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The Padres were 8-5 against Los Angeles in the regular season, including a 2-4 record at Dodger Stadium.

The San Diego Padres held on to sweep the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4 win in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series.

With so much focus on the presidential election, keep in mind these down-ballot races can lead to big changes in your state when it comes to policies like abortion, health care and criminal justice.

Financial aid funds that help women pay for abortions — or travel to other states to access care — are struggling financially, despite abortion's role in this year's elections.

Subramaniam Iswaran is the first Singaporean minister to be jailed in almost fifty years. A case that has shocked a country famed for its squeaky-clean reputation.

On Sept. 22, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, abolishing slavery in the United States; however, it took almost two years for all enslaved peoples to get word that they were free. Troops delivered the news in June of 1865, finally liberating the last of the enslaved African American people of the 19th Century. Today, this celebration of Black Independence Day is known as “Juneteenth,” and it has become a widely-recognized celebration in African American communities across the United States, and as of last year, is now a federal holiday. Fifty years ago in San Diego, Sidney Cooper Sr. opened a string of small businesses housed in one storefront in Southeast San Diego, in one of the largest historically African American neighborhoods. As a businessman and a member of the community, Sidney felt passionately about countering the devastating effects that centuries of oppression had imposed on his neighborhood. As a man of character and compassion, he wanted to be part of something positive that would unify the people of Southeast San Diego, and remind them of how strong, beautiful, and important they were. So with his own money, Sidney started “The Cooper Family Juneteenth Celebration.” Sidney perceived Juneteenth to not only be a celebration of Black Independence Day, but also as an opportunity to unite and heal the community by providing arts and culture, health resources, educational programs, food, a kid’s fun zone, and other entertainment. Perhaps the most important aspect of this, is that Sidney made sure that all of these services were provided to everyone free of cost. Juneteenth was a source of great passion for Sidney, so when he passed away a few years ago, his children, imbued with the same sense of dedication for their community, continued his project and have been holding the annual event in honor of his memory and with the same intentions of unifying people, much in the same way as their father had. In the past several years, the Cooper family has partnered with several other community organizations to expand and increase the publicity of Juneteenth and each year more people are participating, and the attendees are becoming more diverse. 2023’s celebration saw attendees numbered in the thousands. In addition to its core African American base, recent years have seen a strong participation from the LGBTQ and Latino communities alike. This growth is largely due to the growing variety of services, vendors and performances that the Coopers incorporate and invite each year. Traditionally held along Imperial Avenue where Sidney Cooper Sr held the celebrations, Juneteenth has grown so much that it is now held down the way at Memorial Park. The booths and stages that once lined both sides of Imperial Avenue will instead line the perimeter of Memorial Park in the heart of Southeast San Diego. These booths serve to assist, inspire, educate and empower the community. Everything from free health services such as COVID testing and vaccinations, mental health services and information about diabetes to voter registration and information on local issues, from the displays of local artists to the educational spotlight on African American history, from the dance performances ranging from gospel singers to African drummers, are just a few examples of what the Cooper Family Juneteenth has to offer. At the 2023 event, the Cooper Family fed over 5,000 people for free! Unlike many community fairs and festivals where there are formalities and tickets, this is a block party that welcomes everyone and there are no parameters separating the event from the neighborhood. If you’d like more information about this event, or to schedule an interview with Sidney Cooper at (510) 693-2168 or Monique Bonniey at (619) 788-2898. Or email at: celebrationjuneteenth@yahoo.com Visit: http://www.cfjuneteenth.com/

Supplemental Security Income provides the medical care that lets people work. But its rules are complex and out of date.

This week, the rapper Future hit #1 on Billboard's albums chart for a third time in the last six months. Meanwhile, on the songs, chart, stasis is becoming the coin of the realm.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country was facing “one of the most dangerous phases of its history” amid Israel’s ground incursion into southern Lebanon, which began late Monday.

San Diego Dance Theater proudly announces Live Arts Fest, July 14, and July 18-21, in the Light Box Theater, Liberty Station. These eight performances include: Anna Medina Sunday, July 14 @ 6 p.m., and H2O Company @ 8 p.m. SDDT Work Study Thursday, July 18 @ 7:30 p.m. La Silla Danza Friday, July 19 @ 7:30 p.m. SDDT Summer workshop showcase Saturday, July 20 @ 4 p.m. & SDDT Company @ 8 p.m. SDDT Company Sunday, July 21 @ 4 p.m. & Cabaret Night @ 8 p.m. This year’s ambitious Live Arts Fest is a multi-night celebration of art and artistry. SDDT invites guests artists, community members, and local creatives to present original works, and is designed to be inclusive and celebratory, bringing communities together through dance and music! About the festival events: Kicking off this multi-night, multi-artist festival on Sunday, July 14, is Anna Medina, winner of the 2023 SDDT’s Emerging Choreographers Showcase and Awards. Her work Femina Pop will open the festival. Following Ms. Medina on this first evening is H2O Company directed by Rebekah Brown, presenting Jubilee, featuring three premieres, including 'Cuban Swing', inspired by Rebekah's recent travels to New Orleans; and a reprise of the crowd favorite 'Jubilee', set to the score of Oliver Davis' album 'Dance'. Moving into the week, Thursday, July 18, San Diego Dance Theater’s own community of work study students will grace the stage of the Light Box Theater, capturing the budding talent of the SDDT’s students who work year round to support the organization while gaining access to free classes and rehearsal space. Friday, July 19, brings La Silla Danza’s Nosotras to the stage from Tijuana, Mexico to support and enhance our cross border collaborations and relationships. Nosotras (Us) started as a creative process of investigation of the female body directly related to the history of the bodies of the women of La Silla. As part of their fifteen year anniversary celebrations, La Silla is thrilled to present a special program for San Diego Dance Theater´s Live Arts Fest 2024. Saturday July 20, celebrates the thriving skills of our summer workshop students followed by the choreography by our professional dancers of SDDT. This year’s Live Arts Fest is embedded in our summer workshop with the Saturday performance showcasing the efforts of this two week summer intensive. Summer workshop choreographers include: Matthew Armstrong with Pamela Macias, Araceli Carrera, Dr. grace jun, Brianna Lopez, Khamla Somphanh, and Terry Wilson. The second performance of this evening features the dancers and choreography of the SDDT Company, including choreography by Matthew Armstrong, Isabel Desmet, Cecily Holcombe, Luci Salinas and Artistic Director Terry Wilson. The final evening of the festival includes the second performance with the SDDT Company, and concludes with a celebration of music and dance in the Cabaret Night. Here patrons can enjoy live music by The Chunky Hustle Brass Band, with MC Lexi Pulido, and unique Vaudevillian single acts by Giovanna Francisco, Micah Parra and Waldo Oswaldo. Dancing is encouraged with light appetizers and drinks available. Originally designed by former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs, Live Arts Fest underscores our mission to provide opportunities for artists to grow into their craft. We believe strongly in supporting our faculty and work study students who are at the heart of our organization. Our artists receive free rehearsal and performance space, along with administrative, media, and technical support from SDDT. Related links: San Diego Dance Theater website | Instagram | Facebook Tickets: sddt.ticketleap.com/live-arts-fest-2024/