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Mychal Threets, a social media star librarian, is hosting the new iteration of the series. It's back for four episodes starting on Saturday.

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.

More Americans are turning to food banks to help fill the assistance gap, but administrators caution they aren't designed to act as a safety net for a government program.

Join a warm, judgment-free leyenkrayz (reading circle) conducted entirely in Yiddish, designed for Intermediate II and Advanced students. Together, we will explore and translate selections from Ezra Korman’s groundbreaking 1928 Chicago anthology Yidishe Dikhterins (“Yiddish Women Poets”). Our focus will be on female poets from Ukraine, including Dine Lipkes, Khane Levin, Mire Khenkin, and Anyuta Pyatigorskaya. Along the way, you’ll deepen your reading fluency, enrich your vocabulary, and discover the life stories behind these remarkable voices. Prerequisites: Solid Yiddish reading skills and a basic working vocabulary are required. When: Wednesdays, January 7 – February 11, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Where: on Zoom Tuition: $180 for all 6 sessions or $30 for a 60-minute online class. Early Bird: $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class (available until Wednesday, December 31st). Students (Upload an ID): $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class. Instructor: Tetyana Yakovleva She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego. Tanya received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019 and since then she has been teaching for YAAANA. Tanya is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) and she sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through yoga and Yiddish. Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram

The U.S. will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because the country's leader, Gustavo Petro, "does nothing to stop" drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: New visual art from Brandon Eugene Secrest and Leslye Villaseñor; visual artist Hugo Crosthwaite's chamber music collaboration; the San Diego Asian Film Festival; printmaking in Oceanside; "El Alebrije" and more.

The deployment and the quickening pace of U.S. strikes, including one Friday, raised new speculation about how far the Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafficking.

Rescue workers were helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media said late Sunday.

California’s premier Viking and Nordic heritage event returns for its 23rd year! On September 20 & 21, 2025, the Vista Viking Festival will once again take over the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, bringing history, culture, and adventure to life. This year, we proudly celebrate “The Year of the Valkyrie”—honoring the strength, courage, and dedication of the women who have shaped not only Viking history but also our festival. From the fierce warriors of legend to the incredible women who have helped build and sustain Vista Viking Festival over the years, we recognize their contributions in a truly special way. Step into the world of the Norse and explore authentic Viking encampments, live music from festival favorites like Highland Way, Blindfold Monks, Silk Button Butchers, and Damekor, plus thrilling combat demonstrations and competitions. Browse the vibrant vendor village, feast on Nordic-inspired food, and quench your thirst in our legendary Beer Garden, featuring mead and ale fit for the gods. Test your mettle with axe throwing, archery, and spear flinging at the Weapons Range, and immerse yourself in Viking culture, storytelling, and hands-on demonstrations. Vista Viking Festival is presented by the Norway Hall Foundation, a non-profit California 501(c)3, along with other local non-profits. Don’t miss out—get your tickets early! Stay updated on entertainment, competitions, and special events by checking back on our website and following us on social media. Skål to the Valkyries—past, present, and future! Ticket Prices: Adult (18+): $27.00 Youth (13-17): $10.00 Child (6-12) $5.00 Child (5 & Under) Free Parking: $5-$10 Vista Viking Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.