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Dedicatory Prayer Conducted for San Diego California Temple
A dedicatory prayer for the San Diego California Temple was recorded for August 23, 2026.
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President Christofferson Rededicates San Diego Temple After Extensive Renovations
President D. Todd Christofferson rededicated the San Diego California Temple on August 23, 2026, following an extensive three-year renovation. The ceremony marked the return of the historic structure to service after it had been closed since July 2023.
Robert Ray “Bob” Day Passes Away at Age 83
Robert Ray “Bob” Day passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 83. A lifelong cowboy and community volunteer, Day was known for his dedication to his family and various service roles in Utah.
Brandon Flowers Releases Personal Country Album 'Thrasher'
Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers, released his third solo album, 'Thrasher,' on August 21, 2026. The Nashville-recorded project marks a significant pivot to country music, drawing on personal stories from his childhood in Nephi, Utah.
Brandon Flowers explores Utah childhood on new country album Thrasher
In an August 21 report, NME reviewed Brandon Flowers' third solo album, Thrasher, which explores the singer's childhood in Nephi, Utah. The album marks a shift toward an old-school country sound recorded in Nashville.
