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States routinely took the benefits checks of children in foster care who were orphans or disabled. After an NPR/Marshall Project investigation, there's reform.

Pancho Gonzalez: Warrior of the Court. The story of arguably the greatest tennis player in the history of tennis. In partnership with Sherman Heights Community Center and California Arts Council, on March 2, Cine en Sherman presents "Courting A Warrior: The Pancho Gonzalez Story," a film by Danny Haro and Ernesto Quintero This is the story of one of America’s first sports superstars. He didn’t possess the necessary bloodlines of his sport, nor did he possess the “All American” look and background. But women loved him, men were drawn to his hoodlum appeal and his opponents dreaded playing him. Join us for the Q&A with the filmmakers after the festival! RSVP NOW

Nic McVicker is a news editor at KPBS where he has worked since 2011. He grew up in the Midwest until the snow blew him and his family out West to San Diego, where he enjoys local craft beer, sports, and a day at the beach. McVicker has had the pleasure of serving the San Diego community by telling their stories. As an editor, he is dedicated to helping KPBS reporters best serve the audience with diverse sources and unique stories.

A new poll finds a majority of California voters oppose cash payments to the descendants of enslaved African-Americans. The findings highlight political headwinds facing reparations.

Enjoy food and drinks from chefs and restaurants around the county as they share their favorite tastes from home during our first-ever Taste of Home event. All proceeds support our newest 10-home community on El Norte Parkway in Escondido. Because of significant permitting delays and tight funding deadlines, this site will almost entirely be built using skilled labor instead of our usual volunteers. We need the help of our entire community to help make affordable homeownership possible for ten new Habitat homeowners. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our newest homeowners and fill their homes with good wishes by signing the exposed walls and beams on-site. Support the building of this project by participating in our raffle and auction, win fun prizes, and learn about all the ways that San Diego Habitat works within our region. Ticket Details: Your ticket to the Taste of Home includes food and beverage tastings from restaurants, wineries, and breweries around the county. You will mingle with Habitat staff, meet our newest homeowners and sign the walls of the homes bringing good energy to this new community!

In conclusion of Space 4 Art’s exhibition, “The Possibility of Something Happening,” join us tonight to mingle with the artists, hear some music performances, enjoy some sips and bites, and partake in an unconventional discussion on affordable housing. Since 2009, Space 4 Art has provided affordable housing and studios to 140 artists in San Diego. As a consequence of proximity, Space 4 Art offers an opportunity for artists to meet, collaborate, exchange ideas, become friends, and sometimes fall in love. The Possibility of Something Happening explores the phenomenological nature of chance across art practices and human encounters. The show runs March 3 - April 15 at the Art Produce Gallery. See our websites for important details about gallery hours and special events. Related links: Space 4 Art on Instagram Art Produce on Instagram Related events:

In conjunction with Space 4 Art’s exhibition, “The Possibility of Something Happening,” join us tonight for special musical performances by Amy Cimini, Go By Land (Michelle Lou + Jonathan Piper), and Judith Hamann. Since 2009, Space 4 Art has provided affordable housing and studios to 140 artists in San Diego. As a consequence of proximity, Space 4 Art offers an opportunity for artists to meet, collaborate, exchange ideas, become friends, and sometimes fall in love. The Possibility of Something Happening explores the phenomenological nature of chance across art practices and human encounters. The show runs March 3 - April 15 at the Art Produce Gallery. See our websites for important details about gallery hours and special events. Related events: Related links: Space 4 Art on Instagram Art Produce on Instagram

Since 2009, Space 4 Art has provided affordable housing and studios to 140 artists in San Diego. Currently, the space houses about 40 tenant artists in 17 work-only and 6 live-in studios, bringing together practitioners who approach art through different mediums and sensibilities. At Space 4 Art, materials, creation, bodies, and minds coalesce in space and time. As a consequence of proximity, Space 4 Art offers an opportunity for artists to meet, collaborate, exchange ideas, become friends, and sometimes fall in love. "The Possibility of Something Happening" explores the phenomenological nature of chance across art practices and human encounters. All participating artists are past or present tenants or closely associated artists who have activated and experienced the possibilities within this expansive site. Show runs March 3 - April 15 at the Art Produce Gallery. See our websites for important details about gallery hours and special events. *Entry through Botanica Wednesday-Sunday 5-8 p.m. Related links: Space 4 Art on Instagram Art Produce on Instagram Related events:

The remarks came after the U.S. elevated relations with Vietnam to the level of a comprehensive strategic partner, the highest level of international partnership.

Plenty of Americans consider themselves to be unaffiliated from any religious institution. Yet for some, including Perry Bacon, the pull to a community like a church remains strong.