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The Birmingham movement in 1963 was a turning point when children joined the struggle for equal rights. The brutal response from white segregationists galvanized support for the Civil Rights Act.

Maritime Museum of San Diego, with an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels, including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India, invites Museum members, volunteers and public to celebrate the legendary vessel’s 159th birthday Sunday, November 13, 2022. The Museum plans to return the restored Euterpe figurehead to Star of India’s bow in the coming months as preparation for Star of India’s next sail, November 11 and 12, 2023. Star of India, built in 1863, is the world’s oldest active sailing ship and has circumnavigated the globe twenty-one times. Star of India first came to the City of San Diego in 1927. It was not until 1951 when Maritime Museum of San Diego made long-awaited historical renovations to the vessel originally named Euterpe, after the Greek goddess of music and poetry. Star of India relies on Maritime Museum of San Diego volunteers and a committed staff for her upkeep. San Diegans and visitors to our region alike will have the chance to come aboard Star of India for waterfront celebration festivities. For this day only, visitors may bring a friend or family member free with purchase of general admission ticket at regular price. General admission tickets provide visitors the opportunity to explore all of the historic vessels in the Maritime Museum plus enjoy dozens of below deck exhibits and galleries nested away and unseen from the embarcadero. General admission tickets include entrance to all Maritime Museum of San Diego vessels and exhibits. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for senior/military/students (13-17) and $10.00 for 12 and under and may be purchased in advance online or at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Ticket Booth located at Star of India Wharf, 1492 N. Harbor Drive (north embarcadero between Grape and Ash Street & next to Portside Pier), San Diego, CA 92101-3309. The Museum is open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ticket booth/entrance closes 4:00 p.m. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The Rob Machado Foundation Annual Benefit Concert and Fundraiser, featuring Grammy award-winning musician Lukas Nelson, will be held in partnership with Belly Up at Alila Marea Beach Resort on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. A culmination of the resort’s Alila Sessions Summer Series, which also supported the Rob Machado Foundation, proceeds from the concert will once again benefit the foundation, which aims to educate and empower young people to make sustainable choices. Limited tickets are available for $400 per person. Each ticket includes access to an outstanding menu from Executive Chef Claudette Zepeda; an amazing live and silent auction with one-of-a-kind surfboards, musical instruments, bucket list trips and more; and, of course, a live performance from Lukas Nelson. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Join us, Wednesday November 16 @ 8 p.m., at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute. The American Me Comedy tour and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including the provocative, edgy, and extremely funny headliner: Shang Forbes. Shang has performed in many of America’s best clubs and has been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, BET+, Starz and NBC to name a few! Joining Shang will be the reigning World Series of Comedy Champion: the charismatic feature, Wyatt Cote, and the witty, Crack’Em Up stylings of Ellen Sugarman and Black Pedro! It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause supporting #Thriving Oceans for a Healthier World! Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-1116 Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport. Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI), a non-profit scientific research organization committed to conserving and renewing marine life to ensure a healthier planet. Hubbs-SeaWorld team of experts provides innovative and objective scientific solutions to challenges threatening ocean health and marine life in our rapidly changing world. Through their works, for over 60 years, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute is committed to creating future citizen advocates for ocean health and marine life by advancing public appreciation for scientific discovery. HSWRI’s research is never complete. Whether it is deploying rescue teams, replenishing depleted fish populations, protecting habitats or simply better understanding life in our oceans, they encourage life-long learning in ocean science through public outreach to help create a planet where human and marine life thrive together. Come laugh with us in support of Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute. #Thriving Oceans for a Healthier World #SeaChange #Comedy For A Cause Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

In an all too familiar trend, case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise as the U.S. makes its way through another summer coronavirus surge. Next, months after a vaccine mandate went into effect for San Diego city employees, those employees who refuse both vaccines and COVID testing are starting to get Notices of Termination. Then, KPBS investigative reporter Amita Sharma tells us the story of Sara Kruzan, who was pardoned by Governor Gavin Newsom last week after being imprisoned for murder in 1995. Next, how a free yoga class in South Los Angeles came to be in the wake of protests against Black lives lost to violence. Then, KPBS North County reporter Alexander Nguyen shares the story of a San Marcos man connecting with his Nordic roots by building a Viking ship. Finally, as costs from climate related disasters continue to climb, a new book makes the case that the battle against climate change is more than an environmental issue, but also an economic one.

Dev Shah won by correctly spelling "psammophile," a noun that is used to describe animals and plants that prefer to live in sandy soil environments

Boeing was set to launch its first astronauts into space next month. But engineers found flammable tape and problems with the capsule's parachutes. The Starliner program has been plagued by delays.

As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.

St. Paul’s PACE, a program that cares for San Diego’s most frail and low-income seniors, is hosting their annual St. Paul’s Essential Needs Drive (SPEND), kicking off on Friday, November 18 – collecting items through December 16. Each year, the drive is meant to encourage San Diegans to donate essential items or small gifts. St. Paul’s PACE cares for seniors; through this drive, San Diegans are called to help too! The program has close to 1,300 seniors and the goal is to provide essential needs and fall/winter items this holiday season to all participants. All items must be new and are asked to be unwrapped. Items of need include: Food gift cards, Non-perishable canned goods, cleaning supplies, blankets, socks, hygiene products, etc. There are four donation drop-off locations – open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – at St. Paul’s PACE San Diego: 111 Elm Street, San Diego, CA 92101 St Paul’s PACE Chula Vista: 630 L Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911 St. Paul’s PACE El Cajon: 1306 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 St. Paul’s PACE North County: 304 Seacrest Way, Encinitas, CA 92024 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Rep. Juan Vargas, said there were too many items he disagreed with to vote for it.