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Get ready for an extraordinary event that will dazzle your senses and touch your heart! The renowned fashion icon, Lizz Russell, is thrilled to present the highly anticipated 12th Annual Cocktails & Couture Charity Fashion Show, aptly themed "Celebrating Survivors." Mark your calendars for May 18, 2024, because this is a fashion extravaganza you don't want to miss. Hosted at the luxurious Vintana Wine + Dine at The Centre, located at 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA, this event promises an unforgettable experience from Noon to 2:30 p.m. Prepare to be captivated by the unveiling of the stunning new Lizz Russell Collection in a mesmerizing runway show. The fashion-forward designs will transport you to a world of elegance and glamour, leaving you breathless. But that's not all! Get ready to rub shoulders with the stars on the star-studded red carpet. Celebrity guests include Jolisa Webb, a highly decorated veteran and retired Lieutenant Colonel of the US Air Force, and Stephen Pierce, a former NFL star who turned soulful singer with the NFL Players Choir. Catch glamorous arrivals, exclusive interviews, and capture the essence of the celebrity lifestyle. This year, the event pays tribute to remarkable survival stories that inspire and uplift. Join us in celebrating the incredible journey of Semret Russom, a professional bodybuilder who has triumphantly returned to competition. Witness resilience and triumph in action as we honor those who have overcome adversity with grace and strength. Prepare to be amazed as influential figures grace the runway, from top businesswomen to a renowned former WNBA player. Experience the power of fashion with a purpose as we join hands to support Survivorlicious Inc., a newly established 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to maximizing support for survivors. Lizz Russell, Southern California's beloved celebrity designer, has not only made a mark in the fashion industry but also in the hearts of survivors. Throughout GBS-CIDP Awareness Month, Lizz showcases her latest designs while sharing a portion of the event's proceeds with Survivorlicious Inc. It's fashion with a cause, empowering individuals to embrace life fully despite challenges from GBS or CIDP. Survivorlicious Inc. stands as a beacon of hope for those affected by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). With a heartfelt mission to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families battling these conditions, Survivorlicious Inc. provides education, support, advocacy, and community connection. The Cocktails & Couture Charity Fashion Show is not just a celebration of survival and style—it's a powerful movement toward awareness and aid. Blending glamour with goodwill, this event is your invitation to make a difference, one runway at a time.

James Rowten previously served as KPBS’ Corporate Development Manager, where he worked collaboratively with businesses leaders and organizations looking to support KPBS and enhance their marketing campaigns.

Some 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports may strike just after midnight on October 1 if their union doesn't reach a contract deal with shipping companies and port operators.

The Fed is expected to start cutting interest rates on Wednesday — marking a milestone in the central bank's long-running battle against inflation.

Electronic pagers belonging to members of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah exploded simultaneously on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800.

Debby’s last day over the U.S. before blowing into Canada Saturday inundated south-central New York and north-central Pennsylvania with rain, prompting evacuations and rescues by helicopter.

The bill would automatically register people at the DMV. Under current so-called motor-voter laws, people can opt-out of voter registration at the DMV.

The prosecution is arguing that Donald Trump wanted to keep information out of the public fearing that it would turn off voters in 2016. The defense argues Trump did nothing illegal.

"Nostalgia," 2022 Rione Sanità, Naples. Present day. Businessman Felice Lasco (Pierfrancisco Favino) returns from the Middle East to visit his aging mother. Wandering the streets, Felice rediscovers the city, its codes and rituals, and memories that still haunt him. Despite local priest Don Luigi’s advice to leave his past behind, he looks for his boyhood friend Oreste, now a feared local criminal. Beautifully shot, "Nostalgia" gradually reveals itself as the parable of a man and a city teetering between redemption and damnation. Vibrantly capturing the pulsing heart of Naples, this movie is a deeply felt exploration of the complexity of homecoming.

AT&T workers are on strike across the south. Their union says the company refuses to bargain on a new contract with higher wages and healthcare benefits.