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When people can't sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep.

The survey published in JAMA Pediatrics showed that trans teens taking puberty blockers or hormones had very low rates of regret.

The Conrad comes to life for this family-friendly community event based on the theme of Create! All are invited to join in a fun day of free classes, activities, art, crafts, and performances featuring some of San Diego’s finest musicians, dancers, and artists. Musical performances will include harpist Chiara Capobianco and the Euphoria Brass Band, with youth ensembles including the Mission Bay Mambo Orchestra, Poway High School, the San Diego State University Jazz Trio, Correia Middle School, and Pershing Middle School, as well as students from LJMS’ own Community Music Center. Attendees will also have a chance to create their own music and art in an interactive drum circle with Drummers Without Borders, a hip hop dance class with Alyssa Junious, a dance workshop with Malashock Dance, and arts and crafts facilitated by Studio ACE and Elizabeth Tobias, among others. New this year, the upstairs Hoehn Gallery at The Conrad will be dedicated to an exhibit of artwork by the students of La Jolla High School’s advanced arts programs. The Open House is free but advance registration is recommended at TheConrad.org. La Jolla Music Society’s award-winning Learning and Engagement Programming provides unmatched access and learning opportunities to more than 11,000 students and community members throughout San Diego County annually. With education and community engagement at the heart of our mission, we work closely with each visiting artist and ensemble to create outreach activities that highlight their unique talents and expertise at both The Conrad and in the community. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Independent Scholars (SDIS) is proud to present a Works in Progress event led by Grace Johnson on March 21st at 1 p.m. at the North University Community Library. Grace Johnson is a Curator Emerita of Latin American Collections at the San Diego Museum of Man (now named Museum of Us). Johnson graduated with a BA in the Department of Anthropology and a MA in the Department of Latin American Studies from San Diego State University. She wrote the book Hecho en Mexico: Mexican Folk Art based on an exhibition she created while working at the Museum of Man. Grace will use this book as the springboard for a discussion on the process of book publishing. Please join us for a lively discussion. For additional information contact Grace at gracejohns@aol.com. or visit sandiego.librarymarket.com

Laken Riley was a junior at Augusta University's College of Nursing. She was out for a run when she was killed. A suspect is now in custody and has been charged with two counts of felony murder.

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is pleased to host a Patient and Advocate Education Forum on Friday, March 15, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT, in San Diego, CA, at the San Diego Convention Center the day before the start of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. The organization welcomes all gynecologic cancer (cervical, endometrial/uterine, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar) patients, advocates, family members, and providers. The Forum is complimentary, and attendee registration is now open. This event will provide an opportunity for the creation of meaningful connections among patients, advocates, and healthcare professionals, all centered around a community learning experience where participants will: explore recent developments and breakthroughs in gynecologic cancer from renowned experts, share health and wellness best practices through a cancer journey, and join together in group movement activities. Agenda for the Patient and Advocate Education Forum can be accessed here. Forum Presenters – Gynecologic Cancer Survivors and their Associated Organizations: - Debbie Janes - Rachel Miller-Garcia - Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance - Adrienne Moore - Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans - Kimberly Richardson - Black Cancer Collaborative; Special Commission on Gynecologic Cancer - Jackie Smith - Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance; Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego - Angelica L. Thomas - Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans Forum Presenters – Health Providers and/or Researchers in Gynecologic Oncology and their Associated Institutions: - Ginger J. Gardner, MD - Chair, Board of Directors, Foundation for Women’s Cancer - Memorial Sloan Cancer Center, New York, NY - Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, MHSc - 2023-2024 President, Society of Gynecologic Oncology - Duke University, Durham, NC - Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS - University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI - Joshua Cohen, MD - City of Hope, Irvine, CA - Ramez Eskander, MD - University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA - Lynn Parker, MD - Norton Healthcare, Louisville, KY - Premal Thaker, MD - Washington University, St. Louis, MO - Jessica Walchonski, PA-C, MMS - University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA - Christina Washington, MD - University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Mental health for men and boys will be the focus of an upcoming conference in San Diego later in March. We hear from several mental health experts about the mental health challenges men and boys face today, and how psychologists are working to expand definitions of masculinity.

Several current and former San Diego State University athletes are set to compete in Eugene, Oregon Friday for the U.S. track and field Olympic Trials.

The district’s school board voted unanimously to appoint Bagula to the role on Tuesday.

"We're doing everything possible as a public health care agency to protect the wellness and safety of our residents," board Chairwoman Nora Vargas said during the board's meeting Wednesday.