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The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions.

From the organizers: Blacktronika: Where I Stand Festival brings together six innovative musical groups to create a full day of sonic cultural expression. The liberation-oriented free jazz of Irreversible Entanglements, Caribbean influenced multi-instrumentalism of Xenia Rubinos, the Grammy nominated cosmic funk from Georgia Ann Muldrow to the Zimbabwean hip hop of Chimurenga Renaissance, electro-acoustic time travelers Tyshawn Sorey and King Britt and UC San Diego’s debut of multicultural supergroup, 5hz . Freedom music for your mind body and soul. Blacktronika is a UC San Diego Music course created by Prof. King Britt, that honors the innovators of color who have contributed to the global advancement of electronic music. About the event: Runs from noon to 7 p.m. at the new UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater. Free, but registration is required to reserve a spot. Related links: Professor King Britt's Blacktronika on Instagram UC San Diego Music on Instagram

"Femeninas" is a special program created by celebrated Venezuelan pianist-composer-arranger Edward Simon, who is joined by Reuben Rogers (bass), Adam Cruz (drums), Luis Quintero (percussion), and Grammy-nominated Mexican jazz vocalist Magos Herrera. Simon says, “This project spotlights the contributions of Latin American women songwriters, living and past, well-known and unknown, such as Violeta Parra (Chile), Marta Valdes (Cuba), Chabuca Granda (Peru), Elizabeth Morris (Argentina), and Joyce [Moreno] (Brazil). These incredible songwriters have created beautiful songs that should be internationally known.” Related links: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library website | Instagram | Facebook

Calling all budding young artists! EC Gallery is holding a Kids Art Contest Saturday, Sept 10 from 11:00am – 5:00pm. All kids from 5 – 12 are eligible to enter the contest. This is your opportunity to get in front of some amazing artists to hone your skills and see how you compare to the professionals. Participants will choose from three paintings they would like to emulate. The kid who most closely replicates the painting in their individual age group will receive a winner certificate as well as a wonderful Pop Dog art piece. There will also be an overall winner who will receive the grand prize of having their painting professionally framed and hung in the gallery for a full month. In addition, they will get a gift basket of art supplies worth $250. The artists' pieces to be emulated will be Gloria Lee, Michael Flohr, and Danny Ryan who will also be judging the contest. Winners will be announced Sunday at 2:00pm Limited spots are available so interested artists should call 800-599-7111, email info@ecgallery.com or stop by the gallery in advanced to reserve your spot TODAY. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Imane Khelif clinched a medal in an emotional fight that followed sharp scrutiny and online abuse as misconceptions about her gender have exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports.

Veterans funding could be affected by the two high-stakes showdowns in Washington right now: budget talks and the possible default on America's debt.

Pfc. Jaskirat Singh took the Marine Corps to court in 2021 for the right to keep his beard and turban through training.

Three players who have won Grand Slam tournaments are scheduled to make their singles debuts in the 2023 Cymbiotika San Diego Open Tuesday at Barnes Tennis Center.

Tessie Prevost was one of the young Black girls who integrated New Orleans public schools in the 1960s after federal courts forced the system to abide by the Brown vs. the Board of Education ruling.

The Yurchenko double pike, the most difficult vault in women's gymnastics, was named after Biles when she first landed it in international competition in 2023. Now, it has won her an Olympic gold.