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A trained gynecologist, Gao became well-known across China for her relentless activism in exposing a man-made AIDS crisis and for her educational work to remove the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.

Supreme court justices in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming will hear arguments in cases that will impact abortion access across the Mountain West. Here's what to know.

A former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice runs a legal nonprofit, Redemption Earned, that helps aging and sick inmates win release from prison. Last year, 10% of Alabama prisoners received parole.

When children have stomach pain, many parents' minds go to appendicitis, which requires surgery. But if the child can jump without major pain, they are probably OK, doctors say.

We asked, you answered: fencing, small science projects and seeing national parks were among the top hobbies that NPR readers and listeners told us they were really into this year.

Manzanita Concerts is pleased to welcome Jeff Berkley. Local legend Jeff Berkley is a songwriter's songwriter, a real deal Americana craftsman. He has a warm, teddy bear hug of a voice and song hooks sure to charm. He maintains a busy calendar as a solo act, as half of his duo, Berkley Hart, and as a sideman in several bands. Jeff puts you at ease with his good humor, then engages you with his experience, his ear, and his passion. We're thrilled to have him! Free-will donations support the artist. For more on the monthly Manzanita Concert Series, visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

North Park Salsa Fest is back on Saturday, April 29! Local restaurants will compete to earn bragging rights for "Best Salsa". Join us for salsa tasting, food trucks, and a beer garden featuring local breweries and cocktails. Enjoy performances by the North Park community, including ballet folklorico, world dance, kid activities, musical performances, raffles, and more! Ticket presales start Monday, April 3 for a discounted price of $15. Tickets at the door will cost $20. The event is free to attend, but a ticket is required for salsa tasting. 100% of proceeds from this family-friendly event fund Jefferson Elementary, North Park’s public school. This event is presented by F45 & North Park Main Street and sponsored by Pretzels & Pints, My Point Credit Union, and Noël Wheeler Group.

San Diego County Orchid Society hosts its large, annual international show and sale, this year themed Orchids of the Earth. Enjoy world class displays, hundreds of magnificent plants, free classes, and conversations with orchid conservation experts. Connect with orchid growers and vendors from across the US around the globe on Earth Day weekend. See, learn, and shop at this grand celebration of beauty and color in Balboa Park’s Casa del Prado. Event details and walk-in class schedule can be accessed through here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter

Poliansky will perform music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy, César Franck, and Sergej Rachmaninow. A portion of the proceeds will be used to aid an orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico. Poliansky, born in Kiev in 1968, studied piano at the Lysenko Music School. He has won the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, Russia, the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Citta di Cantu in Italy. He has also won prizes in Tokyo, Montreal and at The International Duo Competition in Marseille, France. Poliansky performed as soloist with The Moscow Soloists, The Moscow Symphony Orchestra, The National Symphony of Ukraine, Budapest Strings, The National Orchestra of Malta and The KBS National Radio Orchestra of Korea. Poliansky has also been a guest at international festivals, performed with many well-known artists and has produced recordings with German broadcasting companies. Poliansky currently resides in Cologne, Germany, having recently held the position of Associate Professor for Major Piano at The Cologne University of Music, Europe’s largest music academy.

It's the halfway point to Halloween! Grab your deadite costume and head on over to Mmm…Cakes on Saturday, April 15 for Deadite Dinner and Delectables. We will be hosting an exclusive event in partnership with Warner Bros. filled with "Evil Dead Rise" themed giveaways and terrifying and one-of-a-kind pastries and drinks! This free event will take place from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., WHILE SUPPLIES LAST “Evil Dead Rise” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theaters in North America on April 21, 2023. The film has been rated R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, and some language. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram