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U.S. farms have faced worker shortages for years. Now compounding the problem: The children of farmworkers are leaving the fields, forcing farm owners to look to other countries for labor.

Marjane Satrapi's memoir has a history of garnering controversy — it's been on the ALA's list of most challenged books and continues to be the subject of debate about inclusion in school curriculums.

In a new memoir, Worthy, Pinkett Smith writes about her marriage to Will Smith, about how she charted a course from Baltimore to Hollywood, and about her close friendship with rapper Tupac Shakur.

Del Mar Antiques + Art + Design Show Returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds (Del Mar CA) The Del Mar Antiques + Art + Design Show produced by Dolphin Promotions will return to the Bing Crosby Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Appraisals will be offered by experienced and knowledgeable experts in the antiques industry to all customers who want to bring items with them to the show. There is a fee of $5 per item for appraisals. The Del Mar Antiques + Art + Design Show will present 100 premier exhibitors offering a broad range of quality antiques including fine antique furniture, silver, paintings, bronzes, weaponry, porcelain, Asian antiques, antique and estate jewelry and watches, pottery, lighting, crystal, prints, oriental rugs, rare books, textiles, posters, toys, dolls, vintage designer clothing and accessories and much, much more! Date | Friday, April 29, 2022 - Sunday, May 1, 2022 Location | Del Mar Fairgrounds Ticket Prices | $8 For further information on this event please visit: https://delmarantiques.com/event/058ee869-04f5-4f18-a0a0-9e4316558333

The Surfrider Foundation has been preparing for what it says is the dirtiest day at the beach: July 5.

A self-professed recovering engineer critiques the design of modern roads. Meanwhile, it’s National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Father Joe's Villages and Mission Federal Credit Union are partnering to bring awareness to these pressing issues in San Diego. Plus, with the COP26 climate conference finished, global leaders now have the task of following up on ambitious promises made to help fight climate change.

Experience a unique collection of paintings, mixed media, photography, fiber arts, sculpture, and more at the Front Porch Gallery’s Annual Juried Exhibition. Rich in cultural diversity, this unique collection features artwork created by some of the most vibrant, locally and nationally known artistic voices. Exhibition: July 17 – Sept. 3, 2022 Opening Reception: July 17 from Noon – 2 p.m. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. No admission fee Visit: www.frontporchgallery.org or call 760.795.6120

In 2020, Laura Gao hoped to visit her birthplace, Wuhan, to see her grandparents. The coronavirus caused her to cancel. They beat the virus and say they're now "walking backward" toward the sun.

"Witnesses" July 15 - 31, 2022 Five Jewish teens recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten. Five songwriting teams and Tony Award-winning writer Robert L. Freedman have crafted this world premiere theatrical event to bring their words to life and tell a story with stunning contemporary relevance. VOICES THAT MUST BE HEARD. VOICES WE MUST NEVER FORGET. Tickets: $35-$75 Visit Artcenter.org or call (800) 988-4253 California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook

The company has seen its share value drop sharply, and rivals are edging into the electric vehicle market. But after doubling its profits in a year, Tesla says it has no plans to slow down.