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Hundreds of troops from Camp Pendleton headed to the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s a new military border deployment ordered by President Donald Trump. The mission mirrors one Trump ordered during his first term — 5,000 troops were sent to the border just ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited San Diego Friday to reaffirm his commitment to upholding the state’s sanctuary laws. Plus, new research out of UC San Diego explores how hard it could be to slow the aging process.

Egg farmers have been plagued by widespread outbreaks of bird flu. Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the illness' effects.

"Jump N Funk" is an immersive multimedia experience honoring the sonic legacy of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer and activist, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti. This celebration captures the essence of Fela’s groundbreaking fusion of traditional Nigerian rhythms and American Funk, a sound that continues to resonate globally across generations. Since 2001, international DJ, producer, and scholar Rich Medina has served as the main conduit for connecting this rich Pan-African sound to dance floors worldwide. His passion and expertise have kept Fela’s legacy alive, bringing the Afrobeat movement into new cultural spaces. This San Diego debut is presented in partnership with Professor King Britt through his Blacktronika course at UC San Diego, which honors the contributions of innovators of color in electronic and dance music. This collaboration creates a powerful bridge between history, education, and dance floor energy, celebrating Fela’s enduring influence on global music culture. DJs: Rich Medina King Britt Visuals by Visualeyz Visit: 'Jump N Funk' ArtPower at UC San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate the iconic magic of Disney Channel Original Movies with DCOM: Live! Experience an immersive journey through music, dance, and nostalgia, featuring hits from High School Musical, Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls, and Descendants, as well as The Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire and SO many more! This high-energy tribute concert features six Broadway-caliber performers and an electric live band that will have you up out of your seat singing and dancing along to everything from Zenon to Zombies! Calling all Wildcats!, it’s time to *Jump In* your time capsule and head to the Year 3000 with us, because tonight, "DCOM" stands for Disney Channel Original Music! DCOM: Live was developed in partnership with ArtPower at UC San Diego and we could not be more thrilled to be debuting this show here! Whether you’re a Disney kid or a Disney-kid-at-heart, this show has something for you, and we can’t wait to rock out with you all night! Visit: 'DCOM: Live!' ArtPower at UCSD on Instagram and Facebook

Teens explore ceramics & woodworking! Monday through Friday, June 23 – 27 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 13+ years welcome! This week of Summer Camp is all about woodworking & ceramics for teens! Teens will learn about the properties of wood as we experiment and learn about steam bending. Topics covered will include safety, materials, best practices, and creative expression in wood bending. During the off-days, teens will explore creating with clay, both in handbuilding and tiny ceramic wheel throwing, creating their own miniature pottery! This camp is for teens, ages 13+ years. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your teen transferred from another camp, let us know! Lunch Hour Supervision option available for small fee. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. Visit: Teens Woodworking & Clay Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready for Family Fun Day! Join San Elijo Lagoon Rangers and Nature Collective Ambassadors for an exciting, family-friendly adventure. San Elijo Lagoon is abuzz with pollinators! Explore the different types of birds, butterflies, bees, and beetles, pollinating the lagoon’s diverse flowers. Plus, create and take home a pollinator craft! Rangers and Ambassadors will also share cool tips on how to help protect Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) like the San Elijo Lagoon. Don't miss out! Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. All ages (best-suited for children aged 9-years and younger) Accessible Trail – Registration Requested Visit: Nature Collective Hosts Family Fun Day Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Jeremy Green Eche of Brooklyn buys and saves websites for hypothetical presidential tickets. On Tuesday, he sold HarrisWalz.com to a person seemingly unconnected to either campaign.

The San Diego Central Library is hosting a series of panels for teachers and librarians during Comic-Con weekend.

Celebrate Spring with art! Join us for a vibrant paint and sip at Giaola’s Fine Italian dining in Carlsbad. Create your own “Blue Bouquet,” a charming tin watering can overflowing with flowers, guided by local artists. This is a 2 hour paint and sip party, using a 12×16 canvas! All supplies are provided including a complimentary glass of wine! Make sure to tell your friends! We look forward to painting with you! Experience North County’s newest destination for modern fine dining. Giaola Italian Kitchen has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, which masterfully blends the flavors of Italy with sleek, modern design. Giaola Italian Kitchen offers patrons superb dining, takeout, delivery, and catering. There is plenty of free parking for guests, wheelchair accessible, and indoors. If you are wanting to dine in before the event, feel free to check out their happy hour which is 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. every day. This is also a kid-friendly venue and their outdoor patio is a pet-friendly space! Their maximum occupancy for this venue is 20 guests. Visit: Blue Bouquet Paint and Sip Giaola Italian Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook

¿Qiensave? is a dynamic Cumbia Urbana group from Salinas, California, rooted in Michoacán, Mexico. Their music blends traditional cumbia rhythms with urban vibes, enchanting audiences in California, Arizona, Mexico, and Colombia since their start in 2009. ¿Qiensave? is an uptempo, high-energy, performance-driven band with a fun presence on stage. Their sound “Cumbia Urbana” is a blend of the classic Mexican Cumbia their parents listened to, combined with modern sounds that influenced them like rock, reggae, hip hop, and more. ¿Qiensave? Released their official debut album “Mujer” in 2019, marking a turning point in their career. This followed several singles through 2020 and 2021, beginning with a vibrant cover of Chico Che’s “Mata De Mota” featuring Tropa Magica and the nostalgic quebradita “El DUI” produced by Eduardo Arenas. This followed “La Poderosa” a song about the strong women in their lives and around the world, ending in 2021 with “Para Poderte Olvidar,” which was praised by over 20 outlets. All of this lead up to the release of their single “Quemayama” over the summer and finally released their anticipated EP “El After.” to close out 2022 Currently, ¿Qiensave? Is working on several projects. Their next project is a remix collaboration album with Corpus Christi, TX, nu-cumbia powerhouse El Dusty who produced the entire remix album. The album is called ¿Qiensave? X El Dusty – “Reanimación”. For this album El Dusty takes fan favorte ¿Qiensvae? songs and transforms them, bringing new life as Dusty takes this project in a whole new direction delivering high-energy nu-cumbia vibes. Their first single “Quemayama Remix” featuring Deuce Eclipse is out now and making waves. Their next single “High Class Remix” featuring Boogát will be out on all digital platforms in October. With “Reanimacion” being released on October 18. This will follow ¿Qiensave? Next official album “Y Asi La Cosas” which they are currently working on and is tentatively listed to be release in late spring of 2025. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/musica-en-la-plaza-qiensave/ ¿Qiensave? on Instagram and Facebook