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Private eye John Shaft was a new kind of figure in film: unapologetically Black with swagger. He clapped back at white cops, he busted mobsters, and helped create the entire genre of Blaxploitation.

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who's challenging incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear, is trying to turn the gubernatorial race into a referendum on national politics.

 Join Ocean Beach MainStreet Association for a community clean-up focusing on the downtown Ocean Beach business district on April 22, 2023. Meet at Veterans Plaza Park at 10 a.m. Buckets, trash bags, and gloves will be provided. Bring a picker if you have one. They are always a handy tool to pick-up small debris. Hang out in Ocean Beach after the clean-up and enjoy select beers on tap at local breweries and discounts at Closet Signature. A portion of the select beer pint sales will support Ocean Beach MainStreet Association programs and projects which include the OB holiday decorations, street banners throughout the downtown district, and sidewalk beautification initiative to name a few. In addition, Friends of OB, a charitable organization that accepts donations to support their efforts in preserving and enhancing the Ocean Beach community, will also benefit from a portion of the sales.  Stop by the following breweries on April 22  and ask for their ‘Friends of OB’ pint: - OB Brewery is featuring their delicious Jalapeño Saison - Sip on NOVO’s refreshing Hibiscus Lavender Hard Kombucha - Other participating breweries include California Wild Ales, Hodad’s Brewery Company, Pizza Port, Brewery Co., and Rincon Reservation Road Brewery. Thank you to our sponsors Closet Signature, Submerge Church, Rest & Relax Real Estate, and Service Kings Home Services. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, visit OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

As the refugee crisis in Chad continues to grow, international attention on the situation remains limited in the face of numerous other global humanitarian challenges.

Aside from being the city’s top shop for Mother’s Day gifting, Moniker General is hosting a “Mother’s Day Gathering” with all the must-haves to celebrate the woman who deserves it most. The family-friendly affair will take over an expanded footprint outside of its Liberty Station locale to include live music, bites and beverages, fun photo ops, high-profile retail pop-ups, and activities the family can enjoy: • Pop-ups from buzzed about retailers such as, the permanent welded collections of Fuze Jewelry, custom-sized to fit you perfectly. • Mimosa bar courtesy of Moniker Cocktail Co. and specialty bevvies by Moniker Coffee Co. • Sweets by The Mini Donut Company • Live music from The Walter Brothers band • Complimentary photo booth and gorgeous backdrop by Pigment • Boho lounges and plenty of seating to relax provided by Wonder event rentals Date | Sunday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location | Monkier General This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-community-gathering or call (619) 255-8772.

The writer W. Somerset Maugham plays a central role Tan Twan Eng's entrancing new novel that encompasses at-the-time risky interracial and homosexual love stories and a scandalous murder trial.

Officials and humanitarians in Tijuana are watching as they continue to manage a city where thousands of migrants have been waiting in limbo, some for years.

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is proud to announce the theme for the 52nd Annual Spring Sing is "Stories Untold." Each class will be telling us the real stories behind some characters we all know and love. The freshman production will feature the Queen of Hearts, sophomores will give us a seat at a Disney Dinner Party, juniors will journey Inside the Jukebox, and Seniors will tell us the story of Toucan Sam from Fruit Loops! Join us as we journey into these tales through this student written and directed production. Date | Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Location | San Diego Civic Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $15 to $50. For more information, please visit aolp.org/student-life/vapa/spring-sing or call (619) 297-2266.

From The Old Globe: It’s 1999, and Ami is an awkward Asian American high schooler whose world comes crashing down with a terrible discovery: her family is responsible for manufacturing MSG, the mysterious ingredient getting all the kids hooked! Meanwhile, a cool new girl arrives from Japan, and she’s not playing by the rules. World premiere play By Keiko Green Directed by Jesca Prudencio Visit the Old Globe website for tickets The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

The Water Conservation Garden’s beloved Ms. Smarty-Plants™ is welcoming you and your friends to encounter the magic of the Holidays by hosting Father Christmas for family and pet photos! Mixed in the fun will be a special Holiday Gift Shop just for kids, creative ornament making, a festive bubble dance party, a yummy bake sale and a special members corner. With surprises and fun for all, it will be a Very Merry Garden indeed! The Water Conservation Garden on Social Media Twitter| Instagram | Facebook