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The California School Board Association welcomed thousands of trustees, superintendents, and students from across the state for the largest education leadership conference on the West Coast.

Oliver James is a TikTok star who pledged to read 100 books this year. He has had a lot of difficulty with reading since he was a child and is now teaching himself at age 34.

As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.

Kick It for K9s is a Kickball Tournament Fundraiser to benefit both Frosted Faces Foundation and The Animal Pad. Our second Kick It for K9s will take place on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pacific Beach Recreation Center. The goal is to see who can raise the most money in sponsorships first, with a big party the day of THE GAME! Purchase a ticket to attend the event! $10/person -Watch the game with your dog & receive a "doggie bag" -Indulge at the food truck & bake sale! -Participate in the fundraising! -Visit local vendors! -Meet adoptable dogs! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ **Sponsor a Team!** Frosted Faces Foundation vs. The Animal Pad Our goal is to raise $20,000, but not without a little healthy competition. Which organization do you think can raise the most first? The waggers or the saggers? Pick a team and make your donation count! It all goes to the dogs! ‘1st Base' Sponsors: $50 to support the cause. ‘All Star' Sponsors: Minimum $100 Donation – All Star Sponsors are encouraged to send in a photo of their pup or company logo with their donation and a post on the event page will be made, ‘In Honor Of.' ‘MVP’ Sponsors: Minimum $500 donation- MVP Sponsor names will be acknowledged on a large vertical Banner at the entrance of the event, Sponsor name will be listed on Facebook and website where people buy tickets. If you're an MVP Sponsor representing a business, you also have the opportunity to include something in our swag bags, as well as hang their company banner on the field for the game. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ We anticipate a large crowd and great enthusiasm from our community! We’re currently looking for sponsors who would be willing to help us reach this goal. Can we count on you to donate to help? In a celebration of collaboration and an effort to rescue more dogs and place them with families, we hope that we can count on your support to help us with this worthy event.

This workshop teaches the basics in stained glass. No previous glass experience is needed. During the workshop, students will complete a small project using glass they select from a variety of colors and textures. Different patterns are available to choose from. Students will learn how to handle glass, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder pieces together. Glass is included in the class price and all tools are supplied. Material fee: $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome.

Create Your Own Signature Fragrance with a French Perfume Expert and Scent Strip Perfume This workshop is designed to introduce you to the world of perfumery. No previous experience with fragrance making is required. During the workshop, you will create your own signature scent using a variety of essential oils and fragrance notes provided by our French Perfume Designer, Jil Croquet. You will learn about Perfume composition, have fun smelling and enter the very secretive world of Perfume Formulation. You will learn how to blend and balance scents, as well as the basics of perfume making techniques. All materials and tools will be provided, and the cost of materials is included in the workshop fee. This workshop is suitable for ages 14 and up.

"It's a trillion tons of ice," as one expert told NPR. Now the largest iceberg in the world, A23a, is on the move after decades of being grounded on the seafloor.

Time to mark your calendars for the 2023 San Diego Front Runners Pride 5K Run & Walk! The Pride 5K Run & Walk is always a highlight of Pride Week festivities. Last year, a record setting 1,700 runners and walkers, from around the world, participated and raised $40,000 for our charity partners. Every year, funds raised at the San Diego Pride 5K generate significant donations for our charity partners – San Diego Pride and The LGBT Center’s Youth Housing Project. Registration is now open! When: Saturday, July 15, 2023 @ 8 a.m. Location: Hillcrest at the corner of Centre and University Ave

Christina Lamoureux planned a perfect wedding. Now she is among the unlucky set of soon-to-be married couples frantically making contingency plans as clouds of polluted air linger over their nuptials.

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, has received a generous donation of 50,000 diapers from Baby2Baby for their upcoming diaper distribution. Baby2Baby is a nonprofit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the necessities that every child deserves. Miracle Babies will be hosting its next diaper distribution on Saturday, June 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Jack in the Box Headquarters (9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, 92123). Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the drive will be open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Over 350 local families are anticipated to attend. Miracle Babies has supplied over 1.3 million diapers throughout the pandemic to families in need. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition will assist Miracle Babies’ staff and volunteers distribute thousands of diapers, menstrual supply products, and other PPE products. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition is a volunteer group that dresses up as superheroes and attends charity events. American Medical Response (AMR) will also provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes at www.miraclebabies.org. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 350 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: Baby2Baby, San Diego Foodbank, Rent-A- Center and the San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition. To register for an upcoming diaper distribution, volunteer, or donate visit here.