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RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite his widely disputed views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.

Join The Kiwanis and Ocean Beach Woman's Club for the 77th Annual Ocean Beach Children's Kite Festival Location: Robb Field, 2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107 May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Description: Free-Family Oriented Free-Make and decorate your own kite. Free materials, and instructions, and help with kite making. Prizes awarded for best-decorated kites. Several prize contests by age groups throughout the day. Fly your newly made kite, or bring a kite from home and show it off. Play awesome kite games like Chase the Tail, Candy Drop, and Races. Get instruction from some of the best kite fliers around. Craft Booths, Community Booths, and Food Trucks. Dog-Friendly (Must be on leash) Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Beach, Serving Beach Communities since 1928 Presented with assistance from the Ocean Beach Woman's Club Making Waves in the Community Since 1924 Information: www.oceanbeachkiwanis.org or oceanbeachkiwanis@gmail.com

Mi Gente CA, award-winning arts & culture organization with a mission to support underrepresented artists, announces its highly anticipated “Block Party” event. This festival marks the first city in Mi Gente CA’s expansion throughout California, and will precede the organization’s creative cultural work in San Diego County. The event will feature approximately 25 arts vendors, food and drink options, a live DJ performance, and games for all to enjoy. The event will take place at Mujeres Brew House on June 9, 2024, from Noon-6 p.m. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public with a suggested ticket donation to support the festival and future programming of the organization. Donations will be accepted in person day of event, and online at: www.migenteca.org/events/sd-block-party

On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will get closer to the sun than ever before. Astrophysicist Nour Rawafi explains how this mission could help solve the sun's most perplexing mysteries.

The anti-malarial drug Artemisinin is highly effective. It's critical for kids, who are especially vulnerable. A new study comes to an alarming conclusion.

A longstanding federal ban prevents military doctors from performing abortions in most cases, leaving troops to seek the procedure at private clinics.

Mahamat Djouma is one of the millions displaced by the civil war in Sudan. He is part of an especially vulnerable group — unaccompanied minors. Here is his story.

Police officers backed Trump's reelection, but police reform advocates wonder what that will mean for police accountability

Code Switch weighs in on preparing for difficult political conversations and when to draw the line and uninvite yourself from that family potluck.

Chula Vista is appealing a ruling on its police department’s controversial drone program to the state supreme court. The case stems from a journalist’s request for footage captured by surveillance drones. In other news, there's a growing movement to make family-size apartments easier to build with a simple change to the building code. Plus, the Sweetwater Union High School District is taking voter registration directly to its students.