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The unique objects displayed at the niche of Mingei International Museum reflect the creative expressions of seven international female artists selected by Persian Place, from Feb. 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024. Seven international female artists were invited to create work inspired by the Shahnameh, a 10th and 11th-century epic poem by Persian poet Abul Qasem Ferdowsi. The Shahnameh narrates the heroic tales of Persian kings and also acknowledges the pivotal role of Iranian women as influential nurturers and warriors in their communities. The showcased artists include Shirin Aghdaie, Sasha Furlan, Melissa Meier, Yasaman Mostajeran, Marty Ornish, Sara Soleimani Qashqai, and Soroor Sharifi. Visit: mingei.org/exhibitions/community-spotlight-persian-place Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

MTS' contractor for its South Bay Bus Division, Transdev, and Teamsters Local 683 have not reached a new contract agreement, leading to a work stoppage. Now 33% of MTS routes are not running.

Police say one killed the rest but did not say which of the six was the suspect. A husband and wife among the dead had invested with two of the others, suggesting that money could be a motive.

La Corte Suprema de California decidirá en las próximas semanas si descarta de la votación de noviembre una medida que haría más difícil aumentar los impuestos. El caso enfrenta a líderes y sindicatos demócratas con grupos empresariales y de contribuyentes.

On Wednesday, August 24 at 4:00 p.m. PDT Warwick's will host Jesse Leon as he discusses his new book, I'm Not Broken: A Memoir, in conversation with Ruben Navarrette. Jesse Leon is a social-impact consultant to foundations, impact investors, non-profits, and real estate developers on ways to address issues of substance abuse, affordable housing, and educational opportunities for at-risk youth. Since receiving a master’s degree from the Harvard Kennedy School, Jesse has managed multi-million dollar philanthropic grantmaking for various foundations and banking institutions, managed over $1B in public sector investments for affordable housing, and built thousands of units of mixed-income housing as a real estate developer for Bank of America. Jesse recently moved back to San Diego to be closer to his mother and to pursue his dream of publishing this book. Click here to RSVP for this event!

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose 2.2 cents Tuesday to $5.415.

More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021, up 15 percent from the previous year, according to an estimate released by the National Center for Health Statistics. San Diego resident and CEO of Confidential Recovery, Scott Silverman, is teaming up with Jeff Johnston for the Living Undeterred Tour. Jeff became a victim of these stats when his son Seth died of a fentanyl overdose. Jeff and his team are on a mission to start a long-overdue conversation around mental health and addiction, stopping in almost every state in the country. The Living Undeterred Tour will be in Carlsbad on Thursday, August 11 at Dove Library from 4-7 p.m. Location Details: Dove Library/Carlsbad Library, Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA, 92011 Living Undeterred on Facebook + Instagram + @undeterreddad on Twitter Confidential Recovery on Facebook Follow @ScottHSilverman on Twitter Scott is the author of "The Opioid Epidemic"

Louisiana could be the first state to regulate mifepristone and misoprostol in the same way as some narcotics and stimulants. Opponents predict harmful delays in miscarriage and other lawful uses.

On Friday, November 4, Yiddishland CA is participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork and Judaica available for purchase. Join us for drinks, snacks, entertainment, and the opportunity to see the wonderful, original artwork. This month’s art walk will feature Yiddishland’s First Anniversary celebration and surprise guests. Special gifts will be given to those who donate $180 by November 4 We will also be offering select discounts on available artwork in the Yiddishland gallery. A free parking pass registration form will be sent to guests who register before 10 a.m. on Friday, November 4. Related links: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Mosques and synagogues in the U.S. are bolstering security ahead of Oct. 7, the one-year mark of the Hamas-led attack in Israel.