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It was a grand display of China's ambitions as thousands of goose-stepping soldiers marched through Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing, as Chinese President Xi Jinping looked on from above.

This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging.

Close out 2025 in style at Escondido’s beautifully restored Ritz Theater with Countdown on Grand! Join us on Sunday, December 28 at 5:30 p.m. for an unforgettable evening of music on the last weekend of the year. Arrive early and join us for a festive cocktail hour in the Juniper Room at 4 p.m., featuring champagne and light bites to set the stage for a sparkling night ahead. If you loved our Cocktail Hour: Songs of the Rat Pack, you won’t want to miss this refreshed celebration. The evening features timeless classics from the Rat Pack alongside unforgettable hits by Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, and more. This dazzling night of music will showcase powerhouse performances from Mel Collins, Michael Washington, Jim Graft, Patrick Barnitt, and the electrifying D. Ben-jamin Band. Celebrate the magic of live music, laughter, and community as we count down together to a brand-new year—right here on Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido!

What determines which artists are remembered and which are forgotten? Alice Barnett was one of the nation's most celebrated composers in the early 20th century, yet her name nearly disappeared from history. San Diego musicologist Katina Mitchell uncovers Alice's life and music, while experts trace the unpredictable forces behind fame, memory and legacy.

A university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than half of undergraduate students are pursuing STEM degrees requiring math coursework, that's a problem.

Local designers are combating textile waste by spreading awareness of slow fashion. Then, Christopher Ashley reflects on his 18-year career at the La Jolla Playhouse. And, your weekend arts preview.

While much of the focus marking 20 years since Hurricane Katrina is on New Orleans, where federal levees failed and flooded the city, the historic storm also decimated the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The 18th annual University Heights Arts Open and the UHCDC’s Taste of University Heights combine events again this year. Stroll through the quaint neighborhood sampling delicacies from University Heights diverse restaurants and then enjoy a free self guided tour of the arts. Visit the twenty local restaurants and sip stops participating this year! Free shuttle tour of artist studios/venues in the area. UH Arts Open is a FREE event/ Taste of UH is ticketed Taste of UH tickets: $35 in advance/$40 event day University Heights Community Association (UHCA) on Facebook / Instagram

The company's first permanent in-person space is a former Lord & Taylor department store in the King of Prussia Mall outside Philadelphia. Locations are on the way in Dallas and Las Vegas.

Despite fears the federal government will use personal information from financial aid applications to identify immigrant parents who lack legal status, the number of high school senior applicants from mixed-status families has not decreased as much as some thought it would, according to the California Student Aid Commission.