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It takes skill and practice to navigate the world in a wheelchair. This summer program teaches kids how, one wheelie at a time.

Husam Abukhedeir, the chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital, helped the injured, watched many die, including his sister, then knew what he had to do to protect his family. How is he faring today?

4th Annual Almost Nakey Freedom Fest Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. at The Plunge + Beach House at Belmont Park God Bless the USA from America’s Most Loved City. Let Freedom Ring on America’s Mount Ravemore on The Shining Shores of The Best Coast! This July 4th Weekend Celebrates 99 Years of Belmont Park & 248 Years of America! 3 STAGES The Plunge Stage - You have seen the majestic structure built in 1925 holds San Diego’s most iconic pool, which turns 99 years old this year. Almost Nakey team will turn this swimming extravaganza into a yuma tent. Clear decking will cover the water, lighting will emerge from the waters below, and a massive stage will be built inside. The roof opens to unveil sun shining from heavens above us. Mount Ravemore Stage - Our founding fathers said it best - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness… on the hot sandy shores of the world's greatest coast. Prepare yourself for a mega mainstage at Beach House. Last year you saw that LED walled American flag. This year, hold onto your american flag bikini, jorts, and ur new Almost Nakey crush. The White House Stage - inside Beach House perched on a golden hill, the silent disco stage of your dreams allows you to enter a vortex of pure freedom. Wouldn't Be an Almost Nakey Party without Massive Inflatables, Expertiential Activations, Big Surprises VIP Terrace - You worked hard all year - now it’s time for private lounges, bars pouring it up just for u + ur red, white, and boo thangs. Coaster Terrace overlooks Beach House main stage. VIP includes lounge + private bars + VIP entry. VIP Cabanas & VIP Tables - email vip@beachhousesd.com - these will go fast & I promise, you want this to be you. We will have bottle service programs at both main stages. Dress Code - American Flag bikini tops, cowboy hats, bedazzled american flag tank tops, belly rings, & jorts are safe ground here. Donation to Wounded Warrior Foundation - Percentage of your ticket sales to support the veterans that fight for our country to keep it free and keep us raving. BLESS our active forces + vets. Prices Will Go up. This Event Will Sell out. As a ticket holder to The Almost Nakey Freedom Fest, your face will be carved into Mount Ravemore forever. This makes you a founding father of this great birthday party, congratulations! Mount Ravemore 4 Pack - 4 Total Tickets SAVE $40 when you buy 4! May you + your 3 beautiful besties' faces become memorialized in Mount Ravemore forever, as you step into the Almost Nakey home of the free land of the brave. Bigger than ever before, you are committed to the freest day into night of your life. Now, hold tight and ride that thang all night long. 4 Pack includes 4 GA tickets - follow next steps to attach names and emails to individual tickets. Each ticket holder in your 4 pack will have a unique QR code that can only be scanned once at check-in. This is a 21+ event. Uncle Sam’s Golden Ticket - VIP Pass You have achieved the American dream. Now, upgrade yourself to your own private lounge, bars pouring it up just for you while you are galavanting inside Almost Nakey, home of the free land of the brave. Bigger than ever before, you are committed to the freest day into night of your life. Now, hold tight and ride all night long. Included: Private terrace, lounges, private bars with no lines. Drinks are not included. Your ticket has a unique QR code that can only be scanned once at check-in. This is a 21+ event. This is 21+ event. No Refunds. IDs are required for entry. Rain or shine. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The board recommended limiting vehicle pursuits to violent felonies. The police union called the suggestion dangerous.

A special opportunity for San Diego+Tijuana youth to express their unique point of view on the subject of PLACE, through digital works of photography, mixed media and illustration. On May 18, 2024, Outside the Lens will host “Voice Out,” a reception, panel discussion, and juried youth arts exhibition featuring photography, mixed media, and illustrations at the organization’s Wonder Lab in San Diego’s East Village. The exhibit will display works by young creatives from San Diego and Tijuana that express their unique perspective on “Place.” This year’s exhibition marks a first for Outside the Lens, and the inaugural theme of “Place” aims to create a welcoming space and place for young people, families, educators, creatives, and all community members interested in experiencing artworks that explore the concepts of belonging, connection, and self-expression. The show’s title, “Voice Out” refers to how empowering it can feel for young people to tell their own stories and how that empowerment can positively transform entire communities. Free registration for the event is available through the “Voice Out” website. There will also be paid tickets available for an exclusive preview and reception from 3-4 p.m. All entries will be displayed and celebrated and the evening will include a live DJ set, a panel discussion, and an awards ceremony. Youth, aged 8-12, and teens, aged 13-19, are encouraged to submit digital work through Outside the Lens’ “Voice Out” website from March 4 through April 7, 2024. A jury of youth, artists, and community leaders from the San DiegoTijuana region will select winning submissions to be featured on the night of the event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three works in each category. More information and event registration details can be found here. “Voice Out” Exhibition: Save the Date: Outside the Lens will host the free “Voice Out” exhibition and youth arts event on Saturday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Wonder Lab, 125 14th Street, San Diego. Visit the “Voice Out” website for more details on how to register and attend. About Outside the Lens: Outside the Lens amplifies the voices of youth facing systemic disadvantages through the media arts, encouraging self expression, learning, and civic engagement. We activate voices of youth, catalyzing change within themselves and their communities and have brought arts-integrated programming to over 25,000 students in weekly classes, after-school programs, summer sessions, workshops, and teacher training for over 20 years. OTL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our IRS tax ID number 26-4832772. Stay Connected with Outside The Lens! Facebook | Instagram | X

A Viking replica ship capsized several days into its journey from the Faroe Islands to Norway. Five crew members survived, but researcher Karla Dana, 29, drowned. She was the lone American on board.

Jury selection is to begin Monday and the judge is expected to rule on a motion that would dismiss the case against a former county official accused of killing investigative journalist Jeff German.

A young political dissident in Europe made his name in the news media as a defiant critic of the Chinese Communist Party. His former housemate and alleged victim says he's a grifter.

The unfolding rules are a response to last spring’s series of campus protests that led to hundreds of arrests.

Stream "Hands Performance" on Black Public Media’s YouTube channel. Being, an AI in a non-binary robot body, journeys through space as they transition seamlessly between signing and dance, their movements express a uniquely Black and Queer non-verbal vernacular. The film combines stunning visuals with a highly energetic score filled with booming bass, synthetic snares, claps, and glitches, resulting in a futuristic sonic experience.