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The 2024 San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee will begin at the Jackie Robinson YMCA Thursday, with more than 80 students from grades six to eight competing to represent the county at the National Spelling Bee.

A bipartisan Senate bill, dropping Thursday, promises better health care for some of the poorest, sickest Americans, who are known as "duals" because they qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of many critically acclaimed novels, including the international bestseller "Eat Pray Love." Join us for an intimate evening with Elizabeth, including a post-talk Q&A, on February 22. In her lectures, she talks about her writing, and seizing the opportunity to live a life guided by creativity rather than fear. A select number of VIP tickets are available and include a premium seat and a pre-show Meet & Greet with Elizabeth. An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert is proudly presented by San Diego Theatres in association with the Writer’s Symposium By The Sea at Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp District on Feb. 22, 2024. Tickets are available now Elizabeth Gilbert on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Theatres on Facebook / Instagram

National security officials have long warned about the dangers TikTok poses as long as it is owned by a Chinese company, but the threat remains theoretical.

One of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world is not an Arab or Muslim country. It's not even in the Middle East. Polls show Ireland has some of the highest support for the Palestinians.

See it - Taste it - Experience it. The San Diego Spirits Festival returns to the shores of La Jolla for its 14th annual two-day event from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 8. Get ready to fully immerse yourself in a two-day experience fueled by top spirits and unlimited cocktails held at the picturesque Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s flagship location in La Jolla. The ultimate celebration of luxury craft cocktails and spirits, the festival will invite industry professionals and spirits enthusiasts alike to experience the latest trends and flavors in the world of spirits in a space that is creatively designed to showcase world-renowned brands and boutique distillers. Attendees can expect an impressive array of products and tastings from more than 65 premium spirits and craft cocktail brands, ranging from high-end spirits to ready-to-drink cocktails and seltzers. Guests will also enjoy artisanal bites from top local restaurants including Beeside Balcony, Lobster West and more. The event also offers attendees the opportunity to meet brand ambassadors, mingle with industry professionals, enjoy live entertainment and check out the impressive collection of art within the museum. A flamenco guitarist will provide the soundtrack to the event and live samba performances, belly dancers and more. VIP tickets, which include an annual pass to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and exclusive access to the VIP area with tastings from the top-medaled brands of San Diego Spirits Festival’s International Bottle Competition, are also available and priced at $200. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Join us on Harbor Drive for the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade! This is one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the United States in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal High School Bands, Drill Teams, Colleges/Universities, Fraternities, Sororities, Churches, Peace and Youth organizations. This parade is coordinated by the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the oldest African American fraternity in America, founded in 1906. The seven men who founded this organization at Cornell University in Ithaca New York recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. Dr. King was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Come and join your community and help continue the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. This event supports scholarship opportunities for the youth of San Diego. Interested in participating, volunteering, or sponsorship opportunities? Email Brian Samuels.

Republicans in North Carolina voted overwhelmingly to nominate Mark Robinson for governor. He would be the state's first Black governor and has come under fire for controversial remarks.

Oil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government estimates, a new study shows.

The county is developing affordable housing on surplus land to meet a dire housing shortage. Residents said locating low-income housing in low-resource neighborhoods is worsening disparities.