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San Diego City Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe will, on Wednesday, reveal a joint ordinance intended to protect renters from "junk fees" that drive up the cost of housing.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious, this 60 minute course will equip you with the foundational knowledge you need to navigate trademark protection effectively. Trademark Basics: Understand trademarks and their differences from patents and copyrights. Explore real-world examples and the scope of trademark protection. Discover the benefits of registration and how to use online trademark tools. Navigating the Trademark Process: Get a step-by-step overview of the registration process and timeline. Decide if you need an attorney and learn how to track your application status. Understand examination, approval, and maintenance of your trademark. Preparing to File Your Trademark: Learn the importance of searching for similar trademarks and the application requirements. Understand costs, filing bases, and how to accurately categorize your goods and services. ____________________________ Trademarks 101 is presented as part of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This program is part of a nationwide network of libraries designated by the USPTO to support inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers by providing free access to patent and trademark resources, tools, and trained staff who can guide you in understanding intellectual property. San Diego Public Library on Instagram San Diego Central Library on Facebook

Depending on the timing, a Supreme Court ruling that weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination may lead to more states redrawing congressional maps before the 2026 midterms.

A closely fought first-round vote on Sunday has set up a showdown between a member of the Communist Party and an ultraconservative veteran politician, sharply polarizing the country.

Hundreds of acres in Michigan are covered in parallel rows of earth that are the remains of an ancient Native American agricultural system. The surprise find has archaeologists amazed.

The sixth album by the North Carolina band, made over the course of a breakup between two of its members, is a masterpiece about life spent clinging to the edge of the abyss.

A months-long delay in data due to personnel cuts held up the release of the annual report, which found 16,000 fewer defense-sector jobs in San Diego over the last year.

It’s being billed as a Solutions Showdown. Voice of San Diego’s annual Politifest is slated for Saturday, Oct. 4 at the University of San Diego.

The suspect in Saturday's Brown University shooting was discovered dead at a storage facility in New Hampshire. The same man is suspected in the fatal shooting of an MIT physics professor on Monday.

“Like most forms of magic, I’ve always believed / in words.” - Keetje Kuipers Join us for a night of words, want, and wild joy. In celebration of "Lonely Women Make Great Lovers" and "A Sharp Endless Need," writers Keetje Kuipers, Mac Crane, Evelyn Gill, and Carly DeMento share poetry and prose across a spectrum of desires. Hosted by Sara Z. Phelps, come for the words, stay for the dance party. We’re thrilled to be joined by TransFamily Support Services, a local organization that guides transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. TransFamily Support Services will provide resources to support our trans friends and family, and we’ll raise money to support the great work they’re doing. Let's celebrate books, kindness, and community! Verbatim Books on Facebook / Instagram