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Instead of scrapping its network of bomb shelters after the Cold War, Switzerland kept building them. The country has more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. Some are now used to house migrants.

Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex.

This comes as the city of San Diego continues its budget process, where Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget would slash all arts and culture grants, to the tune of nearly $12 million.

Luigi Mangione's legal team is back in court in New York City this week for a key pretrial hearing. He's accused of stalking and killing an insurance CEO. Donors have given $1.5 million to support his defense.

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture as you enjoy a traditional gourmet Chinese meal with Peking Duck--the National Dish of China--carved tableside with tender slices of roast duck and crispy skin, served with hoisin sauce, sliced scallion and cucumber, and wrapped in a steamed Chinese bun, in addition to lettuce wraps with minced duck and vegetables, and duck soup. Or, enjoy a traditional Cantonese meal of your choice with three dishes. Both options include your choice of traditional Chinese tea. You'll also learn about the history of Peking Duck as a symbol of Chinese culture and heritage, proper etiquette when dining out with the Chinese, the correct way to use chopsticks, and gain insight into Chinese history and culture. After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. Celebrate with us China and Hong Kong's rich culinary heritage and experience why we are one of the top foodie countries in the world! You get: a Chinese-American tour guide who specializes in Chinese cuisine, a traditional Chinese meal of your choice with tea, insight into Chinese history and culture, resources in San Diego to learn more about Chinese culture, and an Asian supermarket shopping excursion. Prepare to enter the Dragon's Gate to savor the culinary masterpiece once reserved for the Emperor of China. Visit: https://www.wildfoodietours.com/ Wild Foodie Tours on Facebook / Instagram

Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.

In the wake of racist mob violence in Northern Ireland, there has been attention on "active clubs," a global network of fascist, white nationalist youth groups that center activities around mixed martial arts.

An eclectic collective of 19 artists embody the unifying theme “Better Together” in a contemporary fine art exhibition (Thumbprint Gallery) from July 3 - August 1, 2026. Free Opening Reception: Friday, July 3, 4-9 p.m. The month-long “Better Together” art exhibition presented by Thumbprint Gallery is guest curated by San Diego based artist Lourans Mikhail. Mikhail, who was born in Baghdad, Iraq and raised in Chicago, Illinois, hand-picked artists from San Diego, Los Angeles and across the country to animate the exhibition theme. “My vision was for people to feel inspired when they experience the numerous ways in which artists exemplify the value of togetherness,” explained Mikhail. Curator Lourans Mikhail is a painter, sculptor, and graphic designer, who spent 13 years as a US Marine. His own work is inspired by his Assyrian heritage, graffiti, comics, anime, cartoons, and fine art. In his art, Mikhail uses diverse media to explore different perspectives and challenge the narratives of socioeconomics, culture, politics, and race. “Being a curator of this exhibition is another way I get to draw on what I’ve experienced in life as an immigrant, a veteran, as a father…but this way I’m doing so through the most creative people I know.” The “Better Together” exhibition is on display at Thumbprint Gallery from July 3 to August 1 from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can also contact the gallery to request a private showing appointment. A free public Opening Reception will be held Saturday, July 3 on Friday, July 3 from 4-9 p.m. About Thumbprint Gallery Since 2009, Thumbprint Gallery is nestled in the heart of San Diego’s contemporary art scene, championing emerging and mid-career artists. The gallery aesthetic is a mix of pop culture, nostalgia, urban influences, and pop surrealism – reflective of co-owners Paul Ecdao and Johnny Tran. The two designed the gallery as a welcoming space for collectors and art enthusiasts to build connections with the diverse creative community drawn to La Jolla. Thumbprint Gallery is located blocks away from the beach at 920 Kline Street, La Jolla, CA 92037. Art lovers who appreciate works embodying this unifying theme will not want to miss an opportunity to meet the artists at the opening reception, free and open to the public. Complimentary beverages and appetizers will be served. @thumbprintgallery @LouransMikhail thumbprintgallery.com Contact: Thumbprint Gallery Phone: 858-354-6294 Email: thumbprintgallery@gmail.com

Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.

Lantern Crest Senior Resort Living invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of a new large-scale mural honoring the people, places, and history that have shaped San Diego on Wednesday, August 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from artist David Ybarra and members of the Lantern Crest leadership team. Guests will also be invited into The Legacy for light bites and refreshments while viewing additional artwork created by Ybarra and enjoying a live jazz band. Over the course of several months, Ybarra transformed a wall on the south side of The Plaza grounds into a vibrant visual tribute to San Diego life and culture. The mural features a wide range of recognizable landmarks, historic moments, and community icons, including the Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Bridge, Pacific Beach Pier, Belmont Park, the USS Midway, the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, the Padres, the Chargers, the Gaslamp Quarter, Lakeside Rodeo, local missions, Civil Rights protests, and more. We can’t wait to see you there! Lantern Crest Senior Living on Facebook