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Gaming giants Nintendo and Ubisoft each released new takes on old series this week in Another Code: Recollection and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We review what makes each worth exploring.

The Friends of the Central Library cordially invite you to a fundraising luncheon with best-selling author and motivational speaker Dr. Linda K. Olson and her book Gone: A Memoir of Love, Body, and Taking Back my Life. Linda and her husband, Dave Hodgens, were young doctors vacationing in Germany when a train hit their van, shattering their lives—and Linda’s body. Prepare to be mesmerized! You will never forget Dr. Olson’s presentation! She is a hero among us who refused to allow her tragic accident and the ensuing disability limit her life. Gone tells how perseverance helped her to become one of the most successful women of San Diego, raise a family, and enjoy the best outdoor experiences. Visit the Friends website for tickets and registration. All proceeds will go to support the San Diego Central Library. As a triple amputee, Dr. Olson learned to walk with prostheses and change diapers and insert IVs with one hand. She and Dave pursued their dream careers and traveled the world. Deeply moving and inspiring, Gone asks readers to find not only courage but also laughter in the unexpected challenges we all face in life. More about the Author Dr. Olson is Professor Emerita of Radiology at UCSD and a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Following a CT Fellowship at UCSD, she joined the faculty in the Department of Radiology where she worked for thirty years. She was director of Breast Imaging for twenty years and also a member of the thoracic imaging section. Some of her many awards include: Marie Curie Award of the American Association of Women Radiologists 1991; Honored Alumna Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1994; UCSD Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award 1996; Rell Sunn “Queen of Makaha” Award, Moores UCSD Cancer Center, 2007; San Diego County’s 2011 Physicians of Exceptional Excellence “Top Doctors” Award; Loma Linda University School of Medicine “Women in Courage” Award 2012; and UCSD Department of Radiology Lifetime Achievement Award 2012.

Del. Don Scott, a rising star among Virginia Democrats with a unique personal story, was voted in as speaker of the Virginia Statehouse.

Situated on the 4th floor terrace of the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Rooftop Cinema Club is an amazing spot to enjoy movies on a big screen under the stars. "Mean Girls" 2004 | PG-13 | 97 mins So fetch! Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Screenwriter Tina Fey also stars as one of Cady's teachers, in the Noughties' answer to Clueless. Screening date | Friday, May 6 at 4:45 p.m., doors open an hout before showtime Location | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Get tickets here! Lounge Seat: $18.50 Lounge Seat + Popcorn: $21.50 Adirondack + Popcorn: $22.50 Adirondack Love Seat + Popcorn (priced per person): $24.50 Ages 18+ only. For more information, please visit rooftopcinemaclub.com/san-diego/rcc-embarcadero/film/7267-mean-girls or email info@rooftopcinemaclub.com.

Residents of Grizzly Flats are filing claims for damages against the Forest Service.

Yesterday the FDA approved the nation’s fourth coronavirus vaccine. Unlike other previously available mRNA shots, Novavax is a protein-based vaccine. Next, this Saturday, the San Diego Pride Parade returns to the streets of Hillcrest. This and other Pride events mark the return of fully in-person festivities for the first time since the pandemic began. Plus, UC San Diego Health has opened a new headache treatment center offering a wide array of therapies for migraines and other kinds of persistent headache pain. And, a free mental health program is improving the lives of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in San Diego. Also, San Diego is among the most sought after destinations for college students in the nation. But when it comes to keeping people around after they’ve graduated, the region doesn’t do so well in comparison to other big California metros. Finally, cannabis advocates in Tijuana are working towards a future where adult-use cannabis is finally legal in Mexico. Not only are they working to get the laws changed in Mexico, but they are also trying to change the perception of cannabis at the border - which has long been associated with Mexican drug cartels.

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Zovargo, Friday February 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Zovargo will be introducing our guests to a guinea pig, rabbit, and duck! The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Included with Museum admission. No registration required. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals.

The city's police department revised training for nonlethal force and, with community input, crafted a de-escalation training program.

If Donald Trump is reelected, his administration probably couldn't stop the country's transition away from fossil fuels. But any slowdown could have big impacts on climate change.

Hosting a holiday party? NPR's audience shares their best untraditional party ideas and themes — and their strategies to make the experience truly epic.