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There's a high-stakes tug of war over new homes. Many people who signed contracts before houses were built now are scared to buy them. Builders don't want them to back out and are keeping deposits.

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, we uplift our local youth in foster care. Over 100 youth are waiting for a volunteer advocate to support them during this time, and you can apply to become one today. Consider volunteering 10-15 hours to speak up for a foster youth just as Dr. King spoke up against the injustices he witnessed. Help us provide a trained advocate for every child who needs one – visit our website to sign up for a volunteer information session: https://www.speakupnow.org/volunteer/

Join us for a celebratory dinner to honor TKF's past 25+ years of service and vision for the future. Doors open at 5 PM, dinner and program begins at 6 PM. The Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF) has been proudly creating safer schools and communities for over 25 years! At this in-person celebratory event we will be honoring TKF founder Azim Khamisa and Ples Felix for their commitment to restorative justice and peace. Through their story of forgiveness, and TKF's resulting safe school programming, countless lives have been touched and saved. During the event, we will be honoring the past and sharing TKF's vision for the future.

In this Russian crash course, you will learn the Russian alphabet, start the foundation of vocabulary and be introduced to Russian culture and customs. We want to develop your comprehension skills by listening to informative videos and discussing films and songs in Russian. By the end of the course, you will be comfortable and confident to read Russian and communicate in simple everyday situations.

Based on the belief that “Art is Everything”, attendees of all ages are welcome to explore hands-on activities in several disciplines including art, gardening, wellness, music and more. AnomaR is sponsored by 2Create, Inc. and The Art Center of Ramona, both 501(c)(3) organizations. Proceeds benefit The Art Center with grants made available to local high school art programs. Advance tickets for adults and children are $15 until June 6. Tickets purchased after June 6 will be $20. Children 6 years old and younger will receive free entry.

Jazz guitarist Peter Sprague leads his ensemble through a tour of Paul Simon’s sonic gems. Classics like “Cecilia,” “Hearts and Bones,” “Sound of Silence,” and “You Can Call Me Al” take on a new light with Sprague’s creative arrangements. The band features vocalist Allison Adams Tucker along with Tripp Sprague on sax, Rob Thorsen on bass, Duncan Moore on drums and Peter on guitar. Local San Diego guitarist Peter Sprague is known far and wide in the jazz and music community. He is an award-winning guitarist, producer, arranger, teacher, mentor, collaborator, and much more. He has been a guest artist on many records and has performed and toured with Chick Corea, Hubert Laws, Dianne Reeves, David Benoit, Sergio Mendes, and many others. In 2015, Peter was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award at the San Diego Music Awards. He continues to be active publishing music books, delivering online video courses, as well as producing music at his SpragueLand studio in Encinitas.

Ready to stock up on some extra reading in preparation for cold weather? Join the Mission Valley Friends of the Library for an extra-big book sale. Your purchases support the library! Visit Mission Valley Library on Facebook

President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, was married on Saturday at the White House. Here's a look at the history of White House weddings.

Turkey, a NATO ally, has positioned itself as a neutral player in the Ukraine war — as being pro-Ukrainian without being anti-Russian.

The coming winter may provide Ukraine with more opportunities to retake land from Russia, Western military analysts say. It will also bring a change in battlefield tactics.