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Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' primary election guide for the Chula Vista City Council races.

Ukraine is firing artillery and launching drone strikes on Russia's Belgorod region, according the the Russian governor of the territory, who has declared a state of emergency.

Darryl George's fight to wear his natural hair first began last summer.

Babies under six months can't be vaccinated directly against COVID. A new study found that most infants hospitalized for COVID had mothers who didn’t get the vaccine while they were pregnant.

Republicans' attacks on Tim Walz's military record mirror a 2004 smear campaign against John Kerry in some key ways. Here's how swift boating played out then — and what's different this time around.

Please join us for a special evening presenting local author Jennifer Gasner and her featured book, "My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis", an award-winning, coming-of-age story about the author’s diagnosis with Friedreich’s ataxia and meeting the challenges it brought her with humor and determination. In this captivating memoir, Jennifer shares how her assumptions about disability and her outlook on life changed. At seventeen, Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare, progressive, neuromuscular disease. Her advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities gave her the courage to move to San Diego where she's worked for various non-profits and became involved in the disability community. As ambassador for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, Jennifer participated in Rare Across America, meeting with legislators to discuss current legislation affecting more than 25 million Americans living with one or more rare diseases. Author of the Month is a project of the Friends of San Diego Central Library and is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. HELP the Friends to support the Library and become a member. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Note: "TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix" has been extended through June 9. T and L drive their 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible off the edge of the Grand Canyon. Suspended in mid air, the two discover their authentic selves and embark on a queer odyssey that defies conventions and dares to ask: “Why do strong female characters always gotta die?” Aided by a kick-ass Riot Grrrl band, T and L attempt to sort out their new identities, how those identities impact their relationships with each other, and seek out the gay happy ending they’ve always deserved. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

NPR met with a group of five young people who have experiences with the U.S. immigration system to talk about how their identity and family story affect how they see the 2024 election.

After the photo finish, Great Britain was initially awarded the silver. A review overturned that result, showing that the U.S. squeaked by to place second.

The legendary Sue Palmer makes her return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 156th Show of Dim Sum & Jazz - Seating Begins at 6 P.M. - Music from 6:30-8:30 P.M. - Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! PERSONNEL - Sue Palmer - Piano - Liz Ajuzie - Lead Vocalist - Pete Harrison - Bass - Sharon Shufelt - Drums, Vocals About Sue Palmer Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, has had a day named after her by the city of San Diego in 2008, and has won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. She has recorded over 12 albums under her own name, securing an international award from The International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis for Best Self Produced Album (Sophisticated Ladies). She was the beehive wearing music director and longtime pianist for blues diva Candye Kane, through the 90s, appearing on many of her albums, touring world wide (France, Germany, England, The Czech Republic, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, and more) as well as all over the US and parts of Canada. Sue has also toured Switzerland, Russia, The Netherlands, and Argentina under her own name. She had a radio show for 3 years on San Diego's local Jazz station KSDS 88.3FM, and now hosts a podcast called "The Motel Swing Happy Hour KSUE San Diego." ( suepalmer.com, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes ) According to Claudia Russell, DJ Extraordinaire on KSDS 88.3FM, "When her heavily jeweled hands hit the 88s, you're in for a ride!" WATCH OUT: YOU may become a slave to the dance floor!! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & X