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A University of San Diego poll found that women politicians are three times as likely to face threats over social media than their male colleagues.

U.S. officials announced last week that the two leaders would meet in Vladivostok, as Russian President Putin seeks more arms to supply his war in Ukraine.

As the world celebrates Democracy Day, we examined how some pillars of democracy are holding up in San Diego County.

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will hold its 22nd Annual Morning Glory Brunch on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brunch will be hosted at the organization’s main campus, located at 2119 E. Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019. Morning Glory Brunch will feature a fun afternoon of tastings, live music, shopping, and opportunity drawings around SMSC’s campus and Sophie’s Organic Garden. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy bites and sips from over 20 local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. There will also be a boutique shopping experience and Arts Alive by Jasmine Creek Florist, which will feature floral arrangements paired with and inspired by SMSC student art. Guests will also experience SMSC’s signature Frog Race. The annual Frog Race will send up to 600 frogs down the Jr. Olympic-sized swimming pool, giving guests the chance to win $3,500 in cash prizes. Guests can participate in this fundraiser by purchasing plastic frogs to enter the race. Prices for race entry are $50 for a single frog, $100 for three frogs, $150 for a family of five frogs, $275 for a group of ten frogs, and $400 for an army of 15 frogs. Proceeds from this event go towards funding SMSC’s garden and aquatics program. Sophie’s Organic Garden is a two-acre garden that provides training for approximately 60 students to learn propagation methods, plant seeds, and nurture growth. The gardens feature a full citrus orchard, vegetable and flower gardens, ornamental trees, and herbs. SMSC’s Aquatics center hosts Triton’s Swim Team, where members from the ages of 8-75 compete in a variety of local swim meets. Tickets for the 22nd Annual Morning Glory Brunch are $100 per individual or $250 for a couple’s package which includes two tickets and three frogs entered in the Frog Race. Tickets can be purchased online. There are also various sponsorship opportunities available. Please email for more information. St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is a nonprofit organization that serves more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized, innovative programs. Its mission is to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter

A federal judge has decided the disgraced former CEO of the cryptocurency exchange should be sent to jail as he awaits trial on fraud charges.

The Senate voted 88-9 to approve a short-term spending bill to fund the government through Nov. 17. President Biden signed the bill into law shortly afterward.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero has died at the age of 91. "I don't paint fat women," he once told Spain's El Mundo newspaper, "I am interested in volume, the sensuality of the form."

Class Description Stories are made up of many elements—some intangible: theme, plot, POV, voice, tone; and some tangible: people, places, and things. In this three-part workshop, we’ll deal with the latter. How do we write about people—both real and fictional? How do we bring the world of our stories alive—either creating a fictional one or placing ourselves or our characters in a world that already exists? How do we animate the inanimate—using things to tell a story or writing about things that tell a story? Through examples and exercises, writers of both fiction and nonfiction will explore the world of the substantial. Our goal: to create writing that balances the tangible with the intangible for more vivid storytelling. Disclaimers This class is held in person. While masks are not required indoors, they are encouraged. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A quarter of the striking University of California academic workers ratified a new contract.

Dive into the world of amazing fluid art and learn acrylic pouring techniques led by artist, Ksenia Stockton. Get creative and have a lot of fun while getting inspired and enjoying the beauty of the gorgeous Flower Fields in Carlsbad! Join us for this fun and unique hands-on workshop and learn secrets of popular paint pouring to create an amazing abstract painting. What is included: - Intention setting practice - Master class on 4 techniques of acrylic pouring: flip cup, dirty pour, ring pour and straw blowing. You can use any in your piece - Canvas 11*14 inch - Choose one of 3 color palettes: flower fields (green, white, pinks, reds and yellow), ocean (blues and teals), lavender (light and dark purples) - Acrylic paints and pouring medium - Glitter, stones and additional media to express yourself even more - Gloves, apron and other consumables. - Box to take your painting with you You can pick up your artwork an hour after our workshop. Give it some time to set while you can take a stroll through The Flower Fields. For more information on the instructor visit: www.artmagicsd.com