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Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6, which would have forbid forced prison labor. Reparations advocates want to try again in 2026.

Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Join us for TAP’s 4th Annual Tinsel & Tails Holiday Extravaganza, a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, paws, and fun!This family and dog-friendly event is free to enter and open to the public. Whether you’re looking for a fun outing with the family or just want to celebrate the season with your furry friends, this is the place to be!Event Highlights:* FREE Goodie bags valued at $100 for the first 50 attendees* Pawliday Market featuring local vendors with gifts and treats for both humans and pets including … Puppy Picnic Co — Pure Pawsh — Teressa Lane Jewelry — Kiki’s Pawtique — Spread Pawzitivity — Dog Devoted Vintage — Hera The Dog Vodka — Dexter’s Deli — Poisonousme Caricatures and more!* Food Trucks offering delicious bites from Pacific Island Crave, Prince St Pizza, We Be Grubbin, and Sabor Piri Piri* $5 Drinks to keep the holiday spirits flowing* Exciting Raffle and Silent Auction with amazing prizes* A Puppy Party for endless cuddles and cuteness* Festive Photo Booth to capture your memories* Music All Night with beats by DJ C-Riz to keep the party going* Fun for ALL ages! Kids crafts, face painting, hair stylist, magician, and the one and only DOG MAN will be there handing out some free Dog Man swagMark your calendars and come celebrate with The Animal Pad. It’s a night of fun, festivities, and fundraising, all while supporting our mission to save dogs in need!The Animal Pad on Facebook / Instagram

In a board letter, Supervisor Jim Desmond proposed directing the chief administrative officer to express support for U.S. House Resolution 28, a bill that bans transgender women from competing in female sports.

In Chicago, hundreds of immigrants are skipping health appointments and leaving prescriptions at the pharmacy because of fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.

Some companies have announced diversity rollbacks — but many more are deleting or softening language from their investor disclosures, an NPR analysis finds.

The rebels continued advances in eastern Congo despite their own announcement of a cease-fire. The U.N. secretary-general called for them to lay down their guns and agree to mediation.

Ring in the New Year with a Family-Friendly Masquerade Party at the Living Coast Discovery Center!Join us for a mystical New Year’s Eve celebration for the whole family! Put on your favorite masquerade mask and prepare for an evening packed with fun, adventure, and surprises featuring scavenger hunts and activities to learn about the power of camouflage, encounters with some of your favorite animal ambassadors, a mingling magician who will amaze you throughout the night, a silent disco so you can dance the night away, a 360 photo booth so you can remember the night for years to come, a variety of tasty treats and refreshments available for purchase, and so much more!Visit: Masquerade at the MarshLiving Coast Discovery Center on Instagram and Facebook

Hope is a vital tool for advancing human well-being and creating social change, but what happens when it fades into hopelessness? In this insightful reflection, Dr. Shawn Loescher (NU, MS ’13) shares his personal journey through the cycles of hope and despair and offers practical strategies for navigating the quiet space in-between. Join us to explore how we can reclaim hope and meaning when life feels stuck in silence.

California’s estimated 100,000 undocumented college students are grappling with President Trump’s plans of mass deportations. Dream centers on many campuses are stepping in to provide guidance and meet the skyrocketing demand for legal services from students.