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The new proposal to be heard Tuesday would tax the 5,115 empty homes in the city $8,000 each if approved by the council and passed by voters in June.

The San Diego Arab Film Festival presents the classic Iranian film "The Survivor" directed by Seifollah Dad. The film is set in Haifa and illustrates the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. It is based on the Ghassan Kanafani novel "Returning to Haifa." Starring Jamal Soliman, Alaa El Din Koksh and Salma Al-Masri, this historical drama tells the story of a Palestinian grandmother who returns to Haifa to find out what happened to her grandson who was separated from his parents when they were forced to leave their home when Israel took control of Haifa. The screening will take place at 7 p.m., October 18, at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. A traditional Palestinian dinner (served cafeteria style) will be available for purchase. Options include Musakan (baked chicken with salted onions, olive oil and sumac) and Mujadara (vegetarian dish of lentils and rice with caramelized onions and plain yogurt). San Diego Arab Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

Los votantes de California aprobaron el martes nuevas delimitaciones de los distritos congresionales, otorgando una importante victoria a los demócratas en la batalla de redistribución de distritos que ayudará a determinar qué partido ganará el control de la Cámara de Representantes federal en 2026.

Celebrate the arrival of spring in style at our floral-inspired garden celebration! The seasons are changing, and Estancia is blooming with beauty! Join us on Sunday, April 12, for our Annual Garden Party and celebrate the arrival of spring in style. Spend a magical afternoon in our lush garden wonderland, where floral-inspired experiences await at every turn. Indulge in unlimited culinary creations with a botanical twist, sip on vibrant garden cocktails and bubbly, and browse a curated selection of our favorite local San Diego vendors, offering unique treasures and one-of-a-kind finds. Dress in your finest florals and enjoy an enchanting Sunday surrounded by springtime splendor and the beauty of everything in bloom! Ticket includes unlimited culinary experiences, a welcome beverage and two complimentary cocktails. Must be 21+ to attend. Cash bar will be available. Estancia La Jolla on Facebook / Instagram

The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.

"At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an EV?" NPR listener Guadalupe Higuera of Phoenix asked this question and worked with Climate Desk reporter Jeff Brady to answer it.

Baby calves rely on it to build up their immune systems and gut. And now marketers are promoting it for humans. Here's what scientists say.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Theo Baker, whose college newspaper investigation brought down Stanford University's president in 2023. Baker's new book on education and power is How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University.

Additionally, visitors generated $11 million in federal taxes and $7.6 million in state and local taxes. Breeders' Cup visitors spent $38.7 million across hotels, dining, retail, transportation and entertainment and $5 million was spent on facility enhancements and event infrastructure at Del Mar, the study found.