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The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) will host the Eleventh Annual Women’s Symposium on Friday, March 21. Modeled after the speaker panels at leading universities, OLP’s Women’s Symposium brings together top women leaders to share their insight and pathways to success with students, the Southern California region and beyond. The Women’s Symposium will feature a series of workshops and highly curated panels with prominent leaders in their industries. Beginning over 10 years ago as a reimagining of Career Day for students, the Women’s Symposium has blossomed into a professional half-day conference open to all community members in and around the San Diego/Baja corridor, from students to seasoned business professionals. Hosted annually during Women’s History Month, OLP’s Women’s Symposium celebrates the success of powerful women and their allies. The event will leave attendees with tangible advice, pathways forward, and the inspiration of empowerment and shared connection. Through dialogue and modeling, these female leaders empower young women to stand up and confidently pursue their dreams. This year’s Keynote Panel will feature women in the craft food and beverage industry, hosted by Maya Madsen, Founder and CEO of Maya’s Cookies. Her company is America’s #1 Black-Owned Gourmet Vegan Cookie Company. The honorary chair is Dr. Irma Peñuñuri, CEO and Founder of BurgerRock Media PR Agency and OLP Alumna, Class of 2004. This is a free event for all San Diego community members and friends of OLP. In lieu of registration cost, OLP highly encourages donations to its annual fund which supports our students' greatest areas of need. Please click here if you are looking to donate to OLP. Interested in a VIP experience or bringing a group? Please reach out to the event coordinators at advancement@aolp.org. Academy of Our Lady of Peace on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country."

The sanctions mean the companies will not be able to do business with Ukraine and any assets they have in the country will be frozen.

Horse racing depends on thousands of workers without legal status, and industry leaders fear that Trump's soft touch toward the industry in his first term will not persist in his second.

The world's highest concentration of data centers is in Virginia. Many residents are not happy about that.

Join us for Daygo Eatz, an exciting annual festival celebrating the rich culture, art, and food of the Black community in San Diego! Located in the heart of the Black Arts and Cultural District at 6785 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114, this vibrant event is a perfect way to kick off Black History Month with family-friendly fun for all ages. Feb. 16, 2025 from Noon-5 p.m. At Daygo Eatz, indulge in a variety of delicious dishes from local food vendors and food trucks serving up tasty flavors from around the world. Explore creative live art displays, witness captivating performances, and groove to live music that will keep the energy high all day long. This year’s festival also highlights Black-owned businesses, offering a chance to shop unique products and support entrepreneurs from our community. For the little ones, there’s a Kid Zone featuring face painting, a jumper, and arts and crafts to keep them entertained. Whether you’re here for the food, the music, the art, or simply to connect with the community, Daygo Eatz promises to be an unforgettable experience. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to this celebration of culture, creativity, and Black excellence!

A Texas showerhead salesman wanted to know how much more customers would pay to buy a product that's made in the USA. The answer could pour cold water on President Trump's plan to encourage more companies to open factories in the U.S.

The first returns in Tuesday’s special election for county supervisor show Paloma Aguirre, the Democratic mayor of Imperial Beach with a 6 point lead over her opponent John McCann.

The upcoming election will decide which party may control the influential San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the next four years.

In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress.