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The San Diego World Affairs Council is proud to present a new series called "Dinner with Diplomats." The first of this special dinner and lecture series will be held March 30, 2023 and will feature Ambassador Kenneth Juster, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has over forty years of experience as a senior government official, senior business executive, and senior law partner. He recently completed service as the twenty-fifth U.S. ambassador to the Republic of India (2017–2021). He previously served in the U.S. government as deputy assistant to the president for international economic affairs, on both the National Security Council and the National Economic Council (2017), undersecretary of commerce (2001–2005), counselor (acting) of the State Department (1992–1993), and deputy and senior advisor to Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger (1989–1992). In the private sector, Juster has been a partner at the global investment firm Warburg Pincus (2010–2017), a senior executive at Salesforce.com (2005–2010), and a senior partner at the law firm Arnold & Porter. Ambassador Kenneth Juster will discuss the many challenges and roles India faces and plays today from its vital strategic center in S. Asia, including the US-India partnership. As always, our Q&A session will provide our members with a first-hand opportunity to pose their questions. This Dinner with Diplomats Series is being sponsored in partnership with The San Diego Indian-American Society (SDIAS) and the event is being generously underwritten by Royal India Restaurant in San Diego. Thanks to their generous support we are able to offer this event at the rate of $20 for the lecture and dinner for SDWAC Members and $40 for dinner and lecture for non-SDWAC members. 6-6:30 p.m. mingling event and cash bar. 6:30- 7:15 p.m. dinner. 7:15- 8 p.m. lecture. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Cryptologists found and decoded over 50 long-lost letters that Mary, Queen of Scots wrote during her time in captivity. A historian calls them the most important new findings about her in 100 years.

As rain and snowfall accumulate in San Diego, California is on pace to bring water supply back to normal. But, the long dry period in the Colorado River basin is a bigger problem to solve.

You're invited to experience the "Feast of 7 Fishes" at the Ocean View Room in our Event Space this Christmas Eve. Join us on Saturday, December 24 for a prix fixe dinner for $125 per person. Start with our delicious bites including the Calms Casino, Smoked Salmon then enjoy our main course with Tuna Tartar, Squid Ink Linguini, Lobster and more. As always, vegetarian and vegan options happily prepared upon request. Click here to make a reservation!

The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, is an updated version of the state's right of publicity law. The new legislation includes AI-specific protections.

The Horse of the Sun Ranch was donated to the Armed Services YMCA about three years ago.

Join the San Diego Padres in their three-day, three-game showdown against Colorado Rockies! Game One | Monday, September 18 2023 @6:40 p.m. In game promotions: Alzheimer's Awareness Night - Join us for Alzheimer's Awareness Night. Your Theme Game package includes a limited-edition themed Padres hat. Tickets MUST be purchased through Padres.com/ThemeGames to receive the related item, available only while supplies last. Xander Bogaerts City Connect Jersey Shirt Giveaway - Complete with pink and mint sleeves and gold trim, the first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive a Xander Bogaerts City Connect Jersey Shirt, presented by QuidelOrtho. Presented by QuidelOrtho Shirts Off Their Backs Fundraiser - The 23rd Annual Shirts Off Their Backs fundraiser gives fans the opportunity to win Padres autographed, game-used jerseys from their favorite players! This fundraiser runs through Sept. 22. Presented by Sycuan Casino Resort KidsFest - On Sunday at KidsFest, presented by SDG&E, kids and their families can meet their favorite Star Wars characters and enjoy photo ops before the game! Arrive when gates open to enjoy bounce houses and other inflatables, games, and other kid-friendly activities in Gallagher Square. Presented by SDG&E Game Two | Tuesday, September 19 2023 @6:40 p.m. Korean Heritage Celebration - Celebrate Korean Heritage with a specialty themed Padres hat! Tickets MUST be purchased through Padres.com/ThemeGames to receive the related item, available only while supplies last. Game Three | Wednesday, September 20 2023 @1:10 p.m. Salute to First Responders: San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. - The Padres are proud to celebrate, honor and thank the first responders who serve and support the San Diego community. First Responders and their families receive 25% off tickets on dedicated First Responder Salutes and 10% off all other games, available online through verification by GovX.com. KidsFest - Families are encouraged to arrive when gates open for KidsFest, presented by SDG&E, to enjoy bounce houses and other inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and other kid-friendly activities in Gallagher Square. Presented by SDG&E Kids Giveaway: Padres Pop It - Add to your fidget collection with this Padres branded Pop It! The first 8,000 kids in attendance ages 14 & under will receive a Padres Pop It.

The first part of the long-awaited series shows the couple navigating their early relationship. Critic Eric Deggans says it avoids offending specific royals, but offers a critique of British society.

After years of being largely in the margins, Moroccan women’s soccer is gaining new ground at home and beyond.

The land includes a sacred site known locally as Gregory Mountain or as Chokla in Luiseño. A 20-year fight to build a landfill at its foot in Gregory Canyon was stopped in 2016 when the Pala Band of Mission Indians purchased a portion of the site for $13 million.