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(updated) Celebrate National Poetry Month with San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez, PhD, as he reads from his new poetry book. I ask about what falls away is an extended elegy set in the alleyways and Pacific-bound boulevards of San Diego during the global health crisis. Copies will be available for optional purchase. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Academy of American Poets and the Mellon Foundation.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3059 into law Monday, intended to allow more families to receive donor milk for their babies regardless of what insurance they have.

The LUNG FORCE Walk provides critical funds for lifesaving research, early detection initiatives, and awareness outreach to vulnerable communities. Join us and turn small steps into bold strides toward a world without lung cancer and lung disease. Come out and experience the celebratory and welcoming atmosphere of a LUNG FORCE event. It doesn’t matter how you roll, whether you like to saunter, run, power-walk, or stroll: all apply at the Tenth Annual LUNG FORCE Walk – California. It’s a celebratory atmosphere for all ages and abilities. Furry friends are welcome. Here’s what you can expect on Walk Day: 11:00 a.m. – Registration & Festival Opens 12:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremony with STAR 94.1 Radio Personality DeIana Bennett 12:30 p.m. – Walk Start & Beer Garden & Food Trucks Open 1:30 p.m. – Awards & Prizes 2:30 p.m. – Closing Ceremony 3:00 p.m. – Festival ends

Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote a new children's book inspired by affirmations they share with their daughter and scores of young people they meet through their activism.

Make plans to visit North City in San Marcos for an exciting weekend as it transforms into a hub of adrenaline-fueled action with the return of the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) on April 27-28. This eagerly awaited event promises an exhilarating Euro-style cycling spectacle, set to be a highlight for cyclists, beer enthusiasts, waffle lovers, and spectators looking to enjoy the food and cycling action. Enjoy shopping at over 50 vendors along with a variety of other booths from local family-owned businesses. The event is sure to be loaded with family fun, food, and craft beer creating a dynamic space for all San Diegans and visitors to enjoy. The excitement begins on Saturday, April 27, with the BWR Unroad Expo at North City from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Race day, April 28, begins with a 5:00 a.m. Belgian Waffle feast for the riders, and the races kick off at 7:00 a.m., followed by a Belgian Waffle feast for spectators and the public featuring freshly made waffles and a selection of Belgian ales from the Lost Abbey and Draft Republic. For more information visit here.

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network has been dedicated to organizing and hosting Walks to End Bladder Cancer for well over a decade. These walk events play a vital role in increasing awareness about bladder cancer, providing essential support to thousands of individuals living with the disease, and generating crucial funds for bladder cancer education programs and research initiatives. These nationwide events have included thousands of walkers in 47 states and have raised more than $6 million to fund BCAN’s vital educational and support programs and services.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country was facing “one of the most dangerous phases of its history” amid Israel’s ground incursion into southern Lebanon, which began late Monday.

This year, filmmaker Sterlin Harjo, poet Jericho Brown and disability rights activist Alice Wong are among the recipients of the so-called "genius grants." Each fellow receives $800,000.

Shailaja Paik faced prejudice because of her family's Dalit caste and her gender. As a historian she's written ground-breaking books on India's Dalits and is now a MacArthur 'genius grant' awardee.

Join us for our exciting festival kick-off concert featuring Melonie Grinnell and more artists to be announced! This performance is held in The JAI, our intimate cabaret-style concert space where one can enjoy wine, cocktails, table-service, and more.