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McAlister Institute is proud to announce its 8th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon, taking place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. at Coasterra on Harbor Island. This special fundraising event supports McAlister Institute’s mission to break the stigma surrounding alcoholism and drug addiction, while also providing vital resources to individuals on their recovery journey. Hosted by NBC 7 Anchor and Reporter Omari Fleming, the luncheon will feature a keynote address from Scott Wahl, the 26th Chief of Police for the City of San Diego. This year’s event will also commemorate a significant milestone, as it marks the introduction of McAlister Institute’s new Chief Executive Officer, Marisa Varond. The luncheon will offer an intimate setting for McAlister Institute staff, donors, individuals in recovery, and community advocates to come together and celebrate the organization's ongoing mission of providing critical alcohol and drug treatment services to those in need. Event Schedule: 11:15 am – Check in 11:30 am – Networking 12:15 pm – Lunch & program Tickets for the Miracles of Recovery Luncheon are now available online for $250 per person. Guests are encouraged to dress in business attire. For more information on the event, purchase tickets, or donate if you can’t attend, please click here. Sponsorship Opportunities $2,500 Miracle Sponsor: digital event recognition & table of 10 $5,000 Courage Sponsor: exclusive welcome signage & 5 tickets. $10,000 Hope Sponsor: branded programs for paddle raise & table of 10 $20,000 Gratitude Sponsor: recognition as presenting sponsor, branded podium & table of 10 If you want to help sponsor this event or have any other questions, please contact us: 619.729.2338 or email: michelle.kveen@mcalisterinc.org

To celebrate its arrival in Escondido, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will host a grand opening event on Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m. featuring exclusive giveaways, a special grand opening menu item, and live entertainment. The event is open to the public. The First 100 Guests Receive: Tote bag, t-shirt, stickers, and a Spam Musubi Grand Opening Exclusive: Sweet & Spicy Chicken Katsu – a bold new twist on a fan-favorite dish, available for a limited time Comeback Offer: Guests will receive a free Spam Musubi on their next visit with purchase Mobile App Special: Download the L&L app to redeem a free Spam Musubi Visit: https://www.hawaiianbarbecue.com/locations/escondido/ L&L Hawaiian Barbecue on Instagram and Facebook

The attacks was one of the largest on Ukraine's capital in months. It came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared for the G7 summit in Canada, where he is pushing for stronger sanctions on Russia.

Women have an evolutionary advantage when it comes to living longer. They outlive men by about five years. This gender gap is true for many mammals, but a new study shows how human males could narrow it.

Over 1,200 Hollywood figures, among them Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik and Sharon Osbourne, signed a letter on Thursday rejecting a previous call to boycott Israeli film groups.

Enjoy a morning learning about and stewarding the special habitats of the San Diego River Mouth! This event will include rotations so you can enjoy all the site has to offer, including: * Document the biodiversity of the beautiful San Diego Estuary as part of the City Nature Challenge! The City Nature Challenge is a global event where cities around the world compete to document as many species as possible in their urban areas. During this event, you'll learn how to collect essential species information by documenting plants and animals using the iNaturalist app on your smartphone. Your data collection will make a big difference by contributing to local and statewide conservation efforts. * Take a tour and guided nature walk led by our knowledgeable docents. * Finally, pitch in to help protect this rare habitat by removing invasive, non-native plants, repairing the protective sand fence, and removing trash. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: -Bring one smartphone or camera per group to participate in the iNaturalist activity -Familiarize yourself with the iNaturalist app: Watch this video -Check-In: 7:45 a.m., meet on the grass between the parking lot, the San Diego River Trail, and Ocean Villa Inn -Attire: Long pants are recommended and closed-toe shoes are required -Other Items to Bring: reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection -Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event -For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event -There are restroom facilities at this location -Family friendly (youth 4 and over with supervision, 14 and over with adult signature) Visit: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1038724 SD River Park Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

Policy experts say if the federal government cuts Medicaid by 10%, more than 100,000 San Diego County residents could lost Medi-Cal health insurance.

U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April — a modest slowdown from the previous month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.

Advocates in the region are launching two new organizations to support LGBTQ+ people, a sign of the border county’s strengthening community.

The rapper Playboi Carti's much-hyped MUSIC leads this week in albums. Plus, the rapper Doechii continues to make gains with her recently released "Anxiety" and Chappell Roan finds minor country chart success with "The Giver."