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Usually at this time of year, Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank are hard at work in their groves. But because of the war in Gaza, many have not been able to access their land.

AIM at Melanoma is thrilled to announce the 2024 Steps Against Melanoma Walk, scheduled to take place on May 18, 2024, at Liberty Station in San Diego. This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about melanoma while honoring survivors and supporting research initiatives. Participants who register and raise or self-donate $50 or more will receive a commemorative 2024 Steps Against Melanoma T-shirt. While every effort will be made to accommodate preferred sizes, T-shirts are subject to availability. To guarantee a T-shirt, registration must be completed by April 20, 2024. Melanoma survivors registering for the event will receive a special survivor T-shirt, with no fundraising minimum required. The event schedule is as follows: 8:00 AM: Registration & Check-In 8:45 AM: Opening Ceremony 9:00 AM: 3-Mile Fun Run/Walk In addition to the walk/run, participants can enjoy live music by Bucket Ruckus and a free yoga session. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in the event. Registration for the 2024 Steps Against Melanoma Walk is free, emphasizing AIM at Melanoma's commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. For the past 17 years, AIM at Melanoma's walks have been a beacon of hope, support, and fundraising for melanoma research initiatives, including the International Melanoma Tissue Bank Consortium. We invite everyone who has been touched by melanoma to join us for this special event. Together, we can work towards our common goal of ending melanoma once and for all. About AIM at Melanoma: AIM at Melanoma is a non-profit organization dedicated to melanoma research, education, and advocacy. Through fundraising events like the Steps Against Melanoma Walk, AIM at Melanoma strives to advance research initiatives and provide support for individuals affected by melanoma.

Enjoy special time with mom (or special time for you!) For molded chocolates we will have espresso ganache and brambleberry caramel. For barks we will have toasted hazelnuts and freeze-dried tart black currants. We will also have fresh strawberries for dipping! During our Chocolate Making Classes you will learn, create, eat and laugh! We offer chocolate making classes for adults and children 5 years and older*. Our hands-on chocolate making classes are about 1 ½- 2 hours long and limited to 10 students (or 10 child/ parent teams). There you will learn the basics of working with chocolate, create your own bark, molded chocolates and more. During class, students will play with favorite flavors like salted caramel and peanut butter cup and select monthly themed flavors made by chocolatier Michelle Lomelin. Students will also select from more than two dozen ingredients as they personalize a chocolate bark – with favorite flavors including freeze dried fruits and savory pretzels, potato chips and a wide selection of nuts. Plus, you will get to keep all your creations! Visit: https://www.sweetpetiteconfections.com/events Sweet Petite Confections on Facebook / Instagram

Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading ensembles, is performing at the BachFest 2024 in June in Leipzig, Germany. Receiving a coveted invitation to BachFest is a very prestigious honor, and Bach Collegium San Diego is only one of five American choirs who were invited. For those unable to attend the summer concert in Europe, BCSD is performing a preview of the concert they will be performing for San Diego audiences. In his second year as Thomaskantor, J.S. Bach composed a new cantata for every Sunday; a total of 52 works! Join us for three of them written for Advent and Christmas 1724. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62 Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91 Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121 Soloists: - Clara Rottsolk, Soprano - Reginald Mobley, Countertenor - Jay Carter, Countertenor - Aaron Sheehan, Tenor - Paul Max Tipton, Bass BachFest is a celebration of all things Johann Sebastian Bach and his contribution to early music. The festival, which features the best ensembles from around the globe, is dubbed “the Olympics of Bach music lovers” though the environment is more celebratory and collaborative than competitive. Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. For more information visit: bachcollegiumsd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Trump and Harris didn't directly interact while he was in the White House and she was in the Senate. She debated fellow vice presidential candidate Mike Pence in 2020.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Sunday in Beijing with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations' differences.

Calling all the cool moms! Make your reservations at Wormwood this Mother’s Day to sip tea or cocktails in a secret garden. Experience an enchanting Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 10 am to 4 p.m. Indulge in a French-inspired culinary journey with a curated brunch menu, designed to transport diners to the vibrant streets of Montmartre with every bite. Priced at $90 per person, inclusive of a welcoming glass of champagne, the menu will feature starters, mains, and desserts, with a specialty cocktail menu of bubbles and spritz, along with a curated selection of cocktails and wines to complement the celebratory atmosphere. Live music will further elevate the experience, ensuring a memorable celebration for all. From the bistro in front, European patio in the middle and secret garden in the back, there won’t be a bad seat in the house at Wormwood this Mother’s Day. Wormwood San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will go to comedian, actor, writer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart. Past recipients include George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Carol Burnett and Adam Sandler.

Ellis is one of the 19 defendants charged for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.

The city of San Diego is asking a judge to intervene in a dispute with SeaWorld over unpaid rent during the pandemic. Also, San Diego police are still enforcing juvenile curfew laws despite research that questions its effectiveness in reducing crime. And, mobility advocates question the rollout of new bike, pedestrian and transit infrastructure in San Diego.