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San Diego police have released almost 100 records of officer misconduct, but a third are missing what discipline the officers received. In other news, a new leader will soon take command of San Diego’s Salk Institute. Plus, we have details on the San Diego Latino Film Festival as it marks a major milestone this year.

With a dramatic jump in cases — and a strain of mpox that is deadlier than the virus that went global in 2022 — specialists are scrambling to rein it in.

The Maraya Winter Arts Festival will feature performances by our youth academy students, our original dance theatre production of "Bayanihan," delicious Filipino food, and a blood drive to address health inequities in San Diego's blood supply. Sunday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Wilson Middle School Performing Arts Theatre Entrance to PARKING GARAGE, park on level 2, on the north side of the school: 3733 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105* (VERY IMPORTANT*Use this El Cajon address in Google Maps to find the parking lot, even though Google will tell you the school address is on Orange Avenue). Schedule: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Pre-show Activities, Games, Filipino Food + Blood Drive 12:30 p.m. - House Opens 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - Opening Act/"Bayanihan" 1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Intermission 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Student Winter Showcase (10 minute intermission) 3:30 - 5 p.m. - Post Show Reception + Blood Drive Maraya Performing Arts on Facebook

Federal housing vouchers are the largest rental aid program, but many landlords reject them. Experiments will test whether cash helps more people sign a lease.

Gather with friends and family at The Seabird Resort in Oceanside for Easter festivities. In addition to a complimentary Easter craft station, guests and locals can enjoy the following Easter programming: Easter Egg Hunts: The Seabird Resort will have two Easter Egg Hunts at 11a.m. and Noon at the Grand Coastal Terrace! The egg hunt is complimentary for hotel guests, and only $10 per child for non-hotel guests. Please gather at the Grand Coastal Foyer approximately 15 minutes before the hunt start time. Groups will be divided by ages 0 – 4, 5 – 9 and 10 and older. Build a Bunny station: Children will get their own 16” plush animal they will get to hand stuff | $25 per animal, $10 per outfit Easter Cookie Decorating: $5 per packet, each packet comes with two cookies

Join our fabulous local authority on the topic of Jewish San Diego, Donald H. Harrison, as he discusses his new book series – “Schlepping and Schmoozing along The Interstate 5,” 3 volume collection. Learn about the Jewish stories he discovered at every exit along the freeway and his process of undercovering these stories. Come and hear Donald as he shares how Jewish stories can be found all around us. This event will take place at Yiddishland CA. The ticket price includes a signed copy of the chosen volume of the book and nosh and drink. For all in-person participants, will have increased measures of security provided by the office of the mayor of San Diego.

The salmon industry, worth about half a billion dollars, is devastated. The culprits: Drought and decades of water diversions and development.

United States-Mexico border arrests during July have plummeted to a new low for Joe Biden’s presidency, raising prospects a temporary ban on asylum may be lifted soon.

The San Diego WorldAffairs Council presents the Distinguished Speaker Series featuring: William Slomanson DATE/TIME: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. VENUE: National University Presentation Description: Most of us have studied the Middle East in a variety of educational contexts. We are aware of the conflicts. But we could all benefit from: (1) traveling there; or (2) being taken there via this photo presentation of some spectacular venues, and discussion about the (primarily non-political) history of the "Bible Belt:" Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine. Did you ever wonder about what that area of the world actually looks like? Why it's a tourist hot spot for sophisticated travelers? Attending this presentation will yield the ability to more intelligently think and communicate about the Middle East. About William Slomanson: Prior to law school, Professor Slomanson was a Navy officer and awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his service in Viet Nam. He was an attorney for a Los Angeles insurance defense firm. In 1992, he was appointed Editor or of the American Society of International Law’s section on the United Nations Decade of International Law−serving as Chair of the section from 1995 to 2006. In 1993, he lectured on the teaching of international law to the United Nations Sixth Committee (legal) at the United Nations in New York. In 1997, he taught the school’s first paperless course, based on his web page and motions submitted via e-mail. In 1999, Professor Slomanson was appointed to the California Law Revision Commission’s Civil Procedure Panel of Experts. He taught in Kosovo each summer, where he was a Visiting Professor at the Pristina University (2002-2011). Professor Slomanson has lectured on international topics in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Canada, China, Cuba, England, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Kosovo, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, and various locations in the United States. In Fall 2007, he was appointed to serve as a Corresponding Editor for the American Society of International Law’s International Legal Materials. In 2015, he received his twelfth Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bar teaching award and the San Diego County Law Library Foundation Bernard E. Witkin Award for Excellence in Legal Education. In 2017, Professor Slomanson received the Marquis Who’s Who Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2018, he received the Student Bar’s Lewis and Clark Award for Innovative Teaching. In 2023, he received the California Western School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award. Professor Slomanson is listed in the Directory of American Scholars, Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in American Education. He has published extensively in the fields of civil procedure and international law−having authored, co-authored, or edited twenty-eight books. His scholarship has been cited over 4,000 times.

With over 35,000 people expected on Wednesday's parade and Holiday Bowl at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., respectively, authorities are closing roads around Petco Park downtown and urging people to take public transportation to the game.