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Officials say 28 bodies have been recovered so far after a regional passenger jet carrying 64 people collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday night. The plane was approaching a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

A controversial study raised the specter that Girl Scout cookies are unsafe. Authorities say they are safe, but the whole saga highlights a breakdown of trust in American institutions.

You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! September 7, 2-6 p.m. Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Puppet Making Workshop

Our second annual Chula Vista Art Fest is a free-to-attend public event that will take place Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the City Hall courtyard located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista 91910. Chula Vista Art Fest promises a dynamic and engaging experience for attendees, highlighting the talent of local artists from Chula Vista and the South Bay community. Chula Vista ArtFest is a community event designed to celebrate the diversity and talent of our local artists in Chula Vista and the South Bay. This year’s event will include an arts and crafts market, art showcase, live music, interactive art, live painting, food trucks, and more! Visit: Chula Vista Art Fest CV Art Fest on Instagram and Facebook

New Village Arts is proud to present "8-Track: The Sounds of the ‘70s!" Get ready to groove through a decade of iconic music. This high-energy musical journey showcases hits from The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, and so much more. Rediscover the heart and soul of the '70s in this joyous, moving, and hilarious concert experience! "8-Track: The Sounds of the ‘70s" will run August 16 through September 15 at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center. (Full schedule to be announced) Tickets can be purchased at newvillagearts.org.

You don't need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.

China launched major military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, simulating attacks and maritime blockades, in what Beijing called a warning after Taiwan's president labeled China a hostile foreign force.

Celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Thursday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. National Carousel Day is a FREE community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, offering free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Entertainment and activities include a family-friendly DJ, circus performers by J7 Productions, face painting, photo booth, craft activity with Spanish Village Art Center, and activities with the San Diego Natural History Museum. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors Golden State Dogs and Ice Cream and Toro Churros and Doughnuts. Event Schedule: 11-11:30AM: Kathryn the Grape 11:30AM-12:30PM: The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory 12:30-1:30PM: Mariachi and Folklorico 1:30-2PM: Pasacat 2-2:50PM: Opera 4 Kids Carousel rides, activities, and entertainment are free. Food is available for purchase. Calling Artists of All Ages! Join our open art contest to celebrate National Carousel Day! Create your interpretation of the iconic Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel and submit it by July 22 for a chance to be featured on special edition greeting cards and an invitation to our VIP reception on National Carousel Day. Submit your artwork as a high-quality photo PDF at info@balboapark.org. Get creative and let the carousel inspire you!

Faith communities in Los Angeles are trying to protect their homes and houses of worship from deadly wildfires. They are also trying to provide spiritual support for their traumatized congregations.

Two buses departed San Diego early this morning to join thousands at César Chávez Day rally in Delano, advocating for immigrant and labor rights.