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Tim Walz accepted the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination tonight in Chicago, closing out a slate of speakers that included Oprah Winfrey and former President Bill Clinton.

Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and influential talk show host, gave a thunderous speech endorsing the Harris-Walz campaign on Wednesday night.

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered a poem to rouse the audience in celebration of Vice President Harris.

Former President Bill Clinton spoke to the crowd on Night 3 of the DNC, thanking President Biden for his service, praising Kamala Harris and emphasizing the high stakes of the November election.

San Diegans are remembering Senator Dianne Feinstein’s life and legacy. In other news, San Diego scientists are advancing an effort to turn plants into allies in the battle to slow global warming. Plus, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando takes us behind the scenes of the world premiere of “Sumo.”

The event, billed as focused on national security issues, was part of former President Trump's weeklong series of counterprogramming to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Calling all book lovers!! Please join the Friends of the Library at Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe in the first annual Coast and Ranch Book Crawl on February 10-17, 2024. We are all nonprofit organizations, staffed by volunteers and our proceeds support our local libraries. The Coast and Ranch Book Crawl is a great way to explore these wonderful used bookstores discovering what makes each store so unique and special. From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, there's something for every avid reader, collector or casual book enthusiast. You can pick up your Passport at any of the bookstores and shop to your heart’s content during the week of February 10-17 2024. Each store will be offering specials to those who participate in the crawl. At each location you visit, you will receive a stamp in your Passport. Specials at each bookstore will be offered until your passport is stamped. After you receive your last stamp, please turn in your Passport at your final location and you will be entered into a drawing for several great prizes. You can find us at | • Title Wave Bookstore- 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 • Cardiff Book Nook - 2081 Newcastle Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007 • Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore - 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas 92024 • RSF Book Cellar -17040 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Participating in the Coast and Ranch Book Crawl is a great way to support your local libraries!

Rain or Shine! Find that perfect gown for your upcoming formal event – including our (Feb 3!) Viennese Nights Ball – knowing that you'll also be supporting our Ukrainian brothers and sisters. All items are in excellent, clean condition. Some are NWT. Unbeatable prices on: • Ballgowns and formal skirts of various sizes/styles • Formal bodices and corsets • Men's tux shirts (only a few left!) • Fans, hair items, and other accessories • Books (our family's true refugee story) Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and checks accepted. ALL proceeds are earmarked for Ukrainian relief.

As the DNC gets underway for the third night, protesters gathered in Union Park, a few blocks away from the United Center.

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, took to the podium at the DNC calling for a cease-fire deal so that the 109 remaining Hamas hostages can return home.