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Sitlali Yovana Poot Dzib, 20 (left), captain of The Amazonas of Yaxunah, high fives her teammates after a home run in a game played on Sept. 10. The indigenous women on the team live in the small Maya community of Yaxunah in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. They wear traditional Maya garb when they play — and eschew shoes.

Women Maya softballers brush off machismo insults to become Mexican superstars

The team is called Las Amazonas de Yaxunah. They've defied gender stereotypes to become sports heroes. And these women and teens play the game wearing traditional Maya dresses — and no shoes.,

A group runs past Belmont Park as rain engulfs the area, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in San Diego.

Californians eager for sunnier days after relentless winter

With spring now underway, California's 39 million residents are hopeful for sunnier days ahead. But this week’s atmospheric river had other plans.

Striking Kaiser Permanente workers on the picket line in front of a hospital in Vallejo, Calif., on Oct. 6. A deal to avert another strike came together Friday.

After historic strike, Kaiser Permanente workers win 21% raise over 4 years

The health care giant and the coalition of unions that walked out for three days earlier this month announced a contract deal that averts another strike.

John Opp and his daughter Giuliana communicate with their hands at the Isabella Bird Community School in Denver. Opp said he's grateful for the universal pre-K program and the support it provides her.

The unlikely connection between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes in Colorado

Colorado voters in 2020 approved raising hundreds of millions of dollars to establish a universal pre-K program. That money comes from a surprising — and controversial — source: tobacco tax revenue.

J Noa: Tiny Desk Concert

J Noa came to the Tiny Desk to show the world what a girl from her barrio is capable of.

225th Anniversary Art Show

The Mission San Luis Rey 225th Anniversary Art Show features a live artist painting, chalk art, live mural painting, student art competition, children’s art area, entertainment and food! Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free admission Visit: https://www.sanluisrey.org/about/225th-anniversary or call 760-757-3651 Mission San Luis Rey on Facebook / Instagram

'The Comfort of Crows' is fuel to restore spirits in dealing with ecological grief

Here the New York Times columnist and author of Late Migrations and Graceland Margaret Renkl brings alive in 52 chapters her love for the animals and plants in her yard and nearby parks in Tennessee.

Sesame Place San Diego Pet Adoption Weekend - Canceled

Due to inclement weather, Sesame Place San Diego is closed tomorrow, Saturday, February 25. Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating the arrival of Elmo’s adopted puppy, Tango, with the park’s first Pet Adoption Weekend on February 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is in partnership with Petco and Petco Love Foundation. Guests will be able to meet rescue dogs from local partner shelters in front of the park and learn more about the pet adoption process. There will also be special appearances by Elmo and Tango! Participating animal shelters include: • Helen Woodward Animal Center • Passion for Pitties • San Diego Humane Society • Rancho Coastal Humane Society • Chula Vista Animal Center • Rescue FENIX Pet Adoption Weekend is free, located in front of the Sesame Place park entrance, and does not require paid admission into Sesame Place to attend the Pet Adoption Weekend. Guests will receive a special discount on admission to the park the day of the event. To learn more about Pet Adoption Weekend, please visit www.SesamePlaceSanDiego.com/Petco. Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Architectural Salvage founder and owner Elizabeth Scalice is shown inside the store on Jan. 11, 2024.

Merchandise from closed Little Italy store to find new home

Architectural Salvage's owner Elizabeth Scalice said a buyer has purchased all of her remaining merchandise.

A child engages with a crew member on a visit to the USS Midway Museum. The decommissioned U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is one of the nearly 60 museums participating in Kids Free San Diego, this month.

Kids Free San Diego begins at nearly 60 museums for the month of October

The annual Kids Free San Diego program begins at nearly 60 museums and attractions across the county for the month of October.

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