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In Detroit, a one-mile freeway is slated for removal, where a Black neighborhood once stood. It's part of an effort to reimagine divisive infrastructure — but the plan itself has been contentious.

To celebrate the Ukrainian Business Leaders: Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UBL PIE) delegation visiting San Diego, the San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) is hosting a Global Social Hour! This networking event offers a chance for our visiting Ukrainian leaders to connect with the San Diego community, including SDDC Members, and representatives of House of Ukraine. Appetizers are included, and a discount of 15% off all beers. This event is open to all ages! This event is only open to San Diego Diplomacy Council members, and invited guests of House of Ukraine. Not a member, but interested in attending? SDDC membership operates on a pay-what-you-can system. We encourage you to become a member, for any amount! The Ukrainian Business Leaders: Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UBL PIE) Program aims to empower entrepreneurs, innovators, and businesspersons from across Ukraine with the skills to develop innovative economic, policy, and business solutions. Through a hands-on fellowship in the United States, participants will be exposed to sound business practices, leadership skills, and networking opportunities that will position them as leaders to effect change in their businesses and communities. House of Ukraine is a cultural museum in San Diego providing information to the public about the country of Ukraine. They offer hospitality to all people of Ukrainian birth or descent, as well as to foster and cultivate a spirit of understanding, goodwill, and cooperation among the various national groups represented in the House of Pacific Relations, International Cottages, Incorporated (HPR), and to exert continuous efforts to bring Ukrainian culture to the attention of thousands of California residents and tourists every year. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

San Diego used to be more conservative than other cities in California. What happened? Can Republicans ever come back?

Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all wonderful and brought her joy.

A Ukrainian soldier and his wife describe how the large-scale Russian invasion has changed their lives and their country.

In 1908, a white lynch mob of thousands terrorized a Black neighborhood in Springfield, Ill. The events were so horrific they led to the founding of the NAACP.

San Ysidro’s PedWest border crossing is back open and San Diego’s business community is happy that border traffic can resume. In other news, there tends to be more need for blood this time of the year and blood drives across San Diego County are looking to fill that gap. Plus, San Diego's planned facility to recycle wastewater is the most expensive capital project in the city’s history, and this week, the project goes underwater at the Miramar Reservoir.

Canada expelled India’s top diplomat in the country and five others over last year's killing of a Sikh activist in British Columbia. India rejected the charges and said it would expel Canadian envoys.

The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the next lecture of our popular Wine & Lecture series as former CO of Naval Air Station North Island, David Landon, shares his knowledge about Coronado's naval history. The Navy's first aviator, Lieutenant Ellyson, and many other military personnel were trained at North Island starting in 1911. The station was granted official recognition as the "Birthplace of Naval Aviation" by a resolution of the House Armed Services Committee on August 15, 1963. From the military's aviation origins to geographical changes to North Island over time, David will share some of the many stories about the history and development of Naval Air Station North Island. David R. Landon David, a native of Guilford, Connecticut, graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1975 with a BS in Business Administration. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1976 and retired as a Captain in 2006 after 30 years on active duty. He has commanded HSL-51 in Atsugi Japan, HSL-41 in San Diego California, Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility in San Diego and Naval Base Coronado, which included NAS North Island, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, NALF San Clemente Island, the Silver Strand Training Complex, La Posta Mountain Warfare Training Complex and OLF Imperial Beach. Since retiring from the Navy, David has worked as the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Priority Solutions, a permanent placement- recruiting firm and as a Program Manager and leadership advisor for Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC). He assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Systems Technology Incorporated (STI) in 2011 and retired from STI in DEC 2017. Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted. If you have any questions please email or call (619) 435-7242. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

As election day nears, the races loom large over the state fair in North Carolina, where voters are expressing both apathy and anxiety over their top issues and the candidates.