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Nearly 150,000 California voters had their mail-in ballots rejected for the state's June primary, a spike from recent elections even as the state attempts to make voting easier with the goal of boosting participation and counting every ballot.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "M(other) Tongues" at the Central Library Art Gallery; a community knitting circle; The Album Leaf and more celebrate the Casbah; puppets and theater; dance and martial arts; Mahler's 7th; King Britt spins vinyl and more.

First, we’ll tell you some of the contributing factors around why 2025 was the deadliest year ever recorded for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Centers. Then, we’ll tell you why more and more flights coming from San Diego’s military airports are deportation flights. And, we’ll tell you about a new legislature that looks to build more affordable housing in our cities’ urban centers. Also, uncomfortable conversations around death are moving to more social settings like a bar. And, International Dark Sky Week is here! We’ll tell you about some of the stargazing events happening across San Diego County this week.

Duo Festudgioso presents a diverse program for flute and guitar, exploring music from the Baroque to the contemporary era. The concert opens with Vivaldi’s elegant Sonata in F major, followed by the lyrical richness of Villa-Lobos in Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 and Distribuição de flores. Frederic Hand’s The Maverick brings modern rhythms and expressive interplay, and the program concludes with Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango, a vivid journey through the evolution of tango from its early roots to the concert stage of today. Duo Festudgioso is a San Diego–based flute and guitar duo formed by flutist Dr. Yana Yan and guitarist Dr. Ming-Jui Liu. The ensemble brings together the warm, intimate sonorities of flute and guitar, presenting music that is expressive, colorful, and approachable. Their repertoire spans Classical and Romantic works, folk-inspired melodies, and the rhythmic vitality of tango. Duo Festudgioso has performed at venues throughout Southern California, including Roxbury Community Center (Beverly Hills), Encinitas Library, Encinitas Community and Senior Center, and La Jolla/Riford Library. Dr. Yana Yan, Flutist, is an active performer and dedicated educator based in San Diego. A winner of the 2024 La Jolla Symphony Emerging Artist Competition, she has appeared in concerts across the United States. In recent seasons, she has performed extensively in chamber recitals with her ensembles Duo Festudgioso and Connessa Collective throughout Southern California. Yan has held faculty positions at Augustana College and Black Hawk College. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Flute and Piano from the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, her Master of Music from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and her Doctor of Musical Arts from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. More information is available at yanayanflute.com. Dr. Ming-Jui Liu, Composer and Guitarist, is a San Diego–based guitarist and composer whose work encompasses performance, composition, and pedagogy. His music and performances have been presented in Taiwan, the United States, and internationally across South America, Europe, and Asia. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has appeared at festivals and institutions including the I Seminário Internacional de Violão do IFCE, Long Island Guitar Festival, Qinling International Guitar Festival, and Résonance Guitar Music Festival, and has given a masterclass at Hunter College (New York). Liu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University. His album Nostalgia: Original Compositions & Arrangements I is available on major streaming platforms. Duo Festudgioso on Instagram

Celebrate humanity's return to the Moon with the ARTEMIS II mission at the Fleet Science Center, an official public venue for NASA's Orion spacecraft recovery. Meet mission experts, explore ARTEMIS-themed exhibits, and experience the excitement of the spacecraft's splashdown live on the Heikoff Giant Dome screen. Event included with admission. Separate tickets required for the live splashdown viewing on April 10 at 3 p.m. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Free skateboarding lessons for women ages 16+ will take place Saturday May 23rd from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at LVLUP USA in Vista, registration is required! Whether you’re stepping on a skateboard for the first time or getting back into skating after a break, Sesh(E) is all about creating a fun, supportive space to learn, connect and build confidence together. Sesh(E), Exposure Skate’s adult program, provides free skateboarding lessons for women and nonbinary friends ages 16+, with pros and Olympians volunteering as instructors. All skill levels are welcome and safety gear and skate equipment will be provided on site. While the clinic is free, participants are encouraged to bring hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) for donation to the Community Resource Center’s emergency shelter. Visit: https://exposureskate.networkforgood.com/events/101454-exposure-sesh-e LVLUP Academy and High Performance Center on Instagram

The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. A valid ID is required for admission and certain restrictions apply as Resident Free Tuesdays tend to be busy. We ask that you not bring food, beverages, backpacks, or other oversized items. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. In recognition and celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, come continue the conversation in July at OMA! Create your own pride-themed flags, bracelets, and shirts to display who YOU are the rest of the year. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibits to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Relax over a steaming cup of coffee, and bring your artwork to share with your fellow Artist Alliance members! Each month one artist will have the opportunity to give a longer presentation, and practice sharing their work and ideas in front of a supportive group setting. This month's presenter has yet to be determined! *To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Critics say a slowdown of AI development among the largest companies could consolidate the power of frontier labs, just as many others are trying to catch up.