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Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend.

The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source may be difficult to definitively trace.

If you’re writing a story, real or imagined, you’ll need both a “who” and a “where”: a character (or characters), and the place (or places) in which they exist. The problem is, it’s easy to focus on the “who” and neglect the “where”; to focus on character and minimize the environment. A house is a house, right? A tree is a tree. Nope. Not if you want to lift readers out of their own world and put them into one you create. This class series will help you do that by learning better ways to: Make settings come to life. Avoid dull, threadbare or cliché descriptions. Connect settings to scenes, and scenes to story. Unite characters with their world. (Who would Catherine Earnshaw be without the moors? Huckleberry Finn without the Mississippi River?) So, settle into your preferred chair in front of your favorite computer, and enter a fresh new world of writing. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-04-06-scene-and-setting-with-mark-clements/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

When the pandemic closed salons, a La Mesa father grabbed some clippers and learned to cut his sons’ hair. A half-decade later, he’s still at it.

The Padres are a major institution and have been for decades but their under-the-radar politics could now be something we see overtly in more spending, endorsements or positions.

After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.

A proposed first-of-its kind tax would target California's nearly 250 billionaires in an effort to fund health care. If voters pass it, will the state's economy suffer?

Welcome the arrival of spring at The Rooftop Bar in Oceanside with a full day of music, cocktails, and coastal views. The Spring Equinox marks the moment when day and night fall into perfect balance, making it the perfect excuse to gather above the Pacific and celebrate the season ahead. Join us from noon through the evening as DJs set the tone and specialty cocktails keep the energy flowing. Settle in for sunset, watch the sky shift from golden hour to starlight, and enjoy a day that naturally turns into night on the rooftop. Visit: https://www.rooftopbaroceanside.com/event/spring-equinox-celebration/ The Rooftop Bar Oceanside on Instagram and Facebook

The comments came following widespread reports earlier in the week that those stops would be put on pause after two immigrants were fatally shot by ICE agents in early July.

Plaza Bonita was recently acquired by HP Bonita Investments LLC, according to an internal memo obtained by KPBS. What type of changes may come under the new ownership remain unclear.