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The new name, Embers, was approved overwhelmingly by members and is meant to be more inclusive. Past and present Girl Guides said the old name caused harm and even prevented or delayed their joining.

Robert Hur is authorized to probe "possible unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or other records."

The Candlewood Arts Festival runs throughout Borrego Springs from March to March 27. Meet the artists at opening weekend March 5-6. Free tickets available here. Artist list: Allison Wiese Sherin Guirguis Noé Olivas Jake Freilich Carlos Ramirez Alison Saars Opening weekend schedule: Find a full schedule here. The unofficial headquarters for the opening weekend will be at Christmas Circle from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. Maps are available there to begin self-guided tours. Saturday, Mar. 5 at 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Artist talk at the Borrego Springs library Saturday, Mar. 5 at 4-5 p.m.: Performance by Amitis Motevalli in response to Sherin Guiguis' installation at Seley Ranches/Seley Orchards Fruit Stand (free tickets here) Saturday, Mar. 5 at 6-8 p.m.: Opening reception at Candlewood Arts Festival Gallery (reserve free tickets here); The Mall, 610 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs Sunday, Mar. 6 at 10 am. to 12 p.m.: Meet the artists at their artworks Interactive map of artworks: From the organizers: The Candlewood Arts Festival celebrates the connections between art, community, and our shared environment in the dramatic landscape of Borrego Springs, California. Throughout the month of March 2022, experience newly commissioned site-specific works of art — sculpture, installation, performance, and photography— and family-friendly art-making workshops in this unique community surrounded by the Anza Borrego Desert. Access to all events is free. The Under the Sun Foundation sponsors the Candlewood Arts Festival and the permanent Sky Art sculptures also found on Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs. Related links: Candlewood Arts Festival on Facebook Candlewood Arts Festival on Instagram

The Justice Department accused the bank of discrimination by refusing to underwrite mortgages in predominately Black and Latino communities.

The Los Angeles City Council is struggling with a still-unfolding racism scandal that left behind a dilemma about how to deal with a disgraced member who has resisted calls from President Joe Biden to step down.

The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly update Thursday shows that "extreme” drought has been virtually eliminated.

President Biden's lawyers have found more classified documents, this time at his Wilmington, Del., home. According to his lawyer Richard Sauber, "all but one" were found in storage in Biden's garage.

Like the video game it's based on, the HBO series about a mutated fungi that destroys civilization spotlights the connections between its compelling characters, not the monsters they face.

Many Americans are left with questions about the vaccines, the status of their approval, and their long-term efficacy. We pose these questions to the director of Scripps Research Translational Institute, Dr. Eric Topol. Also, housing prices in San Diego are getting higher and analysts say it’s not out of the question for the median price to reach $1 million by this time next year. Plus, the last time California had a Republican governor was when Arnold Schwarzenegger was in office. Was his tenure a win for the GOP? In addition, smoke from the massive fire in Northern California is making its way down to San Diego, just as a heat wave is hitting the region. And, Jeeyoon Kim, an award-winning concert pianist, educator and podcast host, is releasing a self-help book based on insights from her life experiences. Finally, Rachel Lynett on her play, "Black Mexican," that is premiering in a staged reading at San Diego Rep’s Latinx New Play Festival.

As public health leaders continue to emphasize the important of vaccination in fighting the nation's ongoing COVID surge, many Americans are left with questions about the future efficacy of available vaccines.