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Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile, extra security is in place at locations across Washington, D.C.

Leonard Francis is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday.

Do you feel sadness, grief, anxiety, or a mix of emotions from the devastating effects of war? Let’s gather for community support, guided by a professional coach informed in trauma care. We don’t have to grapple with this by ourselves. This is the time to come together. Our Coach’s Bio: Harpal Khalsa holds a master degree in clinical mental health counseling and currently serves as a professional mental health care and lifestyle coach here in La Jolla Village. Her experience in the international field of disaster trauma and group counseling facilitation allow her to support this local Jewish community to share, grieve, and empower each other through these radical times of terrorism, war, and social upheaval. When: April 29rd and May 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PT (8:30-10:30 p.m. CT, 9:30-11:30 p.m. ET) Where: Downtown La Jolla, exact address available upon registration, and on Zoom For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The Center for World Music and the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego present: Journeys with Kabir: Prahlad Singh Tipanya in Concert Padma Shri Prahlad Singh Tipanya is one of India’s most popular and highly honored folk singers. Renowned for singing the songs of Kabir, the great iconoclastic mystic of 15th-century North India, Tipanya is also a highly respected interpreter of Kabir’s spirituality. We are delighted to welcome this extraordinary musician and his troupe back to San Diego some 20 years after their first, unforgettably wonderful concert at the University of San Diego during their first US tour in 2003. Tipanya and his troupe of three musicians from his home village in North India will present a concert of devotional songs based on the mystical poems (dohas) of Kabir. During the concert, Dr. Linda Hess, retired professor of religious studies at Stanford University and a leading scholar and translator of Kabir, will present translations of the powerful poetry that the musicians will sing. For more information visit: betterunite.com

Defense of Democracy Presents a Film Festival to Open Minds & Raise Funds A local showing of the film “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is intended to educate the public and raise funds for Defense of Democracy, a national organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system. “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is a documentary film that tells the story of researchers who trace the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement to a mistranslation of the Bible in 1946, casting doubt on a biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Defense of Democracy pushes back against all who attempt to whitewash curricula, deny unsavory parts of American history, censor library books and stigmatize students based on race, gender or sexuality. The group defends and advocates for public schools and library systems based on inclusivity and science. It provides training and tools for volunteers nationwide to engage with their communities. About “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” speaks to the root of what Defense of Democracy organizers believe in: The accepted canon is not always true, and a healthy democracy must allow its citizens free access to many different points of view. “1946” was written, directed and produced by a team of award-winning filmmakers. About Defense of Democracy is a nonprofit organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system, informs the public on the importance of public school and library systems in a functioning democracy, and provides training, tools and coordination for strategic volunteer engagement in communities across the country. For more information visit: defenseofdemocracy.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. With Election Day here, the U.S. government's chief election security official, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director Jen Easterly, says the nation's voting system has never been more secure. But do voters believe her, or has perception trumped reality?

About 350 goats are nearing the end of two weeks clearing brush around Miramar Reservoir.

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is free! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. For more information visit: lilfish.us Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 beginning at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream. Live special coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections will also stream on PBS NEWS’ digital and social platforms on Tuesday, November 5. Co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, coverage will include reporting from the PBS News Hour team, analysis from guests, and results for the presidential, vice presidential, House of Representatives and Senate elections.

Various state rules regarding when election officials can process and count mail ballots means it will likely take some time after Election Day before the results from these ballots are fully known.