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Abortion access has long been difficult for women in the military, but the end of Roe v. Wade has made it even tougher. Some 40% now serve in states with abortion bans or expanded restrictions.

Solar energy can reduce climate pollution and electric bills. The U.S. government will soon start giving out $7 billion in grants for solar programs for low-income homes.

The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is proud to host the "Know Your Rights Symposium", aimed at educating women about their legal rights. This event will feature expert speakers from legal service providers who will delve into the critical topics of employment, housing, healthcare and immigration. The no-cost symposium is open to women and girls throughout San Diego County. It will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Southeastern Live Well Center – Tubman Chavez Center. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Parking is available at no cost in the adjacent garage on Market Street. Anyone interested in attending the Know "Your Rights Symposium" is invited to register to secure a seat and request space-limited child care or translation/interpretation services. Walk-ins will be welcomed on a space-available basis. This event is made possible by a Women’s Recovery Response Grant from the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The Post's new CEO Will Lewis tried to stop the paper from publishing a story about allegations he faces in Britain. It wasn't the first time he's attempted to head off unwanted coverage. I know, because he tried to do that to me in December.

Sunday, December 10 from 12 – 3 p.m. Support local artists & artisans this season at our Craft Fair! We’ll have Handmade Art for sale & a Free Kids Craft. Stop in & save your space in an upcoming workshop & begin creating art yourself! Or grab the ultimate gift–a Craft Collective Gift Certificates–and help begin a loved one’s journey in handmaking! ARTS & CRAFT SALE | We’ll have a selection of art and crafts all made locally for sale. Grab a gift for a loved one or splurge for on a little something for yourself. FREE KIDS CRAFT | RSVP for a surprise hands-on kids craft! *This project is great for children of all ages. Young children may need help from an accompanying adult. MAKE-&-TAKE CRAFT | RSVP for a fun project! *We appreciate a $5 per person contribution for this craft to help us cover costs. RAFFLE | Join in the fun with an in-person raffle! We’ll be giving away a gift certificate, aprons, t-shirts and more! We can’t wait to see you there! Grab a friend or family member and help us celebrate crafting! ABOUT SAN DIEGO CRAFT COLLECTIVE We are dedicated to the craft journey, from start to finish! With this in mind, we are proud to support our local artists and craftspeople as they share their art with the community over the winter season. Thank you for your support! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

After a 4-year-old boy broke a 3,500-year-old vase, a museum in Israel viewed it as an educational opportunity and invited him and his family back to learn about how they would restore the item.

You are invited to the Intersections Concert featuring Mariachi Garibaldi and Jeff Nevin (11.07.23). Join UC San Diego for our Intersections Concert Series at Park & Market in the Guggenheim Theatre hosted by UC San Diego and New York-based violinist Yale Strom, one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Romani music and history. Jeff Nevin Jeff Nevin studied conducting at the Pierre Monteux School with Charles Bruck and was conductor of the Southwestern College Symphony Orchestra from 2013-2021. While his professional work has leaned more towards performing as a mariachi musician, soloist and band leader, his experience in these areas combined with his training and expertise as a symphonic conductor gives him a unique perspective on the interpretation of Mexican symphonic music, including the works of Revueltas, Chavez, Moncayo, Galindo, Marquez and others. Mariachi Garibaldi From Southwestern College Performing ensemble from Southwestern College, the first school in the world to offer a college degree in mariachi music. Many former students have moved on to receive Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music, perform mariachi professionally including with some of the top mariachis in the country, and they are beginning to fill the great need for mariachi instructors that exists across the US today. Mariachi Garibaldi has been featured in both American and Mexican national news broadcasts and several documentaries, they have performed across the US and Mexico, and recently performed in Brazil (2019 & 2014), Egypt (2018), Belgium (2017), Germany (2016), India (2015), Canada (2015), Russia (2012 & 2009), France (2012 & 2010) and China (2010). More info: The Intersections Concert is a new interdisciplinary event series, presented by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, taking place at the multi-tenant, mixed-use business, arts, and educational office building in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Intersections offers new, diverse takes on traditional ideas and forms in a variety of disciplines, from artistic performances to educational lectures will take place at Park & Market’s state-of-the-art Guggenheim Theatre. Hosted by UC San Diego and New York-based violinist Yale Strom, one of the world's leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Romani music and history.

The Houston-based company has pulled off the first successful commercial landing on the lunar surface. It's America's first soft landing in decades.

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' primary election guide for the city of San Diego mayor.

Academic workers on the 23 campuses of California State University are rallying for a new contract. In other news, the Auto Club of Southern California says they are seeing the third fastest week-over-week gas price increase they’ve ever recorded in Southern California. We tell you when gas prices should go down. Plus, the Oceanside Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit titled, “Art For The People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection.” It features art created during the Great Depression through World War 2.