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Kumeyaay historian Ethan Banegas Luiseño-Kumeyaay (SDSU-American Indian Studies) discusses the process to develop a community-engaged comic that speaks from the perspective of the Kumeyaay people. This comic is a way to tell stories of Kumeyaay people from past to present and engage with their own communities, schools, and beyond. Hear more about how tribal historians are driving the work of this visual storytelling project as a creative team brings it to life. About Ethan Ethan grew up on the Barona Reservation in San Diego County. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History, Religious Studies, and Political Science in 2009 and his Master of Arts degree in History in 2017 from the University of San Diego (USD). Banegas is owner of Kumeyaay.com and Historian for the San Diego History Center, which operates the Junípero Serra Museum. He was first published in 2017 (Indian Gaming in the Kumeyaay Nation). In 2020, he published the Kumeyaay Oral History Project, a community-based research project, after collecting thirty-three personal interviews, video-taped oral histories, and photographs from San Diego’s First People. In 2024, he published two comics—“Beyond Gaming” and “Our Past, Present, and Future”—and served as project director and author of the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project. Through these community-based projects, Professor Banegas collected the voice of the Kumeyaay people, giving a voice to the voiceless. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.

Tucked away in the budget bill is a 3.5% tax on money people send to friends and relatives abroad. But people can avoid the tax by handing over personal information to the federal government.

An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America under a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit temperatures in places that haven't been so hot in more than a decade.

The spirit of innovation is alive and well in North County as young entrepreneurs prepare to launch their very own businesses at the Acton Children’s Business Fair on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at North County Mall’s Center Court (First Floor). As the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, the fair provides a unique platform for children up to age 13 to create and showcase their own businesses. From handmade crafts and custom treats to original services and products, each booth is entirely youth-led—designed, marketed, and managed by the kids themselves. Participants will: - Build a brand and develop a product or service - Learn marketing and customer engagement strategies - Operate their own booth and manage transactions - Gain real-world business experience in a fun, supportive environment This one-day, hands-on event fosters creativity, confidence, and leadership through experiential learning. Best of all, participation is completely free, though registration is required in advance. Families and community members are encouraged to attend and support the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Register today at: https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/san-diego-ca The Escondido fair is made possible through the support of Acton Academy, Next Great Adventure, and Mershops North County. Acton Children’s Business Fair on Facebook /Instagram

With heat indices over 100 degrees across much of the country, it's hot out there. But is it too hot for kids to be outside?

It’s that time of year once more! Join us for the Cooper Family Foundation's annual Juneteenth celebration. Enjoy: Live Music & DJs Local Food Vendors Inspirational Guest Speakers Fun Zone Arts & Crafts for Kids Black-Owned Business Market Raffles & Giveaways Let’s come together to celebrate culture, music, resilience, and progress! Free Admission | Family-Friendly | Open to the Public Contact us:6195693821|celebrationjuneteenth@yahoo.com Learn more: www.cfjuneteenth.com “None of us are free until we are all free.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In 2010, Ben Linsenmeyer and Ron Diep were booked to play a college Halloween party. As two DJs who came of age during the French electro renaissance, they thought it would be both funny and poignant to tackle the gig in full Daft Punk regalia. So, decked out in silver android helmets and silicon suits, the Phoenix, Arizona duo took the stage with a rudimentary wooden pyramid evoking Daft Punk’s iconic 2006-2007 world tour. Eight years later, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter remain in self-imposed exile from the touring circuit, and Linsenmeyer and Diep’s Daft Punk tribute act, One More Time, is thriving. That one-off Halloween set has blossomed into a legitimate touring business in which the Arizona DJs imitate the French robots the best they can, using a setlist based on the live album "Alive 2007" and a production team that approximates the architecture of Daft Punk’s final tour to date. That dedication has powered world tours – including headlining gigs at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl and Los Angeles’ Regent Theater – and delightfully uncanny in-costume photoshoots with the real Deadmau5. Like it or not, One More Time may very well be the closest you’re going to get to an authentic Daft Punk concert experience in this lifetime. One More Time on Instagram / Facebook

Kick off the new school year while raising funds to build Great Futures at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos! Our annual Flapjacks for Backpacks event features a delicious pancake breakfast fundraiser and the Cox Back-to-School Community Resource Fair, gathering a variety of local businesses and community organizations to help families get ready for the new school year. The Back-to-School Resource Fair will feature free backpacks and school supplies for kids, (while supplies last– youth must be present), back-to-school resource booths, activities & games for kids, prize wheels, contests, prizes, and more back-to-school resources! Sponsorships & nonprofit booths are available! To learn more, call (760) 539-3306 or email events@boysgirlsclubsm.org. Tickets are $12 each or $40 for a Family Pack of 4 tickets! Admission includes a delicious breakfast with pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee. Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos on Instagram

Block Party on Oak! Mark your calendars for June 21, 2025 — it’s all happening from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. at 390 Oak Ave, Carlsbad Village 92008! Hosted by: Nailed by K. Tobusch, Handled Pottery Studio, Carlsbad Village Yoga, and more incredible local businesses! Vendors Include: • Sumosize Japanese Street Food • Roots of the Rose • Annie’s Arts • Tiny Treasures by Mac • Art by Marcos Nava • Living X Clean Clothing • Sugar Addict • Dubai Delights … and many more! $4,500 in raffle prizes! FREE Activities for All Ages: • Bounce House • Face Painting • 30-minute Yoga Classes • Clay Station & Pottery Demos • 10-minute Head Massages • Music by DJ Reggie T • Delicious food, local vendors, and so much more… Wellness. Creativity. Vibes. This is one Carlsbad community event you won’t want to miss. Follow us on Instagram: @l_onoakcarlsbad Come have fun with us!