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The company was selected to be part of a city-run diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) support program, even as the new presidential administration ends support of DEI initiatives and refugees.

Kick off the holiday season by shopping local at the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association’s annual Shop Small Saturday event! Support the small businesses of Ocean Beach and enjoy a day full of activities, prizes, and festive fun. Shoppers who spend $50 or more at Ocean Beach shops can stop by the OBMA Welcome Booth to spin the wheel and win local swag, gift cards, and other great prizes. Visitors can also grab an OBeachy Bingo card, join the search for hidden “OB Parrots” in 96 participating stores, and snap a photo at the “I (heart) OB” photo booth to share your love for Ocean Beach. Explore unique businesses, celebrate local culture, and discover ways to stay engaged in Ocean Beach all season. Mark your calendar and join us on November 30 to make a positive impact in your community. Visit: https://oceanbeachsandiego.com/attractions/annual-events/shop-small-shop-local-ocean-beach Ocean Beach MainStreet Association on Instagram and Facebook

The annual sPARK Awards, presented by Forever Balboa Park, recognize Balboa Park’s most significant advancements in innovation, creativity, and sustainability over the past year. On Thursday, May 9, at 5:00 p.m., we celebrate the award winners and nominees and learn from engaging speakers, including our special guest speaker Betsy Brennan, the President & CEO of Downtown San Diego Partnership. Guests can also explore the San Diego Air & Space Museum while listening to live jazz music and enjoying delicious bites and an open bar—all in the company of fellow Balboa Park lovers. sPARK Awards Nominees The Enhancing Ecosystems Award recognizes outstanding efforts to improve the environmental wellbeing and sustainability of Balboa Park. This year's nominees include: - CleanUp Kitsune - Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum of San Diego | Happi Helpers Program - San Diego Natural History Museum | Nature Trail at the Nat The Igniting Innovation Award recognizes innovation, imagination, and risk-taking related to Balboa Park. This year's nominees include: - ARTIFACT Mingei International Museum | ARTIFACT at Night with Chef Tim Kolanko - Patrons of the Prado | Bucks4Buses - René Smith, Balboa Park Advocate and Volunteer - San Diego Automotive Museum | IGNITE Academy - Tree San Diego | Tree Treks The Crossing Boundaries Award recognizes interdisciplinary or cross-sector collaboration that demonstrates Balboa Park's multifaceted impact. This year's nominees include: - Balboa Park / San Diego High School Working Group - Cultural Volunteer Managers Council - Doug Snider, Artist - Mingei International Museum and House of Pacific Relations Cottages | Cups to Connections: Global Gestures of Hospitality - Museum of Us and Friends of Friendship Park | Border Wall Preservation Project - San Diego Model Railroad Museum - San Diego Architectural Foundation | Built Environment Education Program - Timken Museum of Art and Balboa Art Conservation Center For more information visit: foreverbalboapark.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Get ready for a spectacular day of fun and festivities as the San Diego Bird Alliance celebrates its 75th anniversary! 🎉 This is more than just a celebration—it's a vibrant festival for all ages, bursting with activities that connect us to the beauty of nature and our community! 🌍 Groove to the Beat! Enjoy electrifying performances by World Beat Center, Motu Nehenehe Polynesian Dancers, and Accipiter Dance! 🎨 Get Creative! Join in on hands-on art activities with ArtForm and let your creativity take flight! 🐦 Meet Our Feathered Friends! Experience live animal encounters with Free Flight and Zovargo—up close and personal with fascinating wildlife. 🍴 Foodie Paradise! Savor delicious bites from a variety of local food trucks. 🦉 Strut Your Stuff! Don’t miss the bird costume parade! Come dressed as your favorite native bird, insect, or plant, and show off your best nature-inspired outfit! Plus, over 50 booths from our incredible community partners, interactive exhibits, and so much more! Parking is free and plentiful, so bring the whole family and friends! RSVP Now: Sign up to attend! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of 75 years of vision, conservation, and community! 🌿✨ Visit: https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/3861 San Diego Bird Alliance on Instagram and Facebook

Even as the songs on Forever Is a Feeling chronicle a love that's come to fruition in public, Dacus still creates a particular kind of safe space for the fans who delight in swooning with her.

On Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, Jane Dorotik’s husband Bob went out for a run in Valley Center, San Diego County, and never came back. Three days later, Jane was arrested for his murder. KPBS is telling Jane’s story in her own voice in “Free Jane,” a new podcast available on kpbs.org/freejane starting Aug. 28, 2024.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Hosted by Dr. Jon Hallberg and Dr. Tseganesh Selameab, the film connects the arts and healthcare through the power of storytelling. Physicians share their experiences with race, racism, disparities in health care and representation, and anti-racist efforts in the medical community.

An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.

Proceeds raised will benefit Kitchens For Good, which helps people find jobs in the culinary and hospitality industries.

The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.