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Turkey’s air force struck Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria in apparent retaliation for an attack at a state-run defense company that killed five people and wounded more than a dozen others.

Lucas Smith, an artist and resident of Mission Valley, San Diego, California, is making his solo exhibition debut with “Minimal Designs & Organic Shapes” at Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center in April. Relocating from the Midwest in 2021, Lucas brings a fresh vision to abstractionism inspired by exploration of America’s Finest City. This contemporary artist is not afraid to use color and showcase his personality through his imagination and creativity. Smith’s palette choices are bold & vibrant. His artwork is a series of layers, each with their own unique significance. Lucas invites his viewers in, not holding back, taking them on a journey through is artwork. Each piece tells a story and seeks to engage with the viewer not only to inspire but to soothe the mind. Lucas is an award-winning artist with work juried into galleries across San Diego County the past year including, Gallery 21 at Spanish Village Art Center, Ashton Art Gallery, San Diego Watercolor Society, North Coastal Art Gallery, Covet Gallery, and OMA Art Alliance. He is also a resident artist in Studio 12 at Ashton Art Gallery at Art on 30th. His website features a selection of current work at lucassmithart.com. “Minimal Designs & Organic Shapes” is on display at Gallery 21 April 9th – 22nd. The gallery is open 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily, or by private appointment during this exhibition. A free public Opening Reception will be held Saturday, April 13th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., including refreshments and a unique opportunity to engage with the artist as he shares insights on his personal and professional inspirations that led to this exciting body of work. Come explore this exciting exhibition and meet Lucas who is sure to become one of San Diego’s premier artists!

The heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.

Hurricane Milton has once again surged to Category 5 strength. Officials say residents should rush to finish preparing for the storm.

A documentary deconstructs the true crime genre, an obsessive worms his way into a pop star's entourage, and more standouts from Sundance 2025.

A Nicaraguan woman staying legally in the United States has chosen to leave because of concern over President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign for mass deportations.

The iconic theater in downtown San Diego has seen a lot in the last century, and it's come perilously close to being demolished.

Embodied Pacific is described as "blending art and science into one unique experience," allowing visitors to explore Scripps and Indigenous science through the eyes of artists.

These experts argue technological developments have changed warfare more in the past several years than the decades spanning from the introduction of the airplane.

Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, set plans in motion to deploy troops there and vowed to deport millions of people living in the U.S. without legal status.