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A new wave of counselors is supporting people of color by 'decolonizing' the practice of therapy. They aim to make therapy more culturally responsive and to take generational trauma into account.

What’s on the Menu: Table Masa Tetelas Sopes Tostadas Is there a bag of masa harina in your pantry? There should be. Slightly nutty, nutrient-rich and just the subtlest bit sweet, masa harina is good for much more than just tortillas. Jorge Gaviria, founder of Masienda and author of the new cookbook “MASA: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple” is here to prove it. First, Jorge will talk about the process of nixtamalizing dry field corn, a time- and energy-intensive process that will make you appreciate the ease of pre-ground, high-quality masa harina, which is what we’ll encourage you to use. Jorge will tell you what to look for when buying masa harina, how to store it and—most importantly—how to put it to use for more than only tortillas. First, you’ll learn to make tetelas, which Jorge describes as “a stuffed, sealed triangular envelope that loosely resembles a small crêpe.” Filled with refried beans and topped with crema, queso fresco and salsa, tetelas are satisfying to shape and a delight to eat. Then, we’ll make sopes, a thick masa pancake that doesn’t require a tortilla press to shape. Finally, it’s on to tostadas, a tortilla that is fried or toasted until nice and crispy. You’ll learn about tostada variations from Oaxaca to Jalisco and will get inspiration on what to top your home-cooked tostadas with. You’ll come away from this class so enthusiastic about how to use masa harina that you just might need to buy another bag.

What started during the day as a peaceful protest on May 30 became a riot in downtown La Mesa at night.

On Sunday, justice advocates rallied outside of Escondido’s city hall over Nichols’ death, as well as Keenan Anderson, an African American man who died in LAPD custody.

There are efforts to change how decisions are made about which books libraries should stock and which section they belong in. Some advocate using a national rating system like the one used for movies.

To prevent flooding, communities often raise levees next to rivers higher and higher. Now, a new approach is about backing off, moving levees away from rivers to create floodplains.

From the La Jolla Playhouse: As part of the Playhouse’s commitment to being a home for artists to develop new plays and musicals, Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley created the DNA New Work Series in 2013. DNA offers playwrights and directors the opportunity to develop a script by providing rehearsal time, space and resources, culminating in public readings. This process gives audiences a closer look at the play development process, while allowing the Playhouse to develop work and foster relationships with both established and up-and-coming playwrights. All DNA readings are general admission seating and take place in the Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center (PDC). FREE, reservations required. "The Loyal Opposition" La Jolla Playhouse Commission By Keith Bunin Directed by Christopher Ashley Thursday, December 1 and Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm Lee, Milo and Jesse met in college and have been crashing into and out of each other’s lives ever since. When Lee finally acts on her dream of opening a restaurant, she re-assembles the group to prepare a grand first meal on a fateful March night. Funny, open-hearted and deeply moving, The Loyal Opposition charts the gravitational pull of our friends and our pasts amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the present. "Manny and the Wise Queens" La Jolla Playhouse Commission By Idris Goodwin Directed by Jacole Kitchen Friday, December 2 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm In the small town of Bethlehem in December, a bright star draws distant visitors bearing gifts to usher in a new era. Only this is 2020, and according to Manny, a depressed 18 year old recent high school graduate, the “bright star” is just two planets close together. Manny has locked himself away in his family’s attic to escape whatever holiday cheer remains in his quarantined town – until the sudden arrival of two wise queens provides a potential key to Manny’s deliverance. Idris Goodwin’s new comedy is a celebration of home, hip-hop and the unexpected gifts we share. "Derecho" By Noelle Viñas Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Thursday, December 8 and Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 pm Hoping to join the wave of women of color elected for public office, Eugenia Silva fights to bring an old friend onto her primary campaign. As a storm brews, tensions between her ambitions and her sister Mercedes begin overshadowing the need to reconnect with her roots and family. As the past manifests and interrupts the present, the sisters must confront how traditional Latino values conflict with an ever-changing American definition of success. "The Agency" By Lia Romeo Directed by Pesha Rudnick Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm Ani has always dreamed of becoming an actress, but she’s not getting cast and she’s almost out of money. So she takes a job at a “rental agency,” where lonely clients can hire actors to serve as surrogate friends or loved ones. It seems like the perfect gig – it pays well, she’s good at the work and she’s helping people feel better. But what will it mean for her real-life relationships? Lia Romeo’s new comedy examines a world where we can buy whatever we want – if we’re willing to pay the price. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram

Billions of adults and kids enjoy video games every day. But where do you start if you haven't played them before? Here are some beginner-friendly options.

Filipino workers come to the United Arab Emirates seeking opportunity and to support relatives back home. Christmas isn't a UAE holiday, so many will work — but also manage to find joy and community.

Sam Bankman-Fried received huge plaudits and superstar status as the head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Now the comments aren't so kind after FTX filed for bankruptcy protection.