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Leo officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza, a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy's global reach and mediatic draw.

It's a case of real life catching up with James Bond fiction: Britain's MI6 spy agency named its first-ever female chief. She used to be Q. Now she'll be C.

The Escondido Public Art Commission and Escondido City Council – together with the Escondido Downtown Business Association and Visit Escondido – announce April as ‘Arts, Culture and Creativity Month’ (ACCM) in Escondido. Throughout the month (of April), Escondido will host a variety of free events and resources in celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. The Public Art Commission is excited to fund nine projects that celebrate Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month this spring. All events are free to the public. The following are the recipients and the funded projects: - ArtHatch will host a month-long April Arts Showcase beginning April 12 - ESCO Alley Art & Downtown Business Association will complete a Community Unity School Initiative project at John Paul the Great University - CoLabCrafts will host weekly Escondido Makes Art workshops tailored to various ages and skill levels. - Escondido Arts Association will hold the Mayor's Art Contest and Exhibition, April 9 – May 2 A gallery reception will take place April 12 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. - Escondido Choral Arts Foundation and California Center for the Arts, Escondido will host a First Wednesday at The Center Concert. The musical festival showcase will be on April 2 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Glass House Arts and California Center for the Arts will display a temporary sculpture installation * (pronounced star). The installation will be on display all month on the lawn of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. - Escondido Arts Partnership will host two events: o Local Color and Ripple Effects, and o An opening day event in Heritage Garden on April 1. - Stone & Glass and California Center for the Arts will present a live glass blowing demonstration April 18 and 19 - Daydream Here Gift Shop will host an Escondido Art Tank a Shark Tank style pitch event on April 28. In addition to the events listed (above), Escondido’s MAGEC (Museums and Art Growing Escondido Culture) group is planning a full month of activities, including: - Art scavenger hunts, - Guided sculpture and mural walks, - Educational opportunities, - Pop-up art galleries and shows, - Hands-on art activities, and - 2nd Saturday Art Walk. The projects funded by the Public Art Commission are free. Some of the other activities may be ticketed or fee base, and may require reservations, while others are “drop-in.” Escondido takes pride in its well-established and diverse arts and culture community, which supports hundreds of artists. Numerous organizations offer youth programs, internships, and scholarships: Escondido invites the community to join in celebrating Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month by attending an event, exploring local art, and supporting creative businesses. For questions on Arts, Culture & Creativity Month in Escondido, reach out to the Escondido Downtown Business Association at (760) 715-4958. Visit: https://www.escondido.gov/1235/Arts-Culture-Creativity-Month#:~:text=This%20April%2C%20Escondido%2C%20CA%2C,in%20building%20a%20thriving%20community

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Mirae kh RHEE's immersive MOPA exhibit; a Juneteenth music, art and film event at Oolong Gallery; "XICANA! San Diego"; Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival; Make Music Day; "A Streetcar Named Desire"; writer Lizz Huerta; Bro-Am Fest and more arts and live music picks.

The San Diego Re-Entry Roundtable: Education Subcommittee invites you to explore how individuals in the reentry population successfully pursue higher education and vocational careers. Attendees will learn through students’ lived experiences as they share their personal journeys and discuss the potential for high school completion all the way through to earning a doctoral degree. The event will also feature resources for basic needs, including food, housing, and employment. The event is fully online on Zoom. Visit: Education for Empowerment Symposium

Elle King is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She was born Tanner Elle Schneider on July 3rd, 1989, to actor Rob Schneider and model London King. Despite the fact that she has famous parents, Elle became well-known by showcasing her own talent and drive. Elle got her start by performing in bars as a teenager. In an interview with The Post, she says: I played my first show in New York when I was sixteen. [My mom] found my fake IDs and would cut them up, but I would get another one. Finally, she just said ‘Fine, I’m coming with you,’ to make sure I didn’t drink!" Elle released her first studio album, 'Love Stuff', on February 13th, 2015. Its lead single, “Ex’s and Oh’s,” was released in September 2014, and became a smash hit, peaking at #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and being certified Platinum in the US by RIAA. Visit: https://www.stubhub.com/elle-king-san-diego-tickets-1-10-2025/event/155837870/?quantity=2 Elle King on Instagram and Facebook

In the wake of U.S. aid cuts, Pastor Billy is reminded of his twin sister's death from AIDS. He doesn't want 9-year-old Diana, who's HIV-positive, to meet the same fate.

Astronomers hope the Proba-3 mission will help them get a better view of the corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, which is even hotter than the sun's surface.

Help us kick off our Summer Movie Series at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater! Movie title TBA. Movie begins at dusk (approximately 7:30 p.m.) on Friday, May 31st! Stop by our booth starting at 6pm for crafts and a fun photo-op! This event is FREE and open to all members of the public. Movie will be rescheduled in case of rain. If you want to sit up near the screen, please bring your own chairs.

Tariffs are particularly tough on small business owners, and that describes almost all businesses in San Diego.