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The California Legislature reconvenes with record diversity, but with several key questions and many significant challenges.

William MacAskill's book, What We Owe the Future, urges today's humans to protect future humans — an idea he calls longtermism. Here are a few of his hardly modest proposals.

Only one company makes the currently used monkeypox vaccine. Supply is limited in wealthy nations like the U.S. Less well-off nations, like Nigeria, where the outbreak began, have no vaccines at all.

Plotting the Novel: While your characters are the beating heart of your novel, your plot is its bones. Whether you are an outliner or someone who works on the fly, this basic architecture (the novel’s skeleton, so to speak) cannot be neglected. In this six-week workshop, we will work on understanding the essential plot requirements of a good story, and work on building a good strong supporting structure for your novel. Students will need to purchase “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Please note: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at mailto:programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link.

The local Julian Elementary School has an AMAZING Gardening Program, run by some all-star educators who love kids and gardening! And they sure could use some help with continuing funding for this stellar program that engages kids with hands-on education and develops a love for growing food. How could we not support this?? Fort Cross will be hosting a really fun event, jam-packed with fun and educational activities for the whole family! What: Fundraising event to benefit the Julian Elementary Garden Program! When: Saturday, June 4, 2022 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel CA 92070 In the Wynola area, smack dab in between Julian and Santa Ysabel. How much: $25 per person for ages 4 and older; based on admission. Fort Cross will donate 50% of ticket sales! Activities Included: • Petting Zoo • Interactive Reptile Show • Archery • Tomahawk Throwing • Ghost Town Slingshot Gallery • Lilac Maze • Treasure Hunt • Seed Balls • Paper Pots • Lawn Games • and more!

Relay For Life is a movement, a community of like-minded survivors, caregivers, local citizens, volunteers, and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer and own the power to make that change. Our community may be connecting in different ways right now, but our passion to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer is unchanged. Join us in our NEW location at Nobel Athletic Field and Recreation Center on August 6th from 10a.m.-10p.m. for Relay for Life of San Diego 2022! This year's theme is OLYMPICS so prepare for lots of games and activities for all to enjoy. Sign up, raise funds, and come join us as we Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back! PROUDLY REPRESENTING THESE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITIES: • Downtown San Diego • La Jolla • Scripps Ranch • North Eastern San Diego • San Diego State University • Santee • Lakeside • El Cajon • East County • South Bay Questions? Contact Sara Weiner | sara.weiner@cancer.org | 619.329.4795

An NPR investigation examined records of payouts by the city and found troubling patterns: Plaintiffs alleged that police often used excessive force. And several officers were repeatedly named.

A Yale professor of finance read through 50 popular finance books to see how they square with traditional economic theory.

The layoffs represent the single largest number of jobs cut at a technology company since the industry began aggressively downsizing last year.

The U.S. promised to slash its emissions and send tens of billions of dollars to low-lying and less well-off nations. The war in Ukraine is delaying that even as the toll from climate change rises.