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“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre Step into a world of glamour, ambition, and reinvention as Adventures by the Book®, together with our friends at Library Shop Mission Hills, invites you to celebrate the U.S. debut tour of international and New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester and the launch of her captivating new novel, "The Chateau on Sunset." A dazzling, feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre, the novel transports readers to the legendary Chateau Marmont in 1950s Hollywood—where ambition burns bright, secrets linger in the shadows, and women fight to define their own destinies. Natasha will be joined in conversation by acclaimed author and professor Kaylie Jones for an engaging discussion on literary legacy, the art of reimagining beloved classics, and the enduring power of stories that continue to shape and inspire us across generations. Don’t miss this exclusive literary experience, where timeless stories and great company come together in an inspiring setting. Your Adventure includes a book (with EVENT purchase below) from our featured author for signing at the event, along with the opportunity to meet both Natasha Lester and Kaylie Jones up close and personal. Visit: ''The Chateau on Sunset'': A Book Launch Adventure Natasha Lester on Instagram and Facebook

McDonald’s restaurants throughout Southern California are turning their dining rooms and drive-thrus into celebratory gatherings for moms. On Sunday, May 10, McDonald’s invites the community to have their Día de las Madres and Mother's Day celebration at their local McDonald’s. Restaurants will surprise moms with a mariachi performance, flowers and the opportunity to try McDonald’s newest beverage line of crafted sodas and refreshers.

Wildlife rehabilitation facilities in California before El Nino formed were seeing hundreds of emaciated birds brought in by people when the marine heat wave intensified this spring.

The Kiwanis Ocean Beach Kiwanis is presenting their 79th Ocean Beach Children’s Kite Festival on Saturday May16th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Robb Field in Ocean Beach. Free kites for children and prizes are given out for the best decorated kites throughout the day. There will be professional kite demonstrations, craft and food vendors. The best part of the festival are the kite games where the children are separated in age groups who run after the kite tail in an attempt to pull it down. The child that attains that goal wins a prize. Then, there is the flying kite pinata game. Every child has a chance to break it so all can grab for candy as it falls to the ground. Ocean Beach Kiwanis on Facebook / Instagram

In the past, more students have applied than funds can cover. This investment will close that gap.

Approved by the San Diego City Council and signed into law by Mayor Todd Gloria last year, the ordinance raises the minimum wage for some hospitality workers in the city to $25 an hour, phased in over several years.

The ruling allows states to ban transgender student athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams, but doesn’t require it. States like California can keep their current policies.

Stream the series now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. This docuseries profiles pioneering women who have revolutionized the arts throughout history. Through an intimate look at their creative processes and fearless defiance of societal expectations, the series celebrates the legacies these artists have created, which inspire future generations with their ingenuity, resilience and transformative impact on the cultural landscape. Hosted by award-winning journalist and documentarian Soledad O’Brien.

Kevin O'Malley, a former part-owner of the San Diego Padres and minor league baseball team owner, has died. His father, Peter O'Malley, says he died from complications of sepsis in Santa Barbara.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Bernard Condon of the AP about how President Trump and his family raked in more than a billion dollars last year through crypto ventures.