, Shoker stands among the leading figures of his generation—an inspiring ambassador of strategic excellence and global sportsmanship. Throughout the evening, guests will be treated to live music, cultural encounters, and a traditional Egyptian dinner that celebrates the flavors and hospitality of the region. The 5th Soirée Francophone is proudly supported by Villa Albertine, the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and Principal Financial Network of Southern California. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Francophone culture through the lens of Egypt—where elegance, heritage, and community meet by the bay. For tickets https://www.afsandiego.org/events-1/soiree-en-egypte-march-26 For additional information, please contact culture@afsandiego.org Alliance Francaise de San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Week 1: March 23-27 With options for Pre-K through 6th grade, there's something for every young wildlife enthusiast! Campers will get up close with animal ambassadors, explore the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge trails, visit exhibits like Turtle Lagoon, Raptor Row, and Shark & Ray, practice hands-on science, create recycled arts & crafts, and more! Living Coast Discovery Center on Facebook / Instagram

In 2025 there was a lot of news. Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest stories the KPBS newsroom followed.