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Looking for a gift for the person who always has their nose in a book? Here's a list of suggestions from San Diego County bookstores.

More scientific evidence has surfaced to show that while Mittens may be your sweet angel, letting her roam outside is also a big threat to biodiversity.

Native American Heritage Day has been officially celebrated for the last 14 years on the day after Thanksgiving. The long-overdue civic holiday is aimed at celebrating and teaching Native American history and culture. Then, Governor Gavin Newsom says California has recovered all of the jobs lost during the pandemic. But with the holiday season upon us, border communities continue to suffer. Finally, we may be aware of December Nights and “The Grinch,” but there are countless events and performances in the region to help us ring in the winter holidays.

After 12 years as San Diego County's chief administrative officer, Helen Robbins-Meyer is expected to depart in late March.

Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. Explore the world of tiny objects and the artists that make them, featuring the International Folk Art Market, Leandro Gomez Quintero, Mark Murphy, Alexander Girard, and Gustave Baumann.

Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is extending what is normally a one-day celebration to include the entire weekend this year. It is a free, family-friendly experience designed to bring the spirit of the celebration to life for San Diegans of all ages. The experience will run from May 5 through May 7. The gates will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The Fiesta de Reyes courtyard at the north end of the state park will be full of vibrant décor, traditional Mexican street food stations, mariachis as well as folklorico dancing and local music entertainers on the Fiesta de Reyes stage. Face painters will be on hand during the weekend. The Fiesta de Reyes courtyard is surrounded by 19 specialty shops offering gift items from clothing to jewelry, toys and home décor as well as locally produced chocolate, olive oil products and hot sauces. Guests wanting a more thrilling experience can try a guided ghost tour of local haunts in the park. Casa de Reyes Restaurant in the middle of the Fiesta de Reyes plaza is featuring traditional Mexican recipes along with specialty drinks all served in a warm al fresco setting. Additional dining options include stands selling tamales, elotes, churros, champurada and other foods and drinks.

Mama's Day, one of San Diego's most anticipated culinary events, returns Thursday, May 4 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for an evening of fun, food, friends and fundraising. More than 20 food purveyors will convene at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine to offer delicious bites from San Diego’s finest restaurants, catering companies and hotels. Proceeds from the event help raise critical funds for Mama's Kitchen's mission to deliver three medically tailored nutritional meals a day, seven days a week and free of charge to local women, men and children vulnerable to hunger due to HIV, cancer or other critical illnesses like congestive heart failure, Type II diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Tickets to Mama’s Day can be purchased online at mamaskitchen.org. Ticket prices: $125 (General); $225 (VIP) VIP ticket holders will also receive access to an exclusive open bar during the cocktail reception, the VIP seating area, and other fun surprises!

The multinational fashion retailer Zara said it regrets a "misunderstanding" about its latest ad campaign after public outcry over images that some said evoked the war in Gaza.

Alexander Salazar and Darcy Kempton partner to announce the grand opening of their Mission Hills fine art gallery SD Art Advisory scheduled for May 20, 2023. The opening coincides with the Art in the Hills Art Walk & Banner Contest in Mission Hills in partnership with Grant Elementary at noon. Families and students are invited to stop in to enjoy art and celebration. Later in the evening, SD Art Advisory will open to the public for the grand opening celebration starting at 6pm. Guests will enjoy art by local and world-renowned artists, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live music. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite creative attire. SD Art Advisory is the vision of Alexander Salazar, leading fine artist and gallerist, and Darcy Kempton, established San Diego Interior Designer and Curator, to create and activate a space for art to thrive in Mission Hills that will also benefit the region of San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Baja and beyond. Alexander Salazar is returning to San Diego to ignite the art scene with bold work by leading artists from around the world, including his own powerful body of work. Darcy Kempton plans to support collectors with curating a collection that showcases the experience they wish to have in their homes. SD ART ADVISORY plans to establish long-term relationships with artists and collectors to pair collectors with art that supports them in their own pursuit of joy. SD Art Advisory will also feature a special salon for purchasing NFT art in partnership with acclaimed artist and NFT art dealer Chris Trueman. For more information, please visit https://sdartadvisory.com/. To RSVP for the party, please register by visiting their Eventbrite page.

In return, Matt Araiza has dropped the counter-lawsuit against the young woman.