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A way for San Diego County residents to virtually track pollution from the Tijuana River in South County went live Monday, providing a real time update on beach water quality and sewage odor.

Villanova University theology professor and papacy expert Massimo Faggioli breaks down why it's so hard to predict who the next pope will be and what direction he'll take the Catholic Church.

South Bay’s most anticipated summer event is returning to Downtown Chula Vista on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.! The 28th Annual Lemon Festival will have Third Avenue bursting into color, offering a tangy mix of lemon-inspired treats, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family. The streets will be buzzing with the fresh flavors and sunshine that have made this festival a local favorite. In celebration of Chula Vista’s citrus heritage, this year’s Lemon Festival will transform the community into a zesty wonderland, packed with mouthwatering food and drinks, two stages of live music, a lemon cook-off competition, arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of opportunities for photo ops with the one and only, Tarty the Lemon. The Little Lemons kids’ area will also bring joy to young festival-goers with games, crafts, and activities in Memorial Park. Downtown Chula Vista on Facebook / Instagram

Kumeyaay historian Ethan Banegas Luiseño-Kumeyaay (SDSU-American Indian Studies) discusses the process to develop a community-engaged comic that speaks from the perspective of the Kumeyaay people. This comic is a way to tell stories of Kumeyaay people from past to present and engage with their own communities, schools, and beyond. Hear more about how tribal historians are driving the work of this visual storytelling project as a creative team brings it to life. About Ethan Ethan grew up on the Barona Reservation in San Diego County. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History, Religious Studies, and Political Science in 2009 and his Master of Arts degree in History in 2017 from the University of San Diego (USD). Banegas is owner of Kumeyaay.com and Historian for the San Diego History Center, which operates the Junípero Serra Museum. He was first published in 2017 (Indian Gaming in the Kumeyaay Nation). In 2020, he published the Kumeyaay Oral History Project, a community-based research project, after collecting thirty-three personal interviews, video-taped oral histories, and photographs from San Diego’s First People. In 2024, he published two comics—“Beyond Gaming” and “Our Past, Present, and Future”—and served as project director and author of the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project. Through these community-based projects, Professor Banegas collected the voice of the Kumeyaay people, giving a voice to the voiceless. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Matchbox Twenty Too is the longest-running Matchbox 20 tribute in the U.S., playing at park concerts, casinos, fairs, and other large venues since 2014. The band has toured in southern/northern California, Arizona, Texas, Indiana, and Ohio. Notable performances include KUSI San Diego News and the Santa Clarita Summer Concert with 4,000 attendees. Don’t miss an unforgettable night of hits like “3AM,” “Push,” “Bent,” “Real World,” “Unwell,” and “Smooth” performed by the one tribute band that perfectly recreates the sound and experience of a live Matchbox Twenty concert—a must-see for any fan. Matchbox Twenty Too on Facebook / Youtube

The all-female Korean Haenyeo divers show genetic adaptations to cold-water diving involving their blood pressure and cold tolerance. It's "like they have a superpower," says one of the researchers.

The refugees were admitted to the U.S. after an executive order from President Trump, and under an expedited and unconventional process for the U.S. refugee resettlement program.

While San Diego is skipping official events, Tijuana embraces UNESCO's International Jazz Day with concerts and deep musical roots that resonate on both sides of the border.

Theater for Young Professionals is holding auditions for "CHICAGO" Teen Edition, our third show of the 2025 season, on Monday, June 23 from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at our rehearsal space at 7960 University Ave, Suite 240/250, La Mesa CA 91942. Callbacks are by invitation only on Tuesday, June 24 from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This show is for actors 12 years old and older. To register for an audition time, please email your headshot and resume to Jessica at jessica@typsandiego.org. Please prepare a one-minute song selection in a musical theater style. You will sing with a backing track that you provide. NO a cappella auditions. Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your audition time. We will consider video auditions. **If you have been in one of our shows over the past year, then you are not required to audition. However, you must send us an email indicating your interest. You will be invited straight to callbacks. We are looking for a diverse cast to bring this popular musical to life. We will consider double casting some of the roles if needed. Please let us know if you are interested in splitting a role with another actor. The rehearsal and show schedule are below. Actors are allowed two conflicts, but we prefer they not have any conflicts. You are not allowed to have a conflict the two week before tech or during tech week. There is a production fee of $400 for company members, $475 for non-company members, and parents are required to volunteer at the box office for two performances. If you have any questions, then please contact Jessica at jessica@typsandiego.org. Visit: https://typsandiego.org/ TYP San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

A muppet and movie stars give commencement speeches –inspiring graduates with hope, humor and a powerful call to action.