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Skateboarding women of Bolivia wear Indigenous garb to pay homage to the strength of their mothers and grandmothers. Their motto: When you fall, you have the power to get back up.

Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May. Promises2Kids has partnered with local restaurants to raise funds for more than 2,000 current and former foster children in San Diego County in honor of National Foster Care Month. Each restaurant will designate a select menu item which will support the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. Funds raised will benefit foster children by reuniting siblings living apart in foster care, supporting foster youth in reaching their educational and career goals, providing opportunities for children to participate in extracurricular activities, and providing an emergency shelter where children feel safe, cared for, and out of harm’s way. Participating restaurants include: 20|Twenty, Al Dente, Allegro, Angry Petes Pizza (Kearny Mesa location only), Artesano Burger, Artesano Taco, Batch & Box (Del Mar location only), Beeside Balcony, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, Burger Bench, Chani's Donuts, Dockside 1953, Duck Foot Brewing Co., Gold Finch, GOODONYA, Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood, Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream (Del Mar location only), JoJo's Creamery, La Cajita, La Clochette, La Pastaia, Maya's Cookies, Mister A's, Osteria Panevino, Park & Rec, Players Sports Grill, Pretzels & Pints, Saltwater, Sisters Pizza, Tamarindo Del Mar, The Butcher's Cut, The Crack Shack, The Henry, The Kitchen @MCASD, The Macaron Shop SD, Three Hills Winery, Truffle, Urban Plates Promises2Kids helps foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow to become healthy and successful adults. The community is invited to support Promises2Kids by dining in or ordering online at participating businesses. For more information on Foodies 4 Foster Kids, please visit: promises2kids.org Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. For more information, visit www.Promises2Kids.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The airstrike follows a deadly week of attacks that have intensified nearly a year of fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah.

Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.

With each launch, SpaceX has been discharging tens of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater into sensitive wetlands. Environmentalists say an increase in launches will only make things worse.

Meet on Thursdays — 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 25, May 2, May 9, May 23, May 30, and June 6 (*no class on May 16) Join us in our 6-Week Copperplate Calligraphy workshop for beginners. Copperplate is the most commonly recognized traditional calligraphy script, making it a must-have for every calligrapher. Even if you are a lover of Modern calligraphy, learning Copperplate will help you to develop your own style! Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Modern calligraphers who want to learn the basics of Traditional Copperplate calligraphy. Lefties are welcome :) In this 6-week session, we will cover: The basics of pointed pen calligraphy. How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen. Step-by-step instructions on the Copperplate alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase. Materials included: Beginner calligraphy pen Calligraphy nibs Sumi ink Workbook/practice sheets Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Strenger Studio on Facebook / Instagram

Reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors, and more by learning important safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer's San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Pre-registration is recommended. Register now and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education. *This project is supported in part by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GG-02958-MAPX awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The term "book ban" is used a lot in media and elsewhere when addressing the rise in challenges to certain books being allowed in schools and public libraries. But is it more political hyperbole or a censorship alarm bell?

Much of the food supply in the U.S. goes uneaten, which contributes to climate change. Some states have tried to cut food waste in landfills, but their efforts have fallen short, researchers found.

California has sought to maximize voter accessibility and participation. Florida has geared its election system toward quick and efficient tabulation.