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Families from the U.S. and around the world had been waiting years to meet the boy or girl they were set to adopt from China. This week, they learned that China is no longer allowing international adoptions.

Save the date for the final dinner of the series on Friday, November 1st, as The Blank Table brings together San Diego's culinary powerhouses for an extraordinary evening celebrating Dia De Los Muertos. Welcoming back Chef Janina Garay and Chef Carlo Guadarado of Be Saha Hospitality Group, alongside Chef Adrian Villarreal (of Tahona) and mixologist Marina Ferreira (of Botanica), this event guarantees a harmonious blend of culinary prowess and creativity. Chef Adrian Villarreal, a culinary artist with diverse training from chefs like Guillermo Gonzalez Beristain and Rene Redzepi, leads the culinary team at Tahona Bar in San Diego, curating unforgettable dining experiences and contributing to Food Link Catering's exclusive events globally; known for his positive impact, he previously engaged in non-profit work with Volunteers of America, showcasing his commitment to using food for social good. Marina Ferreira, co-creator of Rose Water Cocktail Company and General Manager and Partner at Botanica Art and Cocktails in North Park, innovatively curates a diverse, sustainable cocktail menu, reintroducing historical spirits and empowering women in the industry, transforming Botanica into a sought-after destination. Reserve your spot for an unforgettable dining experience that pays homage to Dia De Los Muertos in a culinary journey like no other!

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Amanda Cote of Michigan State University about Princess Zelda being cast as the protagonist for the first time in a main "Legend of Zelda" game.

Badfish, longtime Sublime tribute band, on winter tour with groundbreaking original music in tow make stop in Solana Beach on March 8! By Mario Tarradell Badfish is a vibe. Badfish is a sonic house party complete with plenty of gyrating fans sipping libations and enjoying other various extra-curricular activities.. Badfish is feel-good music. For 22 years, the Rhode Island-based band – Joel Hanks on bass, Scott Begin on drums, Pat Downes on vocals and guitar, Danny Torgersen on horns, keyboards, and guitars – have successfully paid tribute to Sublime, the short-lived but influential California group that brought ska-punk and reggae-rock to the mainstream. Badfish’s heartfelt celebration of Sublime’s musical spirit and legacy is so sought-after that they’ve headlined theaters, sold out shows, and played 15-20 gigs a month. But now, Badfish is more. After two decades of Sublime reverence, it’s time for Badfish originality. Badfish is releasing their own songs in early 2024. Their Sublime repertoire will be augmented by some fresh original tracks that promise to blend seamlessly together. And now it’s time for the “High With You” tour. Catch Badfish playing the best of Sublime and the best of Badfish in concert March 8 at 9pm (doors @ 8:30 p.m.) at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, CA. Tickets are $25-$42; 21 & over, please. Get your tickets HERE. “Putting out original music alongside being a tribute band has always been a point of interest to us,” says Begin. “It’s been a tricky path to walk, though. Yet as the years have gone by and we’ve gotten to witness our little show turn into somewhat of a movement within the scene, we are at the point where we feel we have something of real heart and value to add not only to our show but to the American reggae scene.” That means you’ll hear Sublime staples “What I Got,” “Santeria,” and “Wrong Way” intertwined with Badfish’s own groove heavy “High With You,” “Surf Party Lord,” “Trippin’,” and the in-your-face swagger of “FYPM.” The new tunes are vibrant, brimming with reggae beats and rock-punk strut. Resistance is futile, you’re going to move. “With the kinetic energy that the band has amassed over years of performing, the ideas just started to flow out of the blue and we were lucky enough to capture them,” says Begin. “Perspective is a great tool in music composition, and we’ve got plenty of that by now. When it feels right, it feels right…and these songs sure feel right.” Badfish’s “High With You” tour is shaping up to be the biggest of the band’s career. Dates are already set for late December through mid-February with more gigs to be added. With the new original music as part of the set list, Badfish members hope to create a symbiotic balance between yesterday and today that elevates their game. Because Badfish is absolutely a vibe. Catch Badfish on social media: Follow them on Instagram, like their Facebook page, subscribe to their YouTube channel, and follow them on X (formerly Twitter). Also, check out the Badfish website for more details on this cool groove band.

The agreement, which will give controllers 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off before and after a midnight shift, comes after close calls between planes that were following orders from controllers.

Material Intimacies is a one night performance art gathering that invites viewers to contemplate the ephemeral edges between the self and the collective body curated by Jun!Yi Min. Performance artists JAX, Jun!, Hamsa Fae, and erika, fruiting will offer durational and staged works as portals of liminality, disruption, and soft ferocity. About the artists: erika, fruiting researches practices and states of <con/tending with> through the construction of {experimental} experiences and trace encounters. in surfacing the un/bounds of the body, they investigate the we(ight) of being alive. more at www.erikaaa.info / @softfruiting JAX is an interdisciplinary artist from Los Angeles, CA. (I’m not gonna talk in third person lol) My inspiration comes from following my MTDNA line to the Mitochondrial Eve, and unpacking the grief stored and transferred from the womb and body of the mothers before me. I use synthetic braiding hair along with Black coded items to create installations that incorporate my own performances, using lighting, sound, dance and action. I think of them as sets or stages that also present a subject and background for my video making, as well as supporting my sculptural and printed matter practice. I am interested in theatricality and the innate theatricality of Blackness; obsessed with exaggeration, layering and grandness, which both show up in the way I display and contextualize my work.Extremely long hair, dramatic lighting as well as presenting myself as an extension of the installation in ways that compromise my own mobility, are necessary repeating themes.It is important that I am visible in the work, though my presence is often obscured.It is also important that I do the most. (using AAVE terms). To take up space, encroach on the space and build a nest as if I’d always been there. I am an alumni at UC Berkeley, where I received my B.A in Art Practice, African American Studies and Creative Writing. I am currently attending UC San Diego as a MFA candidate for Visual Arts. Jun!yi Min (she/her) is a performance artist from singapore living and working in San Diego. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Visual Arts at uc San Diego. Jun!’s works deal with queering Asian familial ties and exploring the concept of home in a trans body. Her durational performances challenge her audience’s sensitivity to looking and calls the audience to witness and extend care to the enduring body. Jun! has performed at Bread and Salt, Teatro Morelos, and St Paul’s Episcopal Church. She was a part of a group exhibition at Project [Blank], The Northfield Arts Guild, and has also received a grant to perform at the Qualcomm Institute in 2022. Jun! also performed and curated Queering the Table at Mingei Museum, a one-day gathering dedicated to queer Asians in San Diego. Hamsa Fae (she/her) is a trans-Vietnamese woman and interdisciplinary artist who is native to Los Angeles. She comes from a rich lineage of mystics and healers, and has integrated such identities into her work. Hamsa’s artistic practice uses body and memory as medium for exploring the Asian American diaspora, ecological reverence, and queerness. Her process calls upon her poetry to re-narrate dreamscapes through performance. Her poetry book, Blood Frequency, was awarded by C&R Press and the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network in 2022. This work along with her recent performance, “Homework”, debuted at the Mingei International Museum to audiences in 2023. Related links: Project [BLANK] website | Instagram | Facebook

Earlier this month, a Gettysburg College student used a box cutter to write a racial slur on another student's chest during a social gathering on campus. The incident is under campus investigation.

Both Republicans and Democrats are trying to marshal Native American voters in Arizona, which could prove decisive to winning the key state.

Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.

Gather all your girls for a Galentine’s celebration at Punch Bowl Social, which is hosting a game night complete with cute swag, Instagrammable cocktails and a live DJ – female, of course – to keep the party going on Friday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 – 10 pm PST. For your $15 ticket, you’ll get a friendship bracelet, heart-shaped sunglasses reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s video for “22,” and your choice of board games. Don’t miss out on the pink punch, cocktails and karaoke! To add to the fun – Punch Bowl Social’s San Diego location will host a pop-up market with the following vendors: • Permanent Jewelry by Sparked Up • Nail Art from Anne Dominique Nail Artist • Flash tattoos from Stay Sacred Tattoo Register for the fun-filled Galentine’s night at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galentines-party-punch-bowl-social-san-diego-tickets-798854664807?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Punch Bowl Social on Facebook + Instagram