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We asked our readers to make a wish for 2025. If even one of these wishes comes true, the world will definitely be a better place!

President-elect Trump promised to close the Department of Education. We asked several education policy experts what the impacts of doing so would mean for students and the country.

About Justin & Melonie Grinnell Melonie Grinnell is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. Justin Grinnell is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. See More Events: bardicmanagement.com/events For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

In the rural, red parts of Pennsylvania, young Democratic organizers have a plan to lose by less to win the state for Vice President Harris. But former President Donald Trump's campaign isn't worried.

Iran's supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. The Pentagon said Friday that more U.S. forces would be coming to the region.

Parsons, one of corporate America's most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.

New information has emerged in the investigation into a school shooting at a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, though authorities are still searching for a motive.

Daniel Cardenas (he/him) serves as the main advocate for KPBS’ diversity vision, initiatives, action plan and strategic goals. He serves as a key collaborator between San Diego State University, the San Diego State University Research Foundation, and KPBS.

Join our Rainbow Flower Crown Pride Party with Native Poppy! Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2024 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Where: Barrel & Board 1027 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 Slip in through the speakeasy entrance of Barrel & Board where, once inside, you will be gifted with a glass of champagne, given your dried rainbow flower crown and guided to our floral bar — where you can add even more embellishments and flair to make your weekend crown your very OWN. Enjoy the music of local legend DJ Heabnasty @heabnasty, indulge in a lavish charcuterie spread and snap a selfie in our rainbow floral installation. Plus, you can opt to add-on an additional experience to make the evening extra special! Choose from one of three unique activations provided by local artists: -Add-On Option 1: Aura Photography - includes photo and reading from @hadobeing -Add-On Option 2: Live Illustration - personalized line portrait from @emilyhenderson.art -Add-On Option 3: Tarot of Flowers - includes tarot deck and reading from @nectar_and_bloom All proceeds go to local San Diego based businesses and artists, with $10 of each ticket sold being donated to the year round non-profit efforts of the San Diego PRIDE organization whose mission is to foster pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally and globally. Your ticket includes: -One pre-made dried flower crown -All the tools and supplies to add flowery, feathery, glittery bits to your crown -Professional guidance from Native Poppy florists -Glass of champagne provided by Barrel & Board -Tunes from DJ @Heabnasty -Lavish and large handcrafted charcuterie board station provided by Barrel & Board -Unlimited photo ops at our rainbow flower installation -Optional Add Ons! Your choice of 1 of 3 activations: Aura Photography, Live Portrait Illustration, or Tarot of Flowers reading ... and don't forget: your crown you make and take with you will last the entire weekend and maybe longer with a little TLC! Visit: Rainbow Flower Crown Pride Party Native Poppy on Instagram and Facebook

Anderson recently said he was seeking a second term because "there's more to do" — while Gina Jacobs, a Port of San Diego official, is challenging him election "to provide a different perspective."