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In what she calls "Books Not Bans," Becka Robbins sends titles to groups that want them in the face of a movement by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to ban them from schools and libraries.

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

The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is proud to host the "Know Your Rights Symposium", aimed at educating women about their legal rights. This event will feature expert speakers from legal service providers who will delve into the critical topics of employment, housing, healthcare and immigration. The no-cost symposium is open to women and girls throughout San Diego County. It will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Southeastern Live Well Center – Tubman Chavez Center. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Parking is available at no cost in the adjacent garage on Market Street. Anyone interested in attending the Know "Your Rights Symposium" is invited to register to secure a seat and request space-limited child care or translation/interpretation services. Walk-ins will be welcomed on a space-available basis. This event is made possible by a Women’s Recovery Response Grant from the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, but alleges a cover-up by his fellow cops. The high-drama case ended in a mistrial and with the lead investigator dismissed. Prosecutors now plan to retry it.

Libertarian presidential nominee Chase Oliver wants to take on the two-party system. But before he can appeal to outside voters, he's got to convince members of his own party to support him.

Gator by the Bay is returning to the Spanish Landing Park in San Diego on May 9-12, 2024! Join the fun as the spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-style music and food festival this side of the bayou— back for its 21st year. The four-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on the beautiful San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on seven stages including blues, zydeco, Cajun, rockabilly and more. This year will bring even more blues and headliners include GRAMMY-nominees Marcia Ball, Sonny Landreth and C.J. Chenier, son of the great “King of Zydeco” Clifton Chenier, who will be performing in celebration of his father’s 100 birthday. View the current 2024 lineup here. Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court will check every box off on your bayou culinary bucket list with delectable Southern culinary delights including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Stay for the day with single-day tickets or the whole weekend with our four-day passes and discounted hotel packages! Kids 17 and under get in FREE with a paid adult. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://gatorbythebay.com/ Gator By The Bay on Facebook / Instagram

The Israeli military acknowledged the strike, claiming it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied that.

Morgan, who turns 35 in July, helped lead the U.S. to a gold medal in 2012 and World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. But the team has since struggled, and the Olympic roster will feature younger players.

The African National Congress and its main opposition, the Democratic Alliance, along with the smaller Inkatha Freedom Party, have agreed to form a government of national unity.

Mondays, May 13 and 20 at 10 p.m., Wednesday, May 29 at 11 p.m. and Monday, June 3 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream Season 2 now with KPBS Passport! Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) continues his epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific through the lives, vibrant culture and stories of the people he meets along the way. Papau New Guinea, the Phillippines and Micronesia are explored in Season 2.