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America's urban search and rescue teams are facing financial and political pressure. However, their work has never been more in demand, as weather disasters become increasingly common.

Ephraim Reitman started playing guitar at twelve years old and developed an affinity for Latin based music. He began playing with the local musicians in his Philadelphia neighborhood. At 15 he started studying percussion with Butch Ballard, a drummer for Count Basie and Duke Ellington, which in turn help his guitar playing. In 1976 he joined The Wire and Wood Band as a percussionist and vocalist. He is currently the percussionist for Elegencia Doub’le, a piano duo. Don Boyd was born Pomona, CA (many, many decades ago). He attended Mount San Antonio College, Cal State Los Angeles. He studied Jazz and played in various Jazz groups and multiple Top-40 bands from 1977 through present day. Married Rita Boyd on June 25 1994 and moved to Oceanside in September 1994. He has three amazing children; Wyatt Boyd, Savannah Boyd and Gabriel Boyd (ages 24 - 28). Ephraim and Donn met in the Fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

For more than a year, Attorney General Bonta has been looking into the El Cajon Police Department’s sharing of license plate reader data with out-of-state agencies.

Earlier mergers, like Disney's 2019 acquisition of Fox, cut the number of films studios released theatrically — a troubling trend for theater owners already coping with consolidation and streaming.

Even before the president's falling out with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., over the Epstein files, some Republicans questioned Trump's policy interpretation of what "America First" means.

In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.

Join the Samuel Lawrence Foundation for a free, unforgettable evening where music and science meet. Internationally acclaimed German pianist Danae Dörken performs an all-Bach recital, paired with insights from leading ocean scientists, Professor Lynne Talley (The Planet’s Ocean Currents) and Professor Jeff Severinghaus (CO₂ Changes Over Time). This unique Science + Music collaboration explores the beauty of Bach’s timeless works alongside groundbreaking research about our changing planet. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oceans-of-bach-presented-by-samuel-lawrence-foundation-tickets-1847095736069 Samuel Lawrence Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

The Interior Department proposed reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations first made during the Republican's first term. Those changes were reversed under former President Biden.

As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy. "The Librarians" offers a rattling look at coordinated efforts to ban books. More importantly, it introduces viewers to the everyday and increasingly vital heroes pushing back: the librarians who sound the alarm to both legislative and grassroots attempts to pull books from school and public libraries. In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of White Christian Nationalism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Community Resource Center (CRC) invites you to Jingle & Mingle, an evening of holiday cheer, community connection and heartfelt giving. Celebrate the season while bringing hope and stability to local families facing hunger, homelessness, and trauma. Your support funds CRC's comprehensive wraparound services – providing help and healing all year long – as well as their Holiday Baskets program. Guests will enjoy festive holiday fare, live and silent auctions, raffles, entertainment by local musician Rob Robinson and joyful mingling with friends old and new. The event will include a program featuring stories of impact from CRC clients and inspiring words from CEO John Van Cleef, showcasing how the community's generosity transforms lives. Visit: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Lsm/ Community Resource Center on Instagram and Facebook