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The number of people in ICE detention has grown, and detention facilities are over capacity. So the government is intensifying its hunt for more space, and local police are playing a bigger role.

After 12 hours of deliberation, the jury told Judge Arun Subramanian that it had decided on counts related to sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution but not yet on racketeering.

There was a circle in Maria Burns' yard where grass wouldn't grow and trees died. She knew what it was: An old natural gas well, plugged when she was a little girl, starting to leak again.

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

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

The federal government hopes former coal towns will help the nuclear industry grow, by taking on the decades-long challenge of storing radioactive waste

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.

Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.

It's a day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis.