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Most of California’s foster family agencies are about to lose their insurance, and almost 9,000 children could be taken from their homes as early as October. In other news, a new report says that electrical vehicle charging stations couldn’t survive if they weren’t subsidized by the government. Plus, Hispanic Heritage Month is now underway, and San Diego is celebrating with a new exhibit at city hall.

In this festival mainstay, we honor the lives of six San Diego area Jewish women through words, music, and images. Hear their stories and leave uplifted and inspired. Honoring Sara Brown, Debbie Kornberg, Vered Libstein, Rabbi Devorah Marcus, Bev Pamensky, and Dr. Barbara Parker. “A woman of valor, who shall find?” asks the famous psalm. These 6 inspiring women have made unique contributions to our community. JFest celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Directed by Ali Viterbi Written by Sarah Price Keating, Rebecca Myers, Todd Salovey, and Ali Viterbi Debbie Kornberg is a spice expert and entrepreneur. She owns SPICE + LEAF and teaches weekly Spice It Up with Deb: A Live Cooking Experience workshops. Dr. Barbara Parker is a professor emerita in the Department of Medicine at UCSD and a medical oncologist at UC San Diego Health. She was the medical director of oncology services and senior deputy director of Cancer Medicine at Moores Cancer Center. Rabbi Devorah Marcus has been the senior Rabbi at Temple Emanu-El since 2013. Bev Pamensky is the Executive Director of the Kindness Initiative, an organization dedicated to alleviating poverty in the San Diego Jewish community. Sara Brown is the San Diego regional director of the American Jewish Committee. She was previously the Executive Director of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights, and Genocide Education, and managed post-secondary education programming for USC Shoah Foundation. She also conducted research and wrote a book on the Rwandan genocide. Vered Libstein is a survivor of the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel. Her husband, Ofir Libstein, was the mayor of San Diego's sister city Sha'ar HaNegev, and he (along with their son, her mother, and her nephew) was murdered on October 7. Vered founded the Darom Adom Festival, one of Israel's largest nature events. Visit: https://www.sdjfest.org/

In 2021, just 16% of Sequoia Elementary School’s third grade class met the state standard. Now, as fifth graders, more than half do.

Owners of affordable housing properties would face stricter noticing requirements when they want to sell their properties.

Max Brooks, a samurai rabbit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Quick Draw, Cartoon Voices and more!

Several other states have made moves to disassociate from the nation's oldest library professional association. But Georgia's bill, the first of its kind in the nation, goes further than the others.

After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general.

Conference featuring 30+ champion keynotes, speakers, and panelists from Click Up, Comic-Con, Goodwill, Padres, Petco, PNC Bank, Oracle, Qualcomm and many more within four content-rich educational tracks covering branding, strategy, customer experience, new technologies and more. American Marketing Association (AMA) San Diego Chapter is now accepting registrations for its The Art of Marketing: Marketing Superheroes set for Friday, October 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT in the Knauss Center of Business Education at University of San Diego. Early-bird conference tickets – offering a 50% discount – are available through August 15 only. Reserve tickets here. The Art of Marketing: Marketing Superheroes Conference will feature 30+ keynotes and speakers, and panels designed to provide marketing professionals with inspiration, insights and creative ways to forge new strategies and skills required to combat the evil forces of over saturation, overconsumption, overwhelm, tech overload, and marginalization. Attendees have their choice of sessions from four accelerated marketing education tracks: The Evangelist The Specialist The Technologist The Strategist The Art of Marketing keynote speakers include: • David Glanzer, Chief Communication & Strategy Officer, San Diego Comic Convention • Mark Lopez, Chief Experience Officer, Show Imaging • Melissa Rosenthal, Board of Advisors, Former Chief Creative Officer, Click Up Other conference speakers and panelists include, but are not limited to: The Evangelist Track • Chad Frederick Gilbert, VP, Content Marketing, NP Digital (moderator) • Travis Lamprecht, VP Brand, San Diego FC, • Kendra Rudd-Gloster, Influencer Relations Manager, Rare Beauty • Erika Ulring, Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, San Diego Museum of Art The Specialist Track • Darlene Cossio, Director, Marketing & Communications, Goodwill (moderator) • Carlos Delgado, Sr. Media Relations & Public Information Officer, Rady Children’s Hospital • Silvia Mah, CEO, She Invests! • Teresa Ruiz, Founder, Dream Catch Consulting The Technologist Track • Jod Kaftan, Head of Product Design & Research, Oracle • Di Le, AI Ethicist/HCAI Strategist, Service Now • Brandon Ratliff, Director, MarTech, Qualcomm The Strategist Track • Valerie Attisha, VP, Client and Community Services, PNC Bank • Christopher Connolly, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Padres • Mike Frankel, SVP, Marketing Strategy and Planning, Petco • Anetra Henry, Senior Director Strategic Initiatives, Institute for Public Relations Zachary Senvisky, San Diego AMA President and Director of Growth, Compass Digital, says, “In today's competitive market, having the right strategies and tools is essential for success. The Art of Marketing conference offers a comprehensive program that covers critical areas of marketing, from branding to technology. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and practical solutions that can be immediately applied to their work, helping them stay ahead in the industry." Darlene Cossio, AMA Art of Marketing Co-Chair and Director, Marketing & Communications, Goodwill, says, “We have an incredible line-up of San Diego marketer superheroes who have been on the frontlines of branding and customer experience, to public relations and digital marketing. It’s a not-to-be-missed conference for those who want to advance their marketing careers and network with some of the most talented marketing professionals in region.” Sara Storm, AMA Art of Marketing Co-Chair and Product Marketing Director, says, “This conference will appeal to marketers on the corporate and agency sides across San Diego and throughout Southern California. The keynotes and tracks provide a comprehensive program within one productive day on the beautiful USD campus and the Knauss Center of Business Education. Conference attendees will leave informed, inspired, and armed with new real-world solutions.” The 2024 Art of Marketing conference sponsors include: • Knauss School of Business, University of San Diego (presenting sponsor) • Causal IQ • Clearpoint Agency • Digitopia • Downtown Works • Messina Agency • Weir Interactive • Nexxen • Punch Bowl Social • Selfie Here Photo Booths Learn about ways to increase your brand awareness through the conference’s sponsorship opportunities. About American Marketing Association San Diego San Diego AMA is comprised of mid to senior-level high-performing marketers serious about furthering the art of marketing and their careers. It is a source for education and networking, providing information, resources, and valuable connections in an approachable environment where personal development goals can be achieved. Visit www.sdama.org.

The woman who accused then-Fox News host of sexual assault in 2017 said that she "remembered saying 'no' a lot," according to a police report. Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense.

When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond.