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This was the year a lot people finally exhaled. The pandemic was declared no longer an emergency. But viral threats are still with us and there are lessons we still haven't learned.

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to win a third term, NPR visited some of his voter base in the north.

Tis the season for jingling and barking all the way with San Diego’s favorite feel-good parade, the Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Pet Parade and Pups in the Pub Party! Returning Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, this annual local favorite tradition highlights dogs, cats, and other pets as the Gaslamp “decks the paws” for a howl-y jolly good time. Pets are the stars of the show at this parade! Attendees and their companions are encouraged to dress up in costume and compete for prizes and awards. Attendees are sure to see Santa Paws, plenty of holiday pet costumes, and unique floats with intricate detailing and matching ensembles. From seasonal costumes to the Star War’s cast in fur-form, each year is a delight as contestants bring their A-game and smiling faces to the Gaslamp Quarter. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. in the MLK Promenade Park for the vendor expo, a lively marketplace filled with a wide array of animal shelters & pet vendors offering everything from gourmet pet treats, stylish accessories, and fabulous outfits to training services and wellness tips. And what’s a holiday celebration without fantastic photo "pup-portunities" and games? At the registration table participants can enter their pet into the judging contest where the panel of judges will announce winners for categories like "Best Christmas Spirit," "Best Matching Costumes," and the prestigious "Best in Show." At 1 p.m., the parade sets off under the iconic Gaslamp Quarter Archway, weaving its way through the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter with energetic live music and onlookers. After the parade, guests are invited to stroll to the second annual Pups in the Pub Party from 2 p.m. through 4 p.m. at the Hilton Gaslamp Quarter Hotel. Attendees can enjoy craft beer, complimentary goody bags, live music, boutique shopping, games for pups & people, photo ops, and more! Furry, scaly, and feathered family members alike are welcome to jingle all the way through the Gaslamp Quarter in their best festive costumes to ring in the holiday season. Registration is just $25 per pet and you receive the following: • Entrance to the expo • A variety of photo ops • Parade registration • Goodie bag • Entrance to Pups in the Pub after party • Opportunity to win “paw-mazing” awards Participants can register in advance to ensure their spot in the parade is reserved as parade slots are limited. About the Gaslamp Quarter Association: The Gaslamp Quarter Association® (GQA) is a non-profit 501(c)6 merchants association, representing more than 400 businesses located within the boundaries of the Gaslamp Quarter. The GQA is the second oldest Business Improvement District in the City of San Diego, established in1982. The mission of the GQA is to promote and protect the historic Gaslamp Quarter as San Diego’s premier Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment District, using advocacy, community relations, and promotional programs to present an exciting, sophisticated, world-class destination for the residents of, and visitors to San Diego, for the prosperity of the Association’s membership. For more information on the Gaslamp Quarter, visit www.gaslamp.org. Gaslamp Quarter on Facebook / Instagram

The Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Studies in collaboration with the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center at San Diego State University, The University of California San Diego, SCORE San Diego Chapter, and community partners, will be launching Cohort 3 of the Community Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs, a 6-week training program for entrepreneurs in underserved communities. More than 30 entrepreneurs from some of San Diego’s most underserved communities will participate in this year’s program. Working with instructors from leading colleges and universities, the entrepreneurs will take part in a mentorship program led by business executives from SCORE then paired with student consultants to work on value-add projects that are necessary to move their businesses forward. The bootcamp is held at the Kroc Salvation Army located at 6753 University Ave in San Diego, and offers a strong exposure to key concepts, tools, and approaches to starting and growing a business. It is targeted to people in San Diego County with a dream of a business they want to start, or who have launched an early-stage venture and need some guidance and insights. It also features top faculty from local universities, subject matter experts and successful entrepreneurs over six consecutive Saturday mornings starting on September 9 and ending on October 14. This bootcamp is an initiative under the Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI), which is a collaboration among over 30 universities and non-profit organizations globally, working together to help individuals in underserved communities start and grow sustainable businesses. For more information, please visit https://upbi.org/ or The McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business at the University of Notre Dame.

BirdStock is back for round two! Please join us on Dec. 9, 2023 from 10 a.m - 7:30 p.m. for an all-day, family-friendly party along La Jolla Boulevard. Like last year, BirdStock will showcase all that the Bird Rock community has to offer. It will feature music & dance entertainers, refreshments from local restaurants, special offers from Bird Rock shops, and a holiday-themed artisan market featuring local artists of all kinds. All proceeds go to support local businesses and Bird Rock Elementary School. For more information visit: birdrockfoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The billionaire sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate after the group published a series of reports detailing an uptick of hate speech on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

President Biden gave remarks on the Middle East at the White House on Friday. He said it is time for the war in Gaza to end and discussed a "road map" to a cease-fire agreement.

President Biden met with plaintiffs from the Brown v. Board of Education case Thursday. On Friday, he's meeting with members of historically Black sororities and fraternities.

Don Norman, Distinguished Professor (emeritus) of Cognitive Science and Psychology, Founder and first Director of the Design Lab at the University of California, San Diego will discuss ideas from his new book, "Design for a Better World". Business Week has named Norman one of the world’s most influential designers. Email jpineda@ucsd.edu for zoom link.

The Los Angeles Clippers will bring their G League team to Oceanside for the 2024-25 season, rebranding as the San Diego Clippers.