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A Connecticut state representative who was considered a rising political star was killed when a wrong-way driver crashed into his vehicle Thursday, state police said. The other driver also died.

As a crisis continues to grip Venezuela, millions of its citizens have fled to Colombia and the city of Medellín, where many find a progressive reputation little more than an empty promise.

Homebuyers who can afford to purchase property with cash typically pay an average of 10% less than those who need to take out a mortgage, according to research revealed Tuesday by UC San Diego's Rady School of Management.

The California Public Employment Relations Board said 7,252 student workers submitted electronic ballots, with 7,050 voting in favor of joining the California State University Employees Union.

The disclosure by Caesars came after MGM Resorts International reported publicly that a cyberattack it detected led it to shut down computer systems at its properties across the U.S. to protect data.

Celebrate the culmination of the second Oceanside Plein Air Festival with fellow artists and art lovers. Mingle over refreshments, view and buy paintings selected for the 2023 Plein Air Festival Juried Exhibition, and purchase your own original work of art at the Plein Air Easel Sale. Join us as we recognize the outstanding paintings in various categories and award the winning prizes, including Best in Show judged by Shuang Li, Michael Obermeyer, and OMA Executive Director Maria Mingalone. As we put a stamp on a week of outstanding creativity, gather with old and new friends alike to raise a glass to art and the natural environment in Oceanside’s second Plein Air Festival. For more information visit: oma-online.org

The state is losing population as it builds homes at its fastest clip in more than a decade.

From the museum: The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center presents Contemporary Art: Folklore, Fakelore, Personal Myths & Narratives with juror Patrick Ela at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, November 4 – December 2, 2023. The public is invited to meet the artists at the reception Saturday, November 11, 4:30 – 6:30pm. The exhibition is sponsored by the Artist Mentor Project in conjunction with the Negri Foundation. This exhibition is a survey of artists working in the field of visual storytelling throughout the United States. Sixty contemporary artists from fourteen states tell tales, present personal narratives and display contemporary craft through the exhibition. The Bonita Historical Society is home to Proctor Valley Monster lore including the Proctor Valley Monster footprint. Through this exhibition we hope visitors will share their personal stories about urban legends and myths from around the world. Artists in the exhibition: Karen A Gaudette, Robin Adsit, Ellery Akers, Jessica Alazraki, Hilda Alsabrook, Magnolia Altamirano, Stephanie Angelo, Norman Aragones, Marsha Balian, Brandin Barón, Molly Blauvelt, Jovanna Briscoe Catherine Carlton, Denise Cerro, Therese Cipiti Herron, Helen Cox, Bronle Crosby, Jessica Damsky, Christopher Daniggelis, Elaine Dunham, John Flores, Norman Gabitzsch , Ronald Gonzalez, Julia C R Gray, Linda Guenste, Lindsay Hirsch, Jennifer Hoffecker, Ariane Hudson, Adrian Huth, Julie Jenkins, Nannette Klass, Terri Lloyd, Aimée Medina Carr, Ania Modzelewski, Trini Morales, Elena Mukhina Rumyantseva, Mary Nash, Lee Oliver, Celena Peet, Lori Polak, Kari Rives, Eugene Rodriguez, Oscar Rodriguez, Joan Ryan, Karla Rydrych, Séraphine, Michael Sharber, Marc Sirinsky, Rabbia Sukkarieh, Maryam Tafreshi, Cheryl Tall, James Vogel, Amy Vulfovich, Jocelyn G Weeks, Mason Weiss, Louise Williams, Michelle Williams, Cynthia Winters, Gigi Woodward and Evany Zirul. "The selection process went on for several days as events of the world began to dominate the airways with war, famine, history, weather, the environment and the current state of affairs. Ultimately, related past, present and possibly future concerns addressed by the various artworks became more prominent in my thinking." – Juror, Patrick Ela Patrick Ela, the juror for the exhibition, is the past director of the Los Angeles CAFAM (Craft and Folk Art Museum, currently Los Angeles Craft Contemporary) and an appraiser of fine art accredited by the American Society of Appraisers. Ela began his career first working as curator for the innovative Los Angeles based lithographic/printmaking publishing house, GEMINI, where he worked alongside artists such as Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg, Frank Stella, Ellsworth Kelly, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg. After he left GEMINI, he became an Educator for LACMA. He is currently Personal Property Governor for the American Society of Appraisers. The museum coordinator for this exhibition is San Diego based artist Lisa Bebi. Related links Bonita Museum: website | Instagram | Facebook

Two adults and two children inside the vehicle survived the fall of 250-300 feet and the driver was arrested on charges of attempted murder and child abuse, the California Highway Patrol said.

The Czech writer tackled big topics — sex, surveillance, death, totalitarianism — but always with a sense of humor. Blacklisted and banned in the Soviet Union, he left for France in 1975.