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The novel Women Seated is a thriller about a nanny for a rich family and a kidnapping gone awry. It's the first in a new effort to redefine the types of Chinese literature get translated into English.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Amid a growing U.S. maternal health crisis, especially for women of color, the film offers glimmers of hope: women finding their voice and autonomy; nurses listening to women; and hospitals treating the community holistically. It paints a joyous portrait of babies coming into the world, and of heroic efforts to catch new mothers before they fall through the broken health safety net.

The LMPD will host its vigil Monday at 6:30 p.m. at its headquarters, 8085 University Ave. Candles will be provided and speakers will offer brief remarks. The event will conclude with a moment of silence.

Research shows worksite immigration raids can depress local economies as people stay home and stop spending money. So far, they aren’t known to free up jobs for citizens.

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living. Audience: Adult Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Following a nearly four-hour hearing, the board also voted to require additional brush clearance at the development and directed county staff to look at options for a secondary access route.

Get ready for an unforgettable fusion of flavor, rhythm, and revelry at the Taste of New Orleans Food & Music Festival! Sip on signature Southern sips like hurricanes, frozen daiquiris, swamp water, and Abita beer. Feast on mouthwatering Cajun classics like gumbo, po’boys, jambalaya, red beans & rice, and fresh beignets. Soak up the spirit of The Big Easy with high-energy live music from Euphoria Brass Band and Chunky Hustle Brass Band, a festive mini parade, bead vendors, the Rad Hatter, and more surprises straight from Bourbon Street. Tickets start at $40 for early bird admission and include event entry, five 5 oz. drink tickets, and a racing program with tipsheet. General admission is $45, and tickets for ages 11–20 are $10. Kids 10 and under get in free. Visit: https://seatgeek.com/del-mar-thoroughbred-club-tickets/club-passes/2025-08-23-1-pm/17516743

Army National Guard veteran Christopher Purdy says President Trump's executive order to create a specialized D.C. National Guard unit is a workaround to use the military as a domestic police force.

The virus took the world by storm. It was declared a "public health emergency of continental concern." What's the current status? With the U.S. aid cuts, one doctor says, "We're flying blind."

The 2025 summer racing season at the Del Mar racetrack kicks off with Opening Day on Friday, July 18. Returning to the tradition of Friday Opening Days, this iconic event marks the start of the 86th annual season and is SoCal’s biggest party of the year! Experience The Grand at the Turf Club East Terrace, where curated cocktails from Blade and Bow’s master mixologists can be enjoyed alongside a vast buffet including offerings from Michelin-Starred Chef, Brandon Rodgers. Don’t forget about the Opening Day Hat Contest when prepping your fun outfit for the day. Also, join in on even more camaraderie and check out The Party presented by Pacifico, featuring world-class DJs, craft beers & cocktail bars, and photo booths. Tickets are selling fast! Grab yours today and join us for the festivities. Del Mar Racing on Facebook / Instagram