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McAlister Institute is proud to announce its 8th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon, taking place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. at Coasterra on Harbor Island. This special fundraising event supports McAlister Institute’s mission to break the stigma surrounding alcoholism and drug addiction, while also providing vital resources to individuals on their recovery journey. Hosted by NBC 7 Anchor and Reporter Omari Fleming, the luncheon will feature a keynote address from Scott Wahl, the 26th Chief of Police for the City of San Diego. This year’s event will also commemorate a significant milestone, as it marks the introduction of McAlister Institute’s new Chief Executive Officer, Marisa Varond. The luncheon will offer an intimate setting for McAlister Institute staff, donors, individuals in recovery, and community advocates to come together and celebrate the organization's ongoing mission of providing critical alcohol and drug treatment services to those in need. Event Schedule: 11:15 am – Check in 11:30 am – Networking 12:15 pm – Lunch & program Tickets for the Miracles of Recovery Luncheon are now available online for $250 per person. Guests are encouraged to dress in business attire. For more information on the event, purchase tickets, or donate if you can’t attend, please click here. Sponsorship Opportunities $2,500 Miracle Sponsor: digital event recognition & table of 10 $5,000 Courage Sponsor: exclusive welcome signage & 5 tickets. $10,000 Hope Sponsor: branded programs for paddle raise & table of 10 $20,000 Gratitude Sponsor: recognition as presenting sponsor, branded podium & table of 10 If you want to help sponsor this event or have any other questions, please contact us: 619.729.2338 or email: michelle.kveen@mcalisterinc.org

The city has had a ban on new drive-thrus in place since 1998, but the Carlsbad City Council recently approved a policy that could pave the way for more.

Premieres Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport / Streaming on Amazon Prime on the PBS Documentaries channel. When Jack Tuller, a man with a terminal brain tumor for 25 years, decides to end his life, his family and friends struggle to accept his decision. Jack’s best friend documents his three-year quest to die a happy man, culminating in a permanent going-away party.

President Trump's tariff policy is creating uncertainty for places like Tupelo, Miss. with a manufacturing-dependent economy. It's in a conservative county where Trump got nearly 70% of the vote.

Vallow Daybell is charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of her husband, Charles Vallow, in Arizona in 2019.

The city says the lawsuit was filed to protect itself from liability.

After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming days could lead to tightened regulation while also prompting an expensive modernization drive.

MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra (MCCSO) and the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) Young Artists Showcase II The MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra would like to invite you to join us for an eventful evening of music making featuring the incredibly talented young artist winners of the MTAC of San Diego’s concerto competition. We will have multiple soloists joining the orchestra for an amazing display of poise and virtuosity. To complete the celebration, the MCCSO will perform P. I. Tchaikovsky's Overture to "Romeo and Juliette." We look forward to sharing a wonderful weekend of music with you! Directed by Branden Muresan Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=43 MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

After his split with President Trump, Elon Musk says he's forming a new political party, perhaps to compete for key congressional contests. It likely wouldn't be easy.

The Trump administration is encouraging people to have more children, with baby bonuses and tax breaks. But some families who are practicing pronatalism want alternatives to hospital births.