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The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit.

California's three largest utilities received approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers after utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires. The soaring price of electricity has ignited debate about how much California families should bear for the cost of wildfire prevention, whether utilities are balancing risk and affordability and whether the money is being spent wisely.

Experience the timeless masterpiece "La Bohème" as never before in the intimate setting of 10th Avenue Arts' black box theater. Opera À la Carte proudly presents its inaugural production, helmed by visionary director and set and costume designer Angelina Réaux. With a career spanning prestigious stages across the globe, Réaux's expertise promises a fresh perspective on Puccini's beloved opera. Drawing on her acclaimed portrayal of Mimi under Leonard Bernstein's direction, Réaux infuses our production with depth and emotion. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Paris in 1941, our rendition highlights the Bohemian lifestyle's resilience amidst adversity. Join our two incredible casts for an unforgettable journey through love, art, and the human spirit, expertly conducted by Yewon Lee and accompanied by the talented Susie Shick. Don't miss this extraordinary fusion of passion, drama, and artistry—book your tickets now for La Bohème with Opera À la Carte May 16-19 at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center. For tickets: https://operaalacartesandiego.ticketleap.com/la-bohme/details

DISCO RIOT presents: Queer Mvmnt Fest 2024 June 9-15, 2024 Multiple venues: City Heights Performance Annex, Mingei International Museum and CEART Tijuana, MX From the organizers: DISCO RIOT presents San Diego’s only queer-focused movement-arts festival, Queer Mvmnt Fest. Now in its third year under the direction of Lead Artists Desiree Cuizon and Trystan Merrick, the festival empowers and showcases 2SLGBTQ+ artists through performances, workshops, panel discussions, and a film screening. The wide variety of free programming offers queer focused spaces as well as offerings for the general public. This year, as a part of San Diego/Tijuana World Design Capital 2024, Queer Mvmnt Fest is partnering with Tijuana based artists to amplify collaborative possibilities for queer artists in our region. In-person events feature performances and workshops from local and visiting artists: Adam Shay, Alejandro Bastien-Olvera Alyah Baker, Amber St. James, Amelia Rose Estrada & Gabriel Mata, Annalise carrillo constantz & Melí gómez, Christina Madueño-Delgado, Chrysalis Dance Crew, Era James Molina, Esteban Rosales & Avery Polster, Jade Prime, Jenna Wu-Cardona, Lavina Rich, Rebecca Lee, Riy Mutakabbir, Sam Arrow, and Shannon Yu. Workshops are held at City Heights Performance Annex, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Downtown, and ConnectArte (Tijuana, Mx). Performance venues include City Heights Performance Annex, Mingei International Museum, and Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEART). The Film Screening includes selections of movement-based films from around the world. Chosen from more than 500 submissions, the films will screen at City Heights Performance Annex and online. Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for film awards and winners will be announced on the last day of the festival. All Queer Mvmnt Fest events are free! Pre-registration / RSVP highly recommended as audience/participant capacity is limited. Learn more and RSVP here. About DISCO RIOT Our mission is to grow social consciousness and connection through collaborative, thought-provoking movement-based art in San Diego. We are in our 6th season of (r)evolutionary programming for local and visiting artists in meaningful ways for the community. Related links: Event schedule and registration Disco Riot: website | Instagram | Facebook

This week of Summer Camp is all about fashion design! In this 1-week camp, teens will build skills and understanding so they can dive into their own fashion journey! Teens will learn how to use a dress form, how to read patterns, as well as the process of fashion sketching. They’ll explore the wide world of textiles, and during the week, each student will build their own skills binder that covers techniques like sewing seams, darts & more, that they’ll cover and learn during the course of the week. This camp is recommended for teens ages 12+ years. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your child transferred, let us know! And, if you’d like your camper to stay during the lunch hour, there’s a $25 fee for the week to cover the lunchtime gap. They can bring a lunch and have lunch with us with the option to do a fun craft after lunch. Click here to read more & add the lunch break. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

And not just toddlers — infants and preschoolers too. A new effort aims to help the 4 million college students raising kids by putting Head Start programs on community college campuses.

Over 12 million cases of dengue fever were reported in 2024, the most ever. A study suggests climate change has likely played a significant role in the disease's expansion.

Ethan Coen goes solo with "Drive-Away Dolls" while Jonathan Glazer takes a look at an Auschwitz commandant in "The Zone of Interest."

The key presidential states of Georgia and North Carolina were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene. NPR compared which counties qualify for FEMA aid with 2020 election results. The area is largely Republican.

Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by Israeli airstrike on Friday. The Biden administration said it gives the victims of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group "a measure of justice."