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Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western U.S. due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack. Some states and utilities are trying to get ahead of that threat using AI.

Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

The Art Newspaper's latest annual study of "the world's 100 most visited art museums" also reveals signs of modest growth.

The San Diego Wooden Boat Festival is the premier event for Southern Californian wooden boat enthusiasts! The festival provides a rare opportunity for the general public to view some of the most beautiful and well maintained wooden water crafts both vintage & new. The weekend festivities include live music, food, a variety of booths, activities for kids and a raffle with a large assortment of valuable items donated from local businesses. All proceeds from the weekend will benefit the local Sea Scouts. Note: Many vessels will be open to the public for on-board viewing. All attendees will be required to remove their shoes before boarding any boat. We ask that you tread lightly as many of the wooden boats in the festival are vintage. With some more cool songs mostly artists you know first stuff **KEEP EMAILED RECEIPT TO SHOW AS YOUR TICKET** San Diego Wooden Boat Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Honoring Hollywood hits — and the wonderfully weird — from a year that delivered bold, messy and unforgettable cinema.

Lawmakers put millions toward a state library program aimed at bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to California children. Now the state library and a California nonprofit are under fire for how they spent some of the money.

Nearly 55% of voters in Switzerland rejected an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country's population at 10 million, early results showed.

America's turning 250, and O'side is throwing the kind of party that'd make the Founding Fathers loosen their collars. Join us at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre for an afternoon of live music, local flavor, and classic Americana. Country star Craig Campbell headlines the stage alongside a full lineup of performances, while hundreds of local vendors, artists, and community groups bring the celebration to life. Enjoy chili cook-offs, kids grand prix, a full Fun Zone packed with free kids' activities, and plenty of good eats along the way. Come celebrate 250 years of community, creativity, and freedom the O'side way. Visit: https://www.oceansidechamber.com/oceanside-usa-250-festival.html Oceanside Chamber of Commerce on Instagram and Facebook

It was the summer of 1979 and Disco had taken over the world. For the first time, Black, gay and female artists were dominating the charts. But a backlash was brewing. On a July night in 1979, nearly 50,000 White teenagers descended on Chicago’s Comiskey Park for “Disco Demolition Night,” where they destroyed records made by mostly Black artists. Many say that the birth of house music comes from this fateful evening. Mixing cinematic recreation, archival materials, and revelatory interviews with the pioneers of house music, MOVE YA BODY: THE BIRTH OF HOUSE tells this story in a new way, offering a celebration of the power the dance floor has to liberate us all, and an appreciation of the artists that kept the beat going all night long. "More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series" is an engaging public library film series exploring the sweeping history and evolution of African diasporic music. It traces the journey of rhythm and sound from the West African roots of the banjo to the electronic beats of modern house and funk music. Each film screening will be hosted by a special guest to guide us through this history, with an audience Q & A to follow. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

Pacific Records Festival makes waves at Kate Sessions Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026, bringing together live music, emerging artists, and California coastal and island culture for an unforgettable summer showcase overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Downtown San Diego skyline. Hosted by independent, artist-first label Pacific Records, the free all-ages event will feature performances by Sandollar, Slack Key 'Ohana, Twilight Highway, VB By the Sea and The Tourmaliners. As part of Pacific Beach Town Council's Concerts on the Green series and Community Night, the festival offers music fans, creatives, and coastal culture enthusiasts an opportunity to discover artists while enjoying sunset views, authentic musicianship, and laid-back Southern California energy. Guests can also enjoy a variety of food and beverage options available for purchase throughout the event. Pre-Save Links: Sandollar | Sunny Day Slack Key ‘Ohana | The 'Ohana Sessions Twilight Highway | Volume 1 Fans can also pre-save upcoming albums from Sandollar, Twilight Highway and Slack Key ‘Ohana ahead of Pacific Records Festival, giving listeners early access to the summer soundtrack shaping Pacific Records’ July artist rollout. Pacific Records on Facebook / Instagram