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Smith once said he came up with the name Federal Express because he wanted the company to sound big and important when in fact it was a start-up operation with a future far from assured.

35th Annual Business Awards and Scholarship Gala For sponsorship and table opportunities, please contact info@abasd.org For Tickets Visit: https://www.abasd.org/event About Asian Business Association San Diego: ABASD believes in building sustainable communities through inclusive economic development and a qualified diverse workforce. ABASD accomplishes this through educational workshops, technical assistance, business mentorship, advocacy and access to capital to Asian Pacific Islander owned small businesses throughout San Diego County. ABASD on Facebook / Instagram

Bagula has served as interim superintendent since August 2024, following the firing of Lamont Jackson in connection to an investigation which found "credible" accounts of inapproriate conduct towards former district employees.

Start off your Independence Day celebration a day early by bringing a beach chair and the whole family to enjoy Oceanside Fireworks Show. The City of Oceanside will host an incredible fireworks display on Monday, July 3, 2025, at SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. There will be food available onsite beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year’s event will feature live entertainment, a family fun zone with inflatables, a picnic area, and food vendors. The SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon is located at 3300 El Corazon Drive. Parking will be available at the SoCal lot for $12 per car and free parking will be available at the adjacent Ocean Ranch Business Park. RV’s and buses are not permitted. Gates open at 4 p.m. No alcohol or dogs are permitted at this free, family-friendly event. Visit: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Home/Components/News/News/449/14

Please join San Diego Watercolor Society as they continue to celebrate their 60th Anniversary with an exciting presentation of “Cubism Revealed” by Bruce Haggarty on April 12, 2025, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the SDWS Gallery in the Arts District, Liberty Station. Bruce attended Tufts University, graduating with a degree in Art History and obtained his master’s degree at Boston University in Art History, specializing in American Art. He has taught art history at many local colleges and universities and has traveled the world extensively as a high-altitude photographer. He will give us an informative dialog on the history of Cubism and the artists who created a new way of looking at our world through shape, perspective and dimensions. The lecture is free and does not require registration. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/ San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

Tucked away in the budget bill is a 3.5% tax on money people send to friends and relatives abroad. But people can avoid the tax by handing over personal information to the federal government.

"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.

The spirit of innovation is alive and well in North County as young entrepreneurs prepare to launch their very own businesses at the Acton Children’s Business Fair on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at North County Mall’s Center Court (First Floor). As the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, the fair provides a unique platform for children up to age 13 to create and showcase their own businesses. From handmade crafts and custom treats to original services and products, each booth is entirely youth-led—designed, marketed, and managed by the kids themselves. Participants will: - Build a brand and develop a product or service - Learn marketing and customer engagement strategies - Operate their own booth and manage transactions - Gain real-world business experience in a fun, supportive environment This one-day, hands-on event fosters creativity, confidence, and leadership through experiential learning. Best of all, participation is completely free, though registration is required in advance. Families and community members are encouraged to attend and support the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Register today at: https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/san-diego-ca The Escondido fair is made possible through the support of Acton Academy, Next Great Adventure, and Mershops North County. Acton Children’s Business Fair on Facebook /Instagram

Come join the celebration! Rhinestone Grannies 27th year Anniversary Show! Dance, Song, Comedy, Celebrity Impersonations! Featuring John James of The Platters! Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. La Mesa Veterans Club located at 8118 University Ave, La Mesa, Calif. There is no fee. Donations gratefully accepted. "Best Senior Dance Legs of 2024" by the Senior Dance Groups of America

Climate change and overfishing are making it harder to catch the anchovies essential to the condiment that underlies so much of Vietnam and southeast Asia's food.