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The California Judges Association (CJA)’s Judicial Fairness Coalition (JFC) has planned a series of regional virtual town hall meetings throughout the state titled “Judges & Politics: Navigating the Intersection of Law, Power and Ethics.” All of the town halls are free of charge and open to the public, and the first two programs in the series will take place February 25 and March 19 at 4:30 p.m. PT. on Zoom There will be four town halls in total, presented in collaboration with the California Lawyers Association and the California Lawyers Foundation. Delineated by region, each town hall will feature local judges and moderators, and participants will have an opportunity to submit questions in advance. The Southern California Coastal Town Hall will be held on February 25 and panelists include Judge Lee Gabriel, Orange County Superior Court, Judge Robert Trentacosta, San Diego Superior Court, and Judge Laura Walton, Los Angeles Superior Court. The discussion will be moderated by Jerrilyn Malana, Chief Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. The Southern California Inland Town Hall will take place on March 19, and panelists include Judge Sean Lafferty, Riverside Superior Court, Judge Marco Nunez, Imperial County Superior Court, and Judge John Pacheco (Ret.), previously with the San Bernardino Superior Court. Greg Rizio, the Immediate Past President of CAL-ABOTA, will moderate the Southern California Inland Town Hall.

San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash is back! Join us for the ultimate brunch affair - with delicious bites, sips, and fun! Splurge on unlimited eats, brunch cocktails and craft coffee at San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash. We're bringing together the best brunch scene San Diego has to offer. Local businesses will serve up their signature fare within Omni La Costa's perfectly manicured grounds. So, let's spend our Saturday together, SDM style - breakfast cocktails, vibrant dishes, and good company! Tickets include unlimited food and drinks. This event is 21+ Parking is available on site for $10 per vehicle, but we recommend carpooling or utilizing ride share services (i.e. uber, lyft, taxis). Brunch Bash tickets typically sell out and capacity is limited. In the event that tickets aren’t sold out, they will be available for purchase at the door. Tickets sell out early every year. Advanced purchase is highly recommended! One (1) year print subscription to San Diego Magazine is included with your ticket purchase and will be mailed to your mailing address if the opt-in is selected.

Join Us for a Community Planting Day Full of Love, Growth, and Connection! Dig in with us at Roots of Love, a vibrant and engaging community planting day where we’ll come together to plant native plants, foster meaningful connections, and celebrate the powerful collaboration of Black leaders in gardening. Hosted at the beautiful S&S Friendly Ranch, this event highlights the importance of environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and honoring the legacy of our ancestors. In collaboration with Blk Girls Who Garden, we’ll showcase the beauty of Black leadership, legacy, and unity in gardening. Together, we’ll create an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on planting, storytelling, and activities that inspire harmony with the land and each other. Event Highlights Community Planting: Root native plants into the earth as we work together to grow a greener future. Interactive Activities: • 30 minute guided movement flow • “Rooted in Love” seed art and plant message craft • Snap a photo at the “Love Grows Here” photo frame • Jumpers & lawn games Live Music: Groove to beats by DeeJay Dandelion while connecting with others Food & Refreshments About Our Collaboration with Blk Girls Who Garden: We are thrilled to partner with Blk Girls Who Garden for this event. Their inspiring story as a Black-owned plant operation, their dedication to gardening alongside family, and their mission to uplift communities align beautifully with the heart of Roots of Love. Together, we’re creating a space to honor the cultural and environmental significance of gardening while empowering future generations. Support Local Black-Owned Businesses Visit the Blk Girls Who Garden table to hear their inspiring story, purchase plants, and discover their mission to create sustainable change through gardening. How to Get Involved Volunteers: Help make this day a success by assisting with planting, setup, or activities. Promotion: Share this event with your community and join us in celebrating Black leadership and environmental stewardship!

In Charles Baxter's new novel, a small-town insurance salesman buys a blood test that can predict romantic entanglements, promotions — and more. It's a screwball satire of all-American zaniness.

We hear about what factors have led to workers to feeling disconnected at work, as employee satisfaction at work matched a record low this year.

Efforts to improve officers' mental health have grown over the past five years. They were sparked in part by the death of George Floyd, which prompted a wave of anti- police protests.

A performance of the masterpiece will be transmitted into space on Saturday. The waltz has been associated with space travel since its inclusion in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Under the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule barring medical debt from appearing on credit reports. Now, the agency is siding with the credit industry groups suing to have the rule vacated.

President Trump has ordered a Veterans Affairs campus in West Los Angeles to house 6,000 homeless vets by 2028, but details are elusive.

This novel stands apart from other tales of mothers stretched too thin. Jessica Stanley weaves family frustrations with British politics and global events because our life and our times are connected.