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Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.

For 115 years, the Sweetwater Woman’s Club has been a cornerstone of service and connection in Bonita and the South Bay, bringing generations together in the spirit of community. This legacy continues on April 17–18, 2026, as the Club hosts its beloved Spring Garden and Craft Show at its charming, historic clubhouse. Set against a backdrop of rustic beauty and rich history, the event will feature local artisans, a vibrant plant sale, raffles, and more—all in support of scholarships for students in the Sweetwater Union High School District. With $20,000 in scholarships awarded in both 2025 and 2026, the Club’s dedication to empowering local youth remains as strong as ever. It is a celebration not only of creativity and community, but of a lasting commitment to making a meaningful difference. Join us. Shop local. Shop for a cause. Sweetwater Woman's Club on Facebook

The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.

Create beautiful handmade jewelry! Choose from two upcoming dates: March 30, 2-4:30 p.m. -or- May 25, 2-4:30 p.m. Join Suzanne Balestri to learn the basics of Fused Glass and create your own glass jewelry to keep for yourself or give as a gift. This fun workshop offers a perfect introduction to Kiln-Formed (fused) glass for beginners, and allows those who have worked with glass before to hone their abilities and finesse their skills. You will learn how fused glass differs from other forms of art glass, how to use the various tools involved in creating glass art, and how to cut and grind the glass you will be using in your wearable art project. Using a colorful array of glass and pre-fired adornments, you’ll construct abstract or representational designs to be fashioned into earrings, pendants, rings, cuff links, even belt buckles! Each student will have plenty of space in the kiln for several items! Your pieces will be fired in a glass kiln to completely fuse each design into one solid piece, and will be ready for you to pick up the following week. Workshop fee includes pre-workshop instructional videos, all glass, equipment, and kiln firing of several pieces. This workshop is recommended for All Skill Levels – Ages 13 and up. Children 8+ years welcome with adult. Beginners welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.

As San Diego marks five years since its first COVID-19 case, hospitals and researchers reflect on the lessons learned and the steps being taken to prepare for the next public health crisis.

The so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law this summer cuts $30 billion per year from Medi-Cal and imposes new barriers to CalFresh.

TSA agents are among the many federal employees who are still working without pay. A local union leader said they’re getting one last partial paycheck this weekend.

Through a powerful blend of creative interpretation and ancestral memory, an Alabma town reckons with its past and begins to write a new chapter of shared truth.

In the last few years, El Cajon has permitted less than 10 new homes per thousand residents — fewer than any other city in San Diego County.

The College Area Community Plan was last updated in 1989. A new version would keep most of the neighborhood zoned for single-family homes, while allowing higher density on major roads.