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Vinnee Tong prioritizes factual accuracy, contextual truth and innovation in her news and journalism work. She has experience with editorial framing and strategy, and often helps to bring greater exposure to underrepresented voices and perspectives.

A City Council committee is pushing to raise the minimum wage for hotel and event venue workers to $25 an hour, sparking a battle between labor advocates and industry leaders — including the Padres — over fairness and economic impact.

A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.

San Pasqual Winery is celebrating 15 years at their downtown La Mesa Tasting Room located on La Mesa Blvd. this December with festive wine events for the public to enjoy, including a Vintage Wine Tasting Event from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th. The event will feature a tasting of 10 vintage wines from 2009 and beyond. Guests will also have the opportunity to win prizes from local businesses and talk with the owners, Mike and Linda McWilliams, one-on-one. Additionally, there will be a $10 discount on bottle purchases during the event. Tickets for the event are $20 for San Pasqual Winery Wine Club members and $25 for non-members. San Pasqual Winery is San Diego’s first urban winery and produces approximately 3,000 cases of wine each year. The winery sources its grapes from a variety of local and renowned vineyards across California, and produces the wine at La Mesa Wine Works, located in the La Mesa commercial district. San Pasqual Winery is a family owned and operated winery located in La Mesa, Calif. Owners, Mike & Linda McWilliams, purchased the winery in 2009 and have grown it into the thriving business it is today. The winery boasts three tasting rooms, including La Mesa Wine Works, La Mesa Village Tasting Room & Gallery, and Seaport Village Tasting Room. Wine Club membership is also available featuring quarterly wine releases, events and specials. Visit: https://www.sanpasqualwinery.com/ San Pasqual Winery La Mesa on Instagram and Facebook

Jordan ran his own team in the 1990s and 2000s in Formula 1. He became a popular pundit on TV after selling the team in 2005.

With tariffs on cars, materials and parts threatening to send auto prices up, some shoppers are racing to lock in vehicles at pre-tariff prices. Others plan to drive their current rides into the ground.

From our general session and lunch to the Summit workshops and exclusive after party, you’ll learn, be inspired, and have ample opportunities to get to know like-minded San Diego business owners. Summit workshops feature panels of seasoned, purpose-driven business owners, policymakers, and nonprofit/public sector leaders sharing their perspectives on the topics most relevant to local professionals. Topics include: Business impact on communities Empowering communities with energy access and availability The impact or identity-based business networks How AI will influence small and medium businesses Why you shouldn’t start a nonprofit How media and entertainment are changing Networking with other values-driven professionals in San Diego, including a dedicated “netweaving” session (a deeper way to engage in networking) Office hours with subject matter experts Visit: 2024 (Doing) Business for Good Business for Good San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump toured the Kennedy Center today and presided over its board meeting. He expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current state of the performing arts center.

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

Leaders of a Baptist church in North Carolina ousted the pastor after congregants started leaving. A secret tape provides a rare look at the debate when a message threatens a business model.