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The international food charity announced it was pausing aid operations after it said an Israeli airstrike killed seven of its workers in Gaza.

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, will be hosting its next diaper distribution on Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Jack in the Box Corporate Office in Kearney Mesa (9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, 92123). Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then it will open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Over 350 local families are anticipated to attend. Registration is open through Friday August 11th at 12 p.m. or until supplies last. Miracle Babies has supplied over 1.3 million diapers throughout the pandemic to families in need. To ease the burden of financial stress, diaper drives are for all families, not just families with Miracle Babies. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition, a volunteer group that dresses up as superheroes and attends charity events, will assist Miracle Babies’ staff and volunteers distribute thousands of diapers, menstrual supply products, and other PPE products. The American Medical Response (AMR) will also provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: Jack in the Box, Baby2Baby, Rent-A-Center, San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition, and American Medical Response (AMR). To register for an upcoming diaper distribution, volunteer, or donate visit: https://www.miraclebabies.org/diaper-distributions/

With test kits in short supply, the district attorney's office says scams involving illegitimate tests are expected.

Listen to our local expert, Donald H. Harrison, discuss his new book series, "Schlepping and Schmoozing Along the Interstate 5." In this three-volume collection learn about the Jewish stories he discovered at every exit along the highway and his process of uncovering these stories. Join us to learn how Jewish stories can be found all around us. The ticket price includes a signed copy of the chosen volume of the book and nosh and drink. Donald H. Harrison is a historian, journalist, editor, and book author. Harrison is the former co-publisher of San Diego Jewish World, yet remains an active contributor to the magazine. Donald has authored many books about Jewish settlers worldwide, including in San Diego, California. For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Bonita Pumpkin Farm Sep 29th through Oct 12th from 9 am to 6 pm Oct 13th through Oct 31st from 9 am to 9 pm Bonita Pumpkin Farm & Attractions: - Train Ride - 8′ Tall Corn Maze - Petting Zoo - Tractor Hay-Wagon - Cut your own Sunflowers - Pumpkin Farm Ticket Prices: - Hayride is $5 per person - Corn Maze is $5 per person - Petting Zoo is $5 per person - Mechanical Train is $5.00 per child Ticket Requirements: - Mechanical Train = 1 Ticket per child - Hayride = 1 Ticket per person - Corn Maze = 1 Ticket per person - Petting Zoo = 1 Ticket per person Cut your own sunflowers are $2 per stem (*We provide the shears) Tickets for Farm locations can be purchased at any Farm location. Tickets are not available online. All pumpkins are individually priced based on size. For more information visit: pumpkinstation.com

In August 1973, an 18-year-old DJ Kool Herc played his sister's back-to-school fundraiser in the rec room of their apartment building. But he and his friends sparked something much bigger.

China has been trying to woo back foreign investors and businesses after nearly three years of self-imposed isolation, but a quick economic recovery will also hinge on domestic consumption.

Beyoncé became the only other solo woman alongside Taylor Swift to achieve the feat with no accompanying artists, Billboard said.

Voters will decide whether to cap the age of candidates for the U.S. House or Senate, but the measure could face an uphill battle in court.

Oregon schools are struggling more than others across the country to recover academic learning losses. Experts say one likely reason is a lack of statewide consistency in tutoring interventions.