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A new federal COVID-19 vaccine policy is raising alarms among San Diego doctors and advocates. They worry it could deepen existing health disparities and leave low-income communities of color at greater risk.

SDSU's 53rd Annual Pow Pow will be held on April 12, 2025. The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event held annually to bring together the Native American community at SDSU. SDSU has the reputation of having one of the longest-running pow-wows run by a university in California. This event is open to the public and is a partnership between the Native Resource Center, the SDSU American Indian Studies Department, the Native American Student Alliance, and the American Indian Alumni Chapter of SDSU. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at SDSU Main Campus - REC Field 103 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance - Open Session Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. There will be a Master of Ceremonies and Arena Director who help run the event. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the pow wow program organized and running smoothly. The SDSU pow wow kicks off with Kumeyaay Bird singers followed by the Gourd Dance and Grandy Entry which signals the official start of the festivities. Kumeyaay Bird Songs have been passed down through generations and are used in times of celebration or grief, to sing, dance, and share culture in the company of friends.Bird Songs are used in the place of a written history and record an oral history and way of life for Kumeyaay people. Through the use of animal metaphors and allegory, the songs are used to instruct and imprint collective teachings about practical things such as food, the environment and geography, as well as history, customs, and social/moral values. The Gourd Dance is a Kiowa Tribe ceremonial dance that honors warriors or veterans. Many of those that dance this style are veterans and the idea is to honor all warriors alive or fallen for their service. Most notable of the gourd dance is the use of either a gourd rattle or metallic salt shaker rattle and a red and blue wool blanket draped over the shoulders. Grand Entry is the official start of the pow wow and all dancers enter the arena. During the grand entry, the color guard brings in the Eagle Staff which is a symbol of American Indian Nations, the U.S flag, state and veterans flags are also represented. This is also a time when we introduce our honored Head Staff and other important guests.

If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.

A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents.

On Morning Edition, former Secret Service agent Bill Gage and Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., assesses how elected officials will protect themselves from political attacks after a shooter killed a Minnesota state lawmaker and wounded another.

Interest in the race is high because the outcome of the election will impact which political party gains control of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Get ready for a paw-some night of strikes, spares, and gutter balls (hey, nobody’s perfect!) alongside heartwarming senior dog rescue fun! Whether you’re rolling as solo, as a dynamic duo, planning a fun double date, or just in it for the snacks, there’s something for everyone at Bark & Bowl 2025. Every entry helps support Lionel’s Legacy and the senior pups we adore! Each new senior sweetie entering the rescue receives medical care starting at around $1,000 and we have recently rescued over 30 dogs to help the shelters and pets displaced by the LA wildfires. Our goal for the Bark & Bowl is to raise $20,000 - every entry helps support Lionel’s Legacy and the senior pups we adore! So let's raise vital funds and have a great time doing it! What’s Rolling In: Awards Galore: We’re handing out team prizes including Highest Team Game Score, Lowest Team Game Score! Everyone will receive an official USBC (Uplifting Senior Barking Companions) paw-ticipation patch to showcase the difference you make in the lives of our canine furiends while having a ball (or rather, rolling one!) Fundraising Fun: Show your heart of gold by raising the most funds as a team through the Bark & Bowl campaign, and fetch an amazing prize! Not able to attend in person but want to pawticipate in the fun? You can still fundraise as a Lazy Bowler! Fun for All: Expect lots of laughs, great company, and plenty of pawsitivity as we roll strikes and spares for a great cause! Whether you’re a bowling pro or just in it for the love of dogs, everyone’s welcome! Interested in Sponsoring a Lane? Put your brand in the spotlight and show your love for senior pups by sponsoring a lane in honor of a Lionel's Legacy alum! Love may be blind (like some of our senior pups), but at Bark & Bowl 2025, we spare because we care! Don’t miss out on this tail-wagging good time—sign up today and let’s bowl our hearts out for our furry friends! Visit: https://givebutter.com/llbb25 Lionel's Legacy on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego’s community college district finds itself directly in Trump’s crosshairs: Its “pride centers” were the only items called out by name in the administration’s plan to slash more than $10 billion of federal spending on education.

Tom Hiddleston stars in the new adaptation of Stephen King's novella — which is somehow a very sweet film about the inevitable approach of death.

Federal grant funding that helps employ 30 mental health professionals across the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District will be terminated.