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In a pair of weekend events in key swing states, Trump claimed Harris is "mentally disabled" and went on to suggest police violence could curb crime.

Humanitarian organizations – including the Haitian Bridge Alliance in San Diego – are urging the Biden administration to stop all deportations to Haiti, where armed groups have taken over large parts of the country. Then, starting this month, the cities of Oceanside and Vista will be getting their power from the Clean Energy Alliance. Plus, a look at the subsidy chasm for childcare in San Diego.

New, less damaging treatments are giving some patients the choice to try to preserve their ability to have children after cancer.

Indian police accused Stan Swamy of terrorism. His supporters say he was framed and evidence planted on his computer. Some call it Narendra Modi's Watergate. Six years on, no one has resigned.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring how the choice of a vice presidential candidate can shape a presidential campaign and a presidency itself. The discussion is inspired in part by the new film "The American Vice President," streaming now on the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE YouTube channel and on the PBS app. In this conversation, panelists will discuss how and why a campaign picks a certain candidate for the bottom slot on a presidential ticket. They will examine how the media and the general public can interpret these selections differently, asking whether a VP pick can be a decisive factor in an election. Finally, the panelists will take a closer look at how the campaign role of a vice presidential candidate can reveal their role in a potential administration. Panelists: Michael Kazin is the author of seven books about U.S. politics and social movements and the editor of The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History. He writes often for The New York Times, The Nation, The New Republic, and other periodicals and newspapers and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His most recent book is "What It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party." Christopher J. Devine is an associate professor of political science at the University of Dayton. His books include "Do Running Mates Matter? The Influence of Vice Presidential Candidates in Presidential Elections" (with Kyle C. Kopko) and "News Media Coverage of the Vice-Presidential Selection Process: What's Wrong with the Veepstakes?" He is also co-editor of the forthcoming book, "Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Mates in Modern American Politics" (with Karine Prémont). The discussion will be moderated by Adriane Lentz-Smith. Adriane is an Associate Professor of History at Duke University, where she teaches courses on the Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives, Modern America, and History in Fact and Fiction. A scholar of African American history as well as the histories of the twentieth-century United States and the U.S. & the World, Lentz Smith is the author of "Freedom Struggles: African Americans and World War I" (Harvard University Press, 2009), as well as numerous other scholarly articles and reviews. This event will be livestreamed on our YouTube and Facebook pages.

Join us for a heartwarming musical tradition, "By the Hearth", a community sing-along concert that celebrates the joy of the season. Led by Music Director and Chorus Conductor Arian Khaefi, be a part of the magic on December 3, 2023, as we come together to sing Handel’s glorious work. This special event shares the warmth of the holiday spirit in a not-to-be-missed evening of musical unity. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

The environmental group is trying to halt a new deal to reduce water taken from the river, saying it could accelerate the release of toxic dust in towns along the Salton Sea.

LITVAKdance premieres new works by artistic director, Sadie Weinberg and guest choreographers Chuck Wilt, Patricia Sandback, sol de la rosa and international choreographer Ido Gidron that delve into themes that consider our natural environment and human's place in it in Terrain and other dance stories. Performances April 29 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and April 30 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Related links: LITVAKdance on Instagram | Facebook

Imagine a world where art and music intertwine, echoing the call for peace and unity. This is the world that the "Give Peace a Chance: The Art of John Lennon" exhibition brings to life at the EC Gallery in Gaslamp area of Downtown San Diego from February 9 to February 28, 2024. There are special receptions scheduled for Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 from 6-9 p.m. This newly curated exhibition is a must see experience! Never in history has an exhibition been so meaningful, relevant, and so powerful. As Lennon sang, “All we are saying is give peace a chance,” this exhibition echoes that sentiment through its display of Lennon’s art. It invites us to pause and reflect on the possibility of a world where peace reigns supreme. It’s a call to action, a plea for understanding, and a testament to the power of art and music to inspire change and bring people together. The exhibition is a reminder of the enduring importance of peace and unity in an increasingly connected and tumultuous world. The exhibition showcases Lennon's visionary art, which has always been a reflection of societal themes that touched his life. His works celebrate human love and communication, two themes that were at the heart of his contribution to the art of the twentieth century. In the midst of current events going on around the world, the exhibition serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us of Lennon's timeless message in his song "Imagine". As he sang, "Imagine all the people livin’ life in peace," this exhibition invites us to do just that. It encourages us to envision a world free of conflict, where peace, unity and harmony prevail. John Lennon, born John Winston Lennon, attended the Liverpool Art Institute for three years (1957-60). During that time, he developed a style of sketching and drawing figures containing his somewhat sarcastic sense of humor. In later years he would incorporate this whimsical style into art for his books and work done for various social movements. Lennon's artwork predated his success with the Beatles and remained a passion throughout his years as a music legend. During his lifetime, he produced numerous series of sketches and lithographs, which were published starting in the early 1960s. Often surreal and composed through a method of free association, his drawings from this period were widely considered some of the finest interpretive artworks of the era. In 1969, Lennon began exhibiting selected drawings from a series entitled "Bag One." This array, now part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, was wildly popular and frequently censored due to its overt eroticism. His peace-themed sketches were elevated through their use in antiwar movements. Capturing his emotional, political, and imaginative energy, this lavishly produced collection serves as a timeless record of John Lennon's creative spirit. John’s love for Yoko Ono inspired his work and this exhibition. After the Beatles broke up in 1970, John began to venture around the world in pursuit of a kind of happiness that was lacking as a BEATLE. He cherished his new wife Yoko and wanted to learn all he could about the Japanese culture and art that was her background. John and Yoko’s relationship was based on a mutual love for art. John met Yoko at one of her shows in New York. Yoko was part of the Fluxus movement of artists that eventually became the neo-expressionist’s period that influences much the art we see today. This art movement is often overlooked as to its importance in the evolution of modern/contemporary art in the 20th century. To Yoko’s installation of a hammer with nails next to it he asked her something to the effect of: “What if I pound the nails in”. That began a love story that John chronicled in sketch pads she had given him; and asked that he record their life together. Over the years John saved and preserved several hundred drawings he considered to be the most significant. In 1986, Yoko Ono, began releasing limited editions of some of the most meaningful drawings, using fine art printing techniques, she showcased John Lennon as an important artist of his time. Each print had John’s signature embossed as well as Yoko Ono Lennon hand signed in pencil. She also includes the chop in red ink on the art. So, let's come together at the EC Gallery, located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter at 621 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. Let's immerse ourselves in the art of John Lennon and give peace a chance. Let's imagine all the people, sharing all the world and the world will be as one. For more information or to RSVP to the opening receptions, please contact the gallery at (800) 599-7111 or email art@ecgallery.com. Admission is FREE and open to the public. All artwork is on exhibition and available for purchase. Don't miss this iconic experience! EC Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Results indicate a surge of support for parties that are far to the right of the political spectrum. However, the largest political groupings in the next parliament will continue to be in the center.