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This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.

Opening Reception: Ramsés Noriega – "Fragmentos del Barrio" Join us Thursday, August 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center for the opening of a powerful exhibition celebrating the work of Ramsés Noriega, a pioneering artist, political activist, and prominent voice of El Movimiento. Spanning three decades of powerful paintings, drawings, and political graphics, "Fragmentos del Barrio" honors Noriega’s vital role in shaping the Chicano Art Movement and his enduring legacy of resistance, identity, and justice. Held on the historic Chicano Moratorium anniversary, this reception is a powerful reminder of the art and activism that continue to inspire generations. Don’t miss this special evening of art, history, and community! August 29, 2025 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center
 Recepción de Apertura: Ramsés Noriega – "Fragmentos del Barrio" 
Acompáñanos el jueves 29 de agosto, de 5 p.m. a 8 p.m. en el Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center para la inauguración de una poderosa exposición que celebra la obra de Ramsés Noriega, artista pionero, activista político y una de las voces más destacadas de El Movimiento. Con obras que abarcan tres décadas de impactantes pinturas, dibujos y gráficos políticos, "Fragmentos del Barrio" rinde homenaje al papel fundamental de Noriega en la formación del Movimiento de Arte Chicano y a su legado duradero de resistencia, identidad y justicia. Celebrada en torno al aniversario histórico del Chicano Moratorium, esta recepción es un recordatorio contundente del arte y el activismo que siguen inspirando a generaciones. ¡No te pierdas esta noche especial de arte, historia y comunidad! 29 de Agosto de 2025 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Allegra Goodman's new novel is called This Is Not About Us, but critic Maureen Corrigan says that title is coy: Readers are bound to see aspects of themselves and their families in these pages.

California spent $31 million last year helping students facing homelessness with emergency housing and other services through Rapid Rehousing. The program operates at most public universities and about a quarter of community colleges, helping thousands of students who are either homeless or housing insecure, such as one student who was sleeping in a garage.

Changes in the foster care system have prompted the County to reimagine how to use the campus.

The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories on the American stage, and spotlights the broad range of today’s Latinx experience. Four scripts were selected to be rehearsed and developed at the Playhouse, culminating in a live public reading at the festival. The festival is free for everyone to attend, and will include a schedule of in-person readings of new works, panel discussions and other events. This year’s festival programming includes Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center by Mario Vega, Tempt Me by Andrew Rincón, Ama. Egg. Oyá. by Lori Felipe-Barkin and NOVIOS by Arturo Luíz Soria. Co-produced by TuYo Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse, the Latinx New Play Festival was originally launched in 2017 by San Diego Repertory Theatre, led and curated by TuYo Co-Artistic Director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon. La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to continue to provide this vibrant, important arts event a new home in San Diego since 2023. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Imran Ahmed, CEO and founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, is lobbying for tech companies to release data on how their algorithms and content enforcement work. He also urges people to put down their devices and "touch grass."

A look back at SDCC 2025's highlights and tips for celebrating pop culture all year long.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that allows for greater housing density near public transit stations across the state. On Midday Edition Monday, we hear from one California housing advocate on why he thinks its passage is "the most significant housing bill that's ever been passed in California."

An additional 3 to 8 inches of snow was expected for county mountains Thursday into Friday morning. Strong winds may result in blowing snow and limited visibility, with levels as low as 3500 to 4000 feet.