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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.

The city of San Diego is expanding its two makeshift campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness, and it comes as the number of indoor shelter beds is shrinking. In other news, in San Diego life-saving medicines like Naloxone have helped reduce the number of fentanyl overdoses, but Mexico’s restrictive drug policies make Naloxone almost impossible to get in Tijuana. Plus, the La Mesa Oktoberfest event manager joins the podcast with details on this weekend’s festival.

A San Diego bookstore owner shares reading recommendations for all ages, from picture books to adult books, that celebrate Hispanic, Latina/o/x and Chicana/o/x identity.

Join A Way Home For Dogs and other local rescues and shelters at the North Park Mini Park to meet dozens of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Connect with local organizations that are making a difference and learn about volunteer opportunities, fostering and other ways to help homeless animals in San Diego. This event will be held at the North Park Vegan Food Popup, San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan market featuring over 60 vendors. Enjoy eats and treats from an international food court and shop a selection of products and services from local businesses. Participating Groups: - A Way Home For Dogs - ALMA Dog Rescue - Animal Rescuers Without Borders - County of San Diego Animal Services (Bonita) - Frosted Faces Foundation - Today, Tomorrow & Forever Animal Rescue ...And More! ___________________________________________ More Events: San Clemente Vegan Food Popup 1st Saturday Every Month | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at North Beach , 1832 N El Camino Real, San Clemente North Park Vegan Food Popup 2nd Saturday Every Month, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego Vista Vegan Food Popup 3rd Friday Every Month, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Local Roots Boochyard,1430 Vantage Ct, Vista Special Events: San Diego Super Adoption Event Saturday, April 13th, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego San Diego EarthFest Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Balboa Park, Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn All locations are free to the public, family-friendly and dog-friendly and feature music and free parking. Vegan Food Popup has been featured on CBS News, ABC News, Fox News, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Orange County Register, San Diego Magazine, KUSI and San Diego Reader. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Subscribe to our Newsletter For more information visit: veganfoodpopup.com Stay Connected on Instagram and Facebook

They hope the celebration could present a new adoption or foster opportunity.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, Change Begins With ME will host a Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony at Standley Park from 2 to 4 p.m., in honor of the International Day of Peace. The event will feature remarks from elected officials, including San Diego City Council member Kent Lee, and Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (tentative), Proclamation by Congressman Scott Peters’ office, as well as performances by local students, civic groups, and artists. Family-friendly festivities, including multicultural craft booths and food trucks, will be open throughout the event. Event: Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Standley Park, University City • 3585 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 Featured Speakers: San Diego City Councilmember Kent Lee Codi Vierra, Field Representative for Congressman Scott Peters Andrés Geurts-Barreto, Field Representative for Assemblymember Tasha Boerner San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (Tentative) Performances: Mission Bay Montessori Academy Peace Choir Girl Scout Troop 3266 - "What Peace Means to Me" UCHS Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club Presentation Hip Hop Tap Performance by San Diego Civic Dance Arts Martial Arts Demonstration by Grand Master Kim Spreckels Elementary Spanish Choir Performance by South African Artist/Performer Nomsa Burkhardt Dance of Universal Peace 4:15 PM: Event Ends Ongoing Throughout the Event: Multicultural Children’s Crafts Booths Kid’s Voting Booth Voter Registration Food Trucks: Taco Love Mobile Catering Kona Shaved Ice This event is free and open to the public. It promises to be a meaningful celebration of peace and community with activities for all ages. For more information, please contact Tama Becker-Varano / Changebeginswithmesd@gmail.com / (858) 405-5188 The Peace Pole features the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 12 different languages: Arabic Chinese English (now in rainbow letters) French Hebrew Hindi Italian Japanese Kumeyaay Spanish Ukrainian (replaced Russian) Xhosa UC Peace Pole History In 2005, Girl Scout Troop 3004 installed a six-sided Peace Pole at Standley Park in University City and hosted a community-wide Dedication Ceremony to commemorate the occasion. After nineteen years, time took its toll on the Peace Pole.The language plaques cracked and blackened. The dedication plaque at the base gradually became hidden as it sank into the earth. Change Begins With ME raised funds to restore the Peace Pole. All twelve plaques were replaced and the pole reinforced. The base has been excavated and the old dedication plaque has been removed. New cement and a new dedication plaque were installed.

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.

Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.