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America Ferrera (clockwise from top left), Eva Longoria, Rosie Perez, Ivette Rodriguez, Rosario Dawson and Christy Haubegger are using their platforms to promote empowerment and representation.

So few Latinas make it in Hollywood – those who do are pushing for representation

Actors Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Rosie Perez, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana and Gina Rodriguez are also directors, producers and activists.

A congressional report found financial technology companies, or fintechs, largely fueled PPP loan fraud. Bluevine, a fintech noted in the report, told NPR it adapted to threats of fraud better than other companies mentioned.

A congressional report says financial technology companies fueled rampant PPP fraud

Fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, which gave potentially forgivable loans to small businesses during the pandemic, was largely due to financial technology companies, according to a new report.

Mayor Todd Gloria’s $4.6 Billion Budget

Loans to nonprofit and small businesses, building "sexy" streets, investing in the city's Climate Equity Fund and supporting the San Diego Convention Center are among the highlights of Mayor Todd Gloria's $4.6 billion proposed budget. Meanwhile, clinics in National City were packed with young people now eligible for a covid-19 vaccine. Plus, Pac-Arts has their spring showcase opening next week. We’ll have a preview.

San Diego Opera Returns To The Drive-In

The ability to hold in-person events is rapidly moving forward but San Diego Opera has a long lead time for planning its events. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with the opera's general director David Bennett about what these changes mean for the company and about its events scheduled for the end of this month.

A police officer holds one of a group of men, among 31 arrested for conspiracy to riot and affiliated with the white nationalist group Patriot Front, after they were found in the rear of a U-Haul van in the vicinity of a North Idaho Pride Alliance LGBTQ+ event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on June 11, 2022.

Calls grow for a tougher legal approach to white nationalist group Patriot Front

Trials began this week in Idaho for 31 members of a far-right group accused of conspiring to riot at an LGBTQ event. But calls are growing for federal involvement to bring greater accountability.

Six students share their stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic defined their high school experiences (clockwise from top left)<strong>: </strong>Hector Flores, Alyssa Lanum, Kathryn Barto, Destiny Torres, Adam Raynard and Sasha Martell.

The 'guinea pig' generation: How the pandemic shaped this year's college freshmen

COVID-19 defined the high school experiences of many students entering college this fall. "I went from 16 to 18 in a blur," says one freshman.

Former Afghan interpreters demonstrate in June outside the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. They called for the Biden administration to modify the rules and speed up the processing of U.S. visas that have been promised to Afghans who worked for the U.S. military over the past two decades. The visas are known as Special Immigrant Visas, or SIVs.

Waiting For U.S. Visas, Afghan Interpreters Fear The Taliban

Thousands of Afghans who worked with U.S. forces were promised a U.S. visa in return. With American troops all but gone, it's unclear how the Biden administration will be able to keep that promise.

Kanye West holds a Yeezy shoe as he speaks on stage at the "Kanye West and Steven Smith in Conversation with Mark Wilson" at the on Nov. 7, 2019 in New York City.

Skechers says Ye was escorted out of its offices after an unannounced visit

It is unknown why the Grammy-winning rapper Ye showed up to the Los Angeles office, but it was the latest in a string of controversial episodes after the artist made several antisemitic remarks.

ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series

Taking place at the Piazza della Famiglia and the adjacent block of W. Date Street, ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series will include thirty select artists exhibiting their stunning works of art. The event will run every other Sunday including June 27, July 11, July 25, September 5, and September 19, giving locals and visitors incredible opportunities to purchase one-of-a-kind art from local, national, and international artists in a variety of mediums. When: 11am-6pm on June 27, July 11, July 25, September 5, September 19 Where: Little Italy San Diego | Piazza della Famiglia Cost: Free Website: artwalksandiego.org

"I want to see more opportunities for women who have a message, who are dark-skinned," says Jessy Wilson, whose uplifting "Keep Rising" with Angélique Kidjo closes the historical epic <em>The Woman King</em>.

How a triumphant anthem for 'The Woman King' brought Jessy Wilson back to music

Singer-songwriter Jessy Wilson was ready to walk away from music until her song "Keep Rising" was chosen as the closing anthem for the movie The Woman King.

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