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Carmen Chavez, executive director of Casa Cornelia Law Center, is one of five honorees for the 2026 Prebys Leadership Awards. We hear about her work providing aid to those who have suffered human civil rights violations.

The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on Juneteeth after a star-studded dedication ceremony the day before. NPR takes you inside the towering, 8-story museum.

Carlos Duran came up short in his bid for the Imperial Irrigation District’s Board of Directors, failing to unseat incumbent director Alex Cardenas.

San Diego County launched a series of public meetings beginning Wednesday to gather feedback on the future of the San Pasqual Academy, an Escondido campus serving foster youth.

First, we break down the county’s rising unemployment rate. Then, a preview of an important vote on a proposed data center in Imperial County. And, how a proposed state law could help the Midway Rising project move forward. Also, we talk to a woman who tracks her family’s spending on food. Plus, Birch Aquarium is studying baby red octopuses.

The End of the Sahara is a kaleidoscopic murder mystery by the Algerian writer Saïd Khatibi. An Enigma by the Sea is a witty, socially astute novel set along well-to-do Tuscan coast.

SDSU Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change and the Emma and Gus Thompson Black Resource Center present Atiba Jefferson: Finding Focus Artist Talk and Q&A moderated by Dr. Neftalie Williams and DGK Stateboards athlete Adrianne Sloboh Join an engaging conversation with legendary African American, skateboarding, youth culture, and sports photographer Atiba Jefferson. Recognized as one of the most influential visual storytellers of his generation, Atiba has captured defining images of icons such as Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, as well as musical artists including Interpol, Turnstile, and Tyler, the Creator. As the director of the ESPN-produced, Emmy-nominated, Clio award-winning documentary “Monochrome,” he continues to expand his impact across mediums, exploring the intersections of culture, sport, music, and community. With a client roster that includes cultural leaders like A$AP Rocky, Pharrell, and the late Virgil Abloh, Atiba effortlessly merges all aspects of youth culture into commercial and editorial work for brands such as Vans, Nike, Thrasher, Reebok, Oakley, Off White, and the Olympic Games. At this event, the Canon Ambassador will discuss a retrospective of his extensive career, while offering insight into the future of skateboarding, media industries, entrepreneurship and opportunities for meaningful social change. Professor Neftalie Williams will also sign his new book, "The Skateboard Life: Movers, Shakers, Makers & Rulebreakers: The Quintessential Story of Skateboard Culture" Visit: https://skate.sdsu.edu/ Atiba Jefferson on Instagram

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will host its third EXPO Design Market in partnership with Mortis Studio and Kiku Room, on June 6 and 7. Taking place on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., EXPO is a two-day event series built to showcase the best of publishing, design, music, and community within San Diego and its neighboring communities across Southern California at a moment when access to arts funding and cultural spaces is increasingly uncertain. At its core, EXPO is an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration meant to encourage meaningful connection, and is guided by MCASD’s mission to inspire expansive thinking and an inclusive world through contemporary art. The weekend will be filled with goods for sale by local vendors, curated DJ sets, and thought-provoking artist talks. At a time when public investment in arts and culture faces mounting pressure, EXPO underscores the vital role of independent artists, designers, and cultural workers in shaping an inclusive and resilient creative ecosystem. Additionally, guests will enjoy 50% off gallery admission on both days, allowing them to view "Giants and Hometown Heroes" at a discounted rate. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

At least two people are dead and at least four people are injured after a shooting on Saturday night at a festival celebrating Latin culture in Canada's biggest city.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," which rankled President Trump.