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The advisory group of nearly 100 independent civil, human rights and other organizations was formed in 2016 to address hate speech, child exploitation, suicide and other problems on the platform.

Today’s the day -- will Californians throw out Governor Gavin Newsom, or not? What do the polls say? And, city and county officials plan to open a new homeless shelter in San Diego’s Midway District for the chronically unhoused and those with substance abuse issues. Plus, at the Chula Vista campus of Southwestern College in the South Bay, the new fall semester is bringing new opportunities in the arts for students and local residents.

Nearly three decades of federal litigation have led up to the court order that forced R.J. Donovan correctional staff to use body-worn cameras — a first for California prisons. But while corrections officials say they’re committed to reform, they’re appealing the court’s order.

The North County Transit District announced Monday the California Energy Commission has awarded it a $4 million grant to construct a hydrogen fueling station at the agency's West Division Breeze Facility in Oceanside.

After a two-year delay, Local Roots Hard Kombucha opens its much-anticipated “Boochyard” tap room in North County. Owned, brewed, and operated by cousins – Ryan White and Joe Carmichael – Local Roots will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, March 26 from noon to 11:00 p.m. The all-day event will feature live music, giveaways, along with drink and food specials. The new 7,500-square-foot space (2,000 indoor and 5,500 outdoor patio) on the border of Vista and Carlsbad, will serve all products and flavors including favorites, such as: Cali Mule, Blood Orange Mimosa, Strawberry Mojito, Purple Haze, Island Vibes, Mai Tai, and a specialty Hop ‘N Citrus, collaboration with Second Chance Brew Co. Also debuting this spring is Local Roots’ Can-for-a-Cause to benefit the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Launching April 1 with special can art, proceeds between April and June will be donated to the Alliance, an international, nonprofit conservation organization. The Boochyard is located at 1430 Vantage Court, Suite 101 in Vista (92081). Taproom hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays noon to 11:00 p.m. and Sundays noon to 9:00 p.m. Hard kombucha is an alcoholic beverage and consumers must be 21+ to buy. Kombucha should also be refrigerated upon delivery. For more information, visit www.LocalRootsKombucha.com.

The combined airline would offer 1,000 daily flights to more than 145 destinations in 19 countries and directly add 10,000 jobs by 2026. But consumer advocates have their doubts.

Since the ordinance was written into law last year, more than 500 sidewalk vending permits have been issued to local vendors.

The Biden administration today said it is ready to quickly roll out vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 once the FDA and CDC give their approvals. Plus, Navy leaders say they're making changes and increasing oversight to correct widespread failures that led to the loss of the USS Bonhomme Richard as a result of arson more than a year ago. Meanwhile, a former police officer works to increase transparency and improve community relations in local law enforcement. Also, who is behind Let Them Breathe, which has become known nationally for its fight against mask mandates and other COVID restrictions in schools? And, from the archive, Julian this year was named an official Dark Sky community, just the second one in California after Borrego Springs. Finally, KPBS Arts Calendar Editor and Producer Julia Dixon Evans speaks to San Diego author Ari Honarvar about her debut novel, "A Girl Called Rumi."

Over the years Cinema Junkie has done a number of podcasts about Black cinema and the incredible diversity it contains.

DeSantis has made the culture wars central to his political identity — and intends to run that way in the GOP primary for president.