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National parks enter their busiest season understaffed and underfunded. Morning Edition visited Joshua Tree to speak with local business owners and a park ranger feeling the impact.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for creativity as self-care. Voices of Our City Choir invites you to experience how music and art become lifelines—tools for mental wellness, community building, and hope. Through live performance, storytelling, and visual art, witness how our choir members reclaim joy, voice, and healing. Come be moved. Come be inspired. Come and play! Be a part of: • participating in a songwriting activity with Voices’ facilitators • meeting the producers of our podcast Sounds of the Sidewalk and share your own voice for a future episode • exploring a showcase of art created by members of Voices • individual and in-community art-making opportunities • participating in an improv workshop Behind The Music culminates on a high note with a soul-stirring concert sing-along inside St. Paul’s Cathedral. This is more than a music event— it’s a celebration of resilience, community, and the healing power of song and art. Tickets are $35 each. Children welcome — kids under 10 are free. 100% of ticket sales go directly to the transformational programming of Voices of Our City. For more information email info@voicesofourcity.org, call (619) 738-1232 or visit voicesofourcity.org Visit: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/event-details/behind-the-music-how-voices-of-our-city-intersects-creativity-and-mental-health Voices of Our City Choir on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego - City Heights welcomes you to a street food festival like no other. This event will feature special vendors from across the county serving up authentic, multicultural cuisines and highly sought-after street foods—the kind you crave when you pass by a paletero or a fresh fruit stand. What was already a huge community block party—featuring phenomenal local vendors, talented artists, musicians, dancers, incredible street food, and a beer garden—just got even better! Saturday, June 14th, from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., we are shutting down University Ave & 37th St. for a block party, and you’re invited. Get your tickets today! Visit: https://www.cityheightscdc.org/happening-in-city-heights/street-food-fest

A San Diego City Council committee is considering a proposal to raise the minimum wage for tourism and hospitality workers.

France to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools from July 1st to protect children.

Celebrate our Nation's 247th birthday at Santee Salutes! Advanced parking purchase required, no parking sold onsite. Purchase parking or canopies at the link in bio starting May 15th. A spot in your chosen lot will be guaranteed to you - Just tell the parking attendant your name when you arrive! Please arrive by 8 p.m. as the surrounding area gets busy before the fireworks show. Parking is limited. Please consider carpooling, biking, walking, or using a rideshare service. The following items are prohibited: BBQs, Glass, Hard Alcohol. Visit: https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar/events/santee-salutes/45842

The cafe, one of the few businesses to continue operating during the 20-month war, was a gathering spot for residents seeking internet access and a place to charge their phones.

The EPA's environmental justice office potential closure hits over-polluted communities, yet they fight on.

A jury concluded that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who had argued that an error in a 2017 Times editorial damaged her reputation.

A fun scavenger hunt to bring along your friends, family, and your well-behaved pups to kick off the summer! No dogs, no worries. This event is for everyone. Here's what to expect on this paw-some day: - A scavenger hunt adventure through La Jolla Village - Fun for two- and four-legged friends alike - A special prize for those who complete the pet-themed puzzle - Festive stops marked with balloons, surprises, and local charm - Pet rescue groups and community partners on-site. Bring home your new best friend! Registration link for attendees: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftsJ31XAyKnQIPgmiaAzQt3Tb3d2hddwNMqWrRf3vRZFJdDA/viewform Registration link for businesses: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSJSiX_9SZlFRABN2Oq133sela7m3BhyniSwO9Vl6SWMDzww/viewform Visit: lajollalovespets.org/