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Vargas, a Democrat and board chairwoman, was first elected in 2020 to replace Greg Cox, a longtime board member termed out of office. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve on the board.

California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday.

We're back with our second annual dog festival, the ultimutt dog-friendly event, Bark Bash 2024. It's an outdoor festival celebrating all things dog and all those that love them! Join us for Bark Bash 2024 on October 20 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and shop with 35+ vendors, dog rescues, and non-profits bringing all things dog! VIP Tickets: Custom Ceramic Paw Print Art Package --> Book as an add-on to this event! (Free Tickets > VIP Ticket Add-ons) Photo Shoot Package --> Book as an add-on to this event! (Free Tickets > VIP Ticket Add-ons) **Profits from all VIP ticket sales will be donated to Shelter to Soldier Free admission, VIP tickets, fun for the whole family (especially the pups!), support local small businesses, agility course, DIY dog crafts, permanent jewelry, bounce house, vineyard hay rides, photos ops (one just for the dogs too!), music & good vibes, plenty of wine & good food, and so much more! Our main stage will be host to fun contests with incredible donated prizes - dog costume contest, best trick contest, & a dog ice cream eating contest! Artisan treats, handmade pet accessories, several local rescues with adoptable pups, artisan handmade goods, dog toys, doggy photo sessions, and more We can’t wait to see & spend the day with you and your fur-iends!!

Nearly half of the over 400 species of trees in Balboa Park come from Australia. A tour of this collection, their unusual properties, and how they survive here will be explored. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

In the spirit of Italian Heritage Month, Bella Vita Fest celebrates Italian culture with chalk art, Italian music and wine, all in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy. More than 30+ expert chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, will line the streets of Little Italy, with live Italian music, Italian wine tasting, Italian merchants and Italian food for purchase. Plus, more than 20 Italian winemakers from 10-plus regions of Italy will be offering tastings, via Vicolo del Vino. The festival is free to attend and live chalk art is free to view; entrance at 550 W. Date Street, with a separate wine tasting ticket. Tickets – now on sale at www.bellavitafest.com – are $25 for 5 tastes and $55 for 12 tastes. An early bird discount is available until Friday, Sept. 20, where 5 tastes are $20 and 12 tastes are $45. ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum features a dizzying array of engines, dollhouses and much more — all in miniature.

Demers was diagnosed with hearing loss when he was 4 years old. As a kid, he saw nothing funny about it — but then he learned to make people laugh. He just dropped his fourth stand-up special.

Federal employees have received a second email from the Office of Personnel Management asking them what they did last week.

This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.

Asian grocery stores are a lifeline to the communities they serve. But store owners say the prospect of sweeping tariffs are threatening their ability to stock up on goods and keep prices affordable.