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The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of North County San Diego and the LWV of San Diego to hear three experts discuss the ways money and politics influence local entities. Our panel is: Brian Adams, of the SDSU Political Science Department. His book: "Campaign Finance in Local Elections: Buying the Grassroots" examines whether the campaign finance system undermines the capacity of local elections to enhance the democratic character of American elections. Lucas Robinson, investigative reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune. His work has covered politics, the courts, schools and the pandemic. He will report on his recent investigation of SANDAG's failure to reform no-bid contracting. David Edward Burke, founder of Citizens Take Action. This nonprofit supports policies and programs that enhance the voices of individuals within our political system. As an attorney, he has worked in Congress, coordinated statewide ballot initiatives, and clerked for two Superior Court judges, among other nonprofit work. The public is invited; a Q&A session will follow; light refreshments will be served. League of Women Voters of North County San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The workers’ contract with Kaiser Permanente is set to expire at the end of September.

California gun owners raced to take advantage of a new federal appeals court ruling against a law that required background checks for ammunition purchases. Some expect Gov. Gavin Newsom to appeal.

The judge confirmed a tentative, written ruling he'd issued the previous day, which stated "MTS has presented evidence Plaintiff's termination was based on legitimate, documented performance issues" rather than anything involving Fletcher.

Mark your calendars for our Summer Artisan Market & Wine Tasting on Saturday, August 9 at the Mission Bay Beach Club (2688 E Mission Bay Dr)! The market is free entry and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with local vendors—perfect for shopping. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy 10 wine tastings on our scenic bayside patio, with live music and delicious food and drinks available onsite. Tickets are limited, don’t miss out! Mission Bay Beach Club on Facebook / Instagram

Grab your lederhosen, practice your best Maria von Trapp impression and cap off the Civic Theatre's 60th Anniversary celebration on September 26 by enjoying Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" Sing-A-Long! Join us for a screening of the smash-hit 1965 movie musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with onscreen lyrics. Based on the amazing true story of The Trapp Family Singers, The Sound of Music is a cinematic landmark and winner of five Academy Awards®, including "Best Picture." Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the film features timeless songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein including "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Edelweiss,” "Climb Ev'ry Mountain” and more. Before the Oscar®-winning, family favorite film begins, you’ll test your knowledge with movie trivia, and learn how to participate throughout the screening using your complimentary tote bag filled with interactive surprises. You’ll then enjoy the movie with your fellow attendees – costumed nuns, Maria look-alikes and von Trapp children – all singing their hearts out to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein tunes. Costumes are not obligatory but highly recommended! This exciting event is just one piece of the San Diego Civic Theatre's 60th anniversary celebration. Stay tuned for more updates about our 60th anniversary by signing up to receive our newsletter, or follow San Diego Civic Theatre on Instagram & Facebook.

A donation from an Encinitas resident could change the fate of an empty city-owned lot at the center of an affordable housing debate.

You can’t get too much of a good thing! Back by popular demand, another look at two highly creative and entertaining ballets by City Ballet of San Diego’s brilliant and critically acclaimed resident choreographers, Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez. City Ballet of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says his focus on childhood fitness is for both physical and patriotic reasons.

AB 1340 would let California ride-hailing drivers collectively bargain for improved pay and benefits. Uber and Lyft say it could drive ride prices up and availability down.