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This week Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $4.7 billion effort to increase access to mental health and substance use support services for young people.

A law firm received $1.6 million in taxpayer money to investigate officials at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. An inspector general has concluded that was a "gross waste" of federal resources.

Calls for Sanna Marin to take a drug test came after leaked videos showed her partying with friends. Marin has said she didn't consume any drugs, but took a test to "clear up any doubts."

A Florida court ruled that a parentless 16-year-old seeking an abortion was not "sufficiently mature" to make that decision. The case highlights the longstanding challenges of parental consent laws.

Proponents say AB 257 could curb wage theft, but restaurateurs say it could raise costs and prices and fundamentally change relationships with fast food chains.

Dire consequences could result if states, cities and farms across the American West cannot agree on how to cut the amount of water they draw from the Colorado River.

The University of California system is the latest to announce free tuition for native students — but many say colleges shouldn't stop there.

Please mark your calendar for a different kind of family meal next weekend... LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE brings a special kind of Filipino-American flavor to COMIC-CON: SPECIAL EDITION. Cast and crew will gather in San Diego for the exclusive in-person film screening, and additional panel and autograph signing events during the convention. Details are below for your reference. WHEN + WHERE: Friday November 26, 2021 2:00pm - 3:30pm Event: Autograph/Signing event with Lumpia With a Vengeance team Comic Book team. Venue: San Diego Convention Center | AA07 in Sails Pavilion | @ 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 Talent: Patricio Ginelsa (creator), Lawrence Iriarte (film producer/comic artist/letterer), Gerald Pilare (film illustrator/comic artist), Patrick Ballesteros (film concept artist/comic artist), Justin Quizon (film associate producer/comic writer), Varinder Singh (film executive producer/actor/comic writer) Friday November 26, 2021 5:30pm - 6:15pm Event: CAST/ CREW PHOTOSHOOT with photographer Edward Sebastian Jr., Venue: San Diego Convention Center | Ground Floor Lobby D | @ 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 Talent: Patricio Ginelsa (director), A.J. Calomay (producer), April Absynth (actor), Francis Custodio (actor), Earl Baylon (actor), Abe Ubaldo (actor), Meriden Villanueva (actor), Lawrence Iriarte (producer), Lisa Chong (producer), Melanie Ginelsa (Co-Producer), Varinder Singh (executive producer/actor), Gerald Pilare (film illustrator/comic artist), Marybelle Bustos (Costume Designer), Patrick Ballesteros (film concept artist/comic artist), Justin Quizon (film associate producer/comic writer), Nick Mak (actor/stunt) Friday November 26, 2021 6:30pm - 8:50pm Event: PANEL + LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE FILM SCREENING Venue: San Diego Convention Center | Room 26AB | @ 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 A double serving of Lumpia, from movie to comic book. Patricio Ginelsa (writer/director), Lawrence Iriarte (producer), April Absynth (Blindspotting), Earl Baylon (Tomb Raider), Francis Custodio (Lumpia), Gerald Pilare (illustrator), Varinder Singh (executive producer), Justin Quizon (associate producer), and Patrick Ballesteros (concept artist) discuss the seven-year journey crowdfunding the award-winning indie feature (starring UFC fighter Mark Muñoz, Katrina Dimaranan, and Danny Trejo) and companion indie comic book series. Moderated by Winston Emano, followed by screening and Q&A. Saturday November 27th 2:00 PM - 03:30 PM Event: Autograph/signing session with Lumpia With a Vengeance film team Venue: San Diego Convention Center | AA07 in Sails Pavilion | @ 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 Patricio Ginelsa (director), April Absynth (actor), Francis Custodio (actor), Earl Baylon (actor), Abe Ubaldo (actor), Meriden Villanueva (actor), Lawrence Iriarte (producer), Lisa Chong (producer), Rey Cuerdo (producer), Varinder Singh (executive producer/actor) Additional photo & video opportunities at KID HEROES PRODUCTIONS BOOHT (Small Press L-2 inside exhibit hall) Friday November 26th 12pm to 2pm LAWRENCE IRIARTE (producer/artist) 2pm to 3pm FRANCIS CUSTODIO (actor) 3pm to 4pm EARL BAYLON (actor/associate producer) 4pm to 5:45pm GERALD PILARE (illustrator/associate producer) Saturday November 27th 9am to 12pm LAWRENCE IRIARTE (producer/artist) 12pm to 4pm GERALD PILARE (illustrator/associate producer) 4pm to 5pm MARYBELLE BUSTOS (costume designer) 5pm to 6pm PATRICIO GINELSA (director) 5pm to 7pm LAWRENCE IRIARTE (producer/artist) Sunday November 28th 9am to 12pm LAWRENCE IRIARTE (producer/artist) 12pm to 3pm GERALD PILARE (illustrator/associate producer) 3pm to 4pm MARYBELLE BUSTOS (costume designer) 4pm to 5pm PATRICIO GINELSA (director) TO RSVP: If you are interested to attend and cover, please reply to this email or send your rsvp to eseelborlasa@gmail.com. Please include your NAME, OUTLET, and please let us know if you already have a Comic-Con press credential or if you still need to secure a credential.

U.S. and Mexican officials signed two agreements to invest in fixing the region’s sewage problems.

Feeling vindicated by recent evidence of an Iranian plot to kill former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton, opponents to reviving the nuclear deal with Iran are pressing their case.