Papal Visit Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit San Marino on Aug. 22, becoming only the third pontiff to do so after St. John Paul II (1982) and Pope Benedict XVI (2011), with the trip tied to 100 years of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the world’s oldest republic. Local Heritage Protection: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez backed AB 2576, coauthored with Assemblymember John Harabedian, to clarify and expand protections for historic landmark districts as Pasadena plans higher-density housing near transit. Culture & Identity: East L.A. artist Joey Terrill, creator of the queer Chicano magazine “Homeboy Beautiful,” is highlighted for decades of queer Chicano liberation work, including AIDS advocacy and art-world racial disparity. Community Schools: Guest opinion by Rick Cole argues public education needs broader community support, not just families and staff. Legal Watch: A Pasadena judge will hear a civil rights lawsuit status conference over allegations that San Marino police used gunpoint tactics and handcuffed a mother and daughter, with claims of groping. Travel Policy Ripple: Australia paused new first-time Work and Holiday visa applications from 24 countries, while San Marino remains open—an uncertainty that could affect travel planning and seasonal work. Faith in Public Life: A new 182-foot-tall Virgin Mary statue in rural Poland is expected to draw pilgrims and tourists, reflecting Poland’s deep Marian devotion.