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Democrats and civil rights groups in Georgia say Republicans' newly revised political maps still violate the Voting Rights Act. One key issue in this fight: so-called "coalition districts."

The singer-songwriter and Talking Heads frontman presents some of his favorite holiday music — including songs by The Pogues, James Brown, LCD Soundsystem and Paul Simon.

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.

Lawyers for Prince Harry and Hugh Grant have alleged in court that The Washington Post's next CEO helped the Murdochs clean up after illegal phone-hacking incidents at their British tabloids.

From the gallery: Quint Gallery presents Wire and Beads, an exhibition comprised of recent suspended sculptures by Anne Mudge. There will be a reception with the artist on Saturday, April 22 from 6-8 PM. Central to Anne’s body of work is the weightless sculptural form, often organized from a central tension (sometimes several), sensitive to the inherent properties of her materials. Read more here. Anne Mudge's artwork has been featured at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the San Diego Museum of Art, the List Visual Arts Center at M.I.T, and in solo and group exhibitions at private and university galleries throughout the U.S. She has been reviewed in a variety of publications including Art in America, Art News, Sculpture Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the San Diego Union/Tribune, among others. She lives and works in Fallbrook, CA.

Second Chance Beer Company, the award-winning “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery in Carmel Mountain, is hosting its 3rd-Annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival on Saturday, May 20 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Pupapalooza will have more than 20 locally-owned dog-themed vendors on hand, adoptable pups from The Animal Pad dog rescue organization, food trucks, and live music. The event is free to attend, though there is a Gold VIP option for $150 and a Silver VIP option for $125. The packages include a 10-minute professional photo session for pets in a Puppy Picnic Co. set-up, along with gift bags and other items. For more information on the packages and to purchase tickets, click here, and note that last year’s VIP packages sold out. For the first time in the event’s history, Second Chance will be releasing a special beer specifically for the festivities: Guava Wheat Ale (4.5% ABV) that will be available on draft and in 16-oz cans. Regarded as one of the most dog-friendly establishments in all of San Diego, Second Chance will donate proceeds from the event to The Animal Pad. As always, 1% of sales of Second Chance’s core beers Buddy Lager and New Day West Coast IPA that day will be donated to dog rescue organizations as well. Second Chance has donated more than $257,000 to local dog rescues and the communities it serves since the company’s inception in 2015.

Join The Conrad Prebys Foundation and john a. powell, director of the Othering & Belonging Institute at the University of California, Berkeley. Belonging is a key part of well-being. In this initial dialogue, we will explore what belonging means and can look like in the San Diego region. Exploring belonging together will allow us to intentionally question and ask ourselves how we partner to support equity interventions that allow us all to benefit from and enjoy our regional assets. john a powell is the Director of the Othering & Belonging Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, a research institute that brings together scholars, community advocates, communicators, and policymakers to identify and eliminate the barriers to an inclusive, just, and sustainable society and to create transformative change toward a more equitable world. The Conrad Prebys Foundation is the largest independent private foundation in San Diego County. The mission of the foundation is to create an inclusive, equitable, and dynamic future for all San Diegans.

Start your journey with the Compassion Practice! Discover how the practice of compassion can be a catalyst for healing and transformation. This accessible 3-week online course will introduce you to the Compassion Practice, a meditative and mindfulness practice for cultivating compassion for self and others, and offers ways to integrate this meditative practice into your daily life. Led by Dale Suggs, MDiv, Certified Facilitator of the Compassion Practice, Certified Spiritual Director, and Co-Founder of the BELOVED Compassion Network. Following the concept of GracEconomics, we invite you to contribute what you can to support this program. Those who contribute at a higher level make it possible for others to participate at their own level.

Discover how the Compassion Practice can help you cultivate compassion for others and put your compassion into action! This 6-session online course is a deep dive into the Compassion Practice, a meditative and mindfulness practice for cultivating compassion for yourself and others. Together, we will hone our ability to understand the internal experiences of others and offer compassionate action to ease their pain and promote their flourishing, while promoting our own flourishing too. Led by certified Compassion Practice facilitators Dale Suggs and Shelly Suggs. The founder of the Compassion Practice, Dr. Frank Rogers, Jr., will lead a meditative practice in the first session as well. Please note that Cultivating Compassion Levels 1 and 2 must be completed in order to participate in Level 3.

Get ready for a Grand weekend-long fiesta for Cinco de Mayo at Fairmont Grand Del Mar! The magnificent resort is thrilled to welcome special guest and Volcan tequila Ambassador, Carlos Crain from Mexico City, who will share with guests the “Art of Tequila” all weekend long. The Art of Tequila Tasting Event: Enjoy a Tequila Tasting Event on Friday, May 5 from 4-5:30 p.m. on the Amaya Terrace where Crain will share the mastery of tequila. The tequila tasting includes a variety of Mexican tapas along with pours of Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Crystalino, Smoke and the newest release, XA. ($75/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. The Art of Tequila Pairing Dinner: A unique communal dining experience at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5 with renowned Volcan de Mi Tierra, Dos Hombres, and Clase Azul Tequila houses. Guests can savor an authentic six-course Mexican dinner perfectly paired with the ultimate tequila selection along with carefully crafted tequila cocktails. Crain will be in attendance to share the craft of tequila with all. ($175/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. Cinco de Mayo Weekend Brunch: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special Baja brunch on Saturday and Sunday morning from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Amaya. Delight in a three-course Mexican inspired brunch with dishes such as chilaquiles or huevos rancheros complete with limitless margaritas! ($70/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. Additional Cinco de Mayo Offerings: Fairmont Grand Del Mar will have a Golf Putting Competition hosted by Ambassador Carlos Crain of Volcan exclusively for members and overnight resort guests. Call the golf shop to sign up at 858-314-1930. Relax this Cinco de Mayo with a Detoxifying Replenish Body Wrap. The nourishing treatment begins with a dry body brushing to exfoliate the skin followed by a mini-therapeutic massage. The moisturizing wrap includes Porphyria red algae, hyaluronic acid, and clary sage. To reserve, click here. The resort is also offering a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Package and Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza Weekend Package for those wanting to celebrate and stay at the resort!