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After the demise of two regional banks, experts had some ideas for what the state could do differently. A clearer picture will emerge once the state’s regulator publishes a report and lawmakers discuss options.

The San Diego World Affairs Council is proud to present a new series called "Dinner with Diplomats." The first of this special dinner and lecture series will be held March 30, 2023 and will feature Ambassador Kenneth Juster, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has over forty years of experience as a senior government official, senior business executive, and senior law partner. He recently completed service as the twenty-fifth U.S. ambassador to the Republic of India (2017–2021). He previously served in the U.S. government as deputy assistant to the president for international economic affairs, on both the National Security Council and the National Economic Council (2017), undersecretary of commerce (2001–2005), counselor (acting) of the State Department (1992–1993), and deputy and senior advisor to Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger (1989–1992). In the private sector, Juster has been a partner at the global investment firm Warburg Pincus (2010–2017), a senior executive at Salesforce.com (2005–2010), and a senior partner at the law firm Arnold & Porter. Ambassador Kenneth Juster will discuss the many challenges and roles India faces and plays today from its vital strategic center in S. Asia, including the US-India partnership. As always, our Q&A session will provide our members with a first-hand opportunity to pose their questions. This Dinner with Diplomats Series is being sponsored in partnership with The San Diego Indian-American Society (SDIAS) and the event is being generously underwritten by Royal India Restaurant in San Diego. Thanks to their generous support we are able to offer this event at the rate of $20 for the lecture and dinner for SDWAC Members and $40 for dinner and lecture for non-SDWAC members. 6-6:30 p.m. mingling event and cash bar. 6:30- 7:15 p.m. dinner. 7:15- 8 p.m. lecture. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The “Pleasure of Your Company” music series welcomes back the Grigorian-Gubenko Piano Duo on Sunday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. Join us for an “Afternoon in Paris” featuring a delightful program of piano four-hands music by French composers. Comprised of Georgian-born Anna Grigorian and Ukranian-born Natasha Gubenko, the award winning Grigorian-Gubenko Piano Duo was formed in 2016. Prior to joining their talents as duet artists, both pianists have performed as soloists in the United States and internationally. Since then, the duo has been featured numerous times at the MTAC conventions, and continues to perform extensively at various professional and community functions. Their repertoire spans Bach to Brahms, Debussy and Piazzola, played on one or two pianos. Their most recent performances include Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, The Athenaeum in La Jolla, and McKinney Theater in Orange County. In addition to performing, both pianists lead busy teaching careers, conduct masterclasses, serve as adjudicators, and hold leadership positions in state and national professional music teachers associations. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Masks are required for all audience members regardless of immunization status. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information.

GOP candidates talk about schools a lot on the campaign trail. But that doesn't mean they are talking a lot about education, instead focusing on culture war issues on the battleground of K-12 schools.

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies throughout San Diego County, is proud to announce the six finalists of its Third Annual Pitch Slam. On the evening of April 27, each finalist will go head-to-head in a competition-style broadcast of San Diego’s most promising group of natural products. Entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their emerging brands to a panel of industry-expert judges and local audience members, ultimately winning a suite of prizes from the local San Diego community to help propel their brand’s industry growth. The winner will also represent Naturally San Diego at Natural Products Expo East in September at the national Pitch Slam competition in Philadelphia. This year’s Naturally San Diego Pitch Slam finalists include: Brixy - Sustainable shower bars. Cien Chiles - Bold fixins (sauces) crafted with chiles. Iam(aranth) - Amaranth-based snack foods. Rationale Brewing - Non-alcoholic craft beer. Root And Splendor - 100% natural, non-toxic products for the body and home. Wynn’s Kitchen - Healthy, all-natural Asian condiments. Event Schedule: 4:00 PM: Doors Open 5:00 PM: Program Begins 5:15 PM: Pitches Begin 6:00 PM: Food and drink break while judges deliberate 6:20 PM: Winner, Runner Up and People's Choice announced! 7:00 PM: Head to the Pitch Slam After Party, at THE LOT “We’re thrilled to host our third annual Pitch Slam this year and honor some of the most exciting up-and-coming brands and entrepreneurs in the San Diego natural products industry,” said Kierstin Rielly, executive director of Naturally San Diego. “It’s more than just bragging rights and an incredible prize pack that our winners will come away with; it’s powerful exposure in a dedicated community of CPG experts, business owners, investors, consumers and more that will empower these founders and encourage our overall community.” Presented by Jimbo's...Naturally!, San Diego entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, marketers and publicists, foodies and residents alike are invited to attend Pitch Slam on Thursday, April 27 from 4-7:30 p.m. at Building 177 (2875 Dewey Rd) in Liberty Station. In addition to the Pitch Slam itself, attendees will be able to network in-person with 300+ of the natural-products community’s best and brightest, enjoy hosted hors d’oeuvres and drinks from local restaurants and brands, vote on the People’s Choice Award, and take home goodies in a swag bag from local, emerging natural products brands. Tickets for Pitch Slam can be purchased here.

Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB), in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), is hosting the Veterans and Military Summit on November 3 to support successful transitions of military to civilian careers. Educational sessions will be led by veteran champions, parents of active service members and military spouses who will share their knowledge, connections, and resources to aid in the entrepreneurial journey. The speaker lineup includes Paula Pedene from Honoring America’s Veterans who will share how to foster winning outcomes and public relations strategies; and Stacey Gordon, Veteran Advocate and Military Transition Coach, on creating a business vision and values. Additionally, Margaret Carson from C2C Consulting will speak on marketing and branding strategies; and Andre Whittinton, Opemia Consulting on his journey as a veteran-owned business owner. Attendees can join the summit virtually at no cost or in person at the BBB Phoenix or San Diego Campus for a fee of $10 and includes both breakfast, lunch and a challenge coin to commemorate the event. The summit is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register here! BBB encourages businesses to operate with integrity, and helps consumers make wise marketplace decisions. Our innovative approach to business growth provides the tools that companies and entrepreneurs need to build better businesses. By working side by side with industry experts, we unite with a common goal. Become BBB Accredited and join our mission to create a community of trust. More Information: For media inquiries, contact pr@bbbcommunity. Please allow a 24 hour courtesy for interview requests. For additional news stories, visit bbb.org/us/news. Published with permission from Better Business Bureau. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us on March 22 at our popular free webinar to hear the latest in the San Diego area and national economic data and how it is impacting our real estate market. ⁠ ⁠ We'll cover:⁠ ✔️Interest rates - we know you have questions⁠ ✔️Inventory - up, down or flat, what does it mean?⁠ ✔️Sales prices - are they going down this year? ✔️Big military and corporate developments - where are all the jobs at and why does this matter for real estate?⁠ ✔️Investment mindset - is now still a good time to invest?⁠ ⁠ 🔑Remember the key 🔑-- real estate is hyper-local. It's essential you block out the national noise and tune into local data to know what is happening in our market now. ⁠ During this interactive and engaging webinar, Patrick Kappel of the Kappel Realty Group will paint an economic picture of the San Diego market utilizing the latest data, graphs, charts, and information collected from numerous sources to provide you with a clear image of the current real estate market and San Diego's economic outlook for the year. Hear all new data and forecasts! After this webinar, you will better understand: ✔️San Diego's Local Economy ✔️How the economy impacts real estate ✔️Demographic and industry trends and why this influences our local real estate market ✔️Top areas for development in 2023 and beyond The Kappel Realty Group is a Platinum Real Estate Team in San Diego County, placing it in the top 1% percent of all real estate groups in the County and top 1% in the country. The team is the #1 Large Team within Compass San Diego and the #2 Large Team in all of San Diego County amongst all brokerages. This webinar is taught by Patrick Kappel, named by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the 50 most influential residential real estate leaders of 2021. Patrick is a top 1% Realtor in San Diego County and 2020 San Diego Team REALTOR Leader of the Year by the San Diego Association of Realtors. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor's degree and continued his education at UCLA, where he received his MBA with a focus in finance and entrepreneurship. He then earned a Masters Degree in Real Estate from the University of San Diego. His combined years of academic and practical knowledge have given him the necessary skills to become a trusted teacher and advisor to his clients. Find all our latest webinars at www.kappelrealtygroup.com/webinars

SeaWorld says a sick sea lion has been euthanized after he was rescued last year from wandering on busy San Diego thoroughfares.

In the year since ChatGPT was released, people have been figuring out what it's good at, what it's not good at, and how AI tools will change how we live and work.

More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.