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Since Narendra Modi became prime minister in 2014, India has slipped in rank from 140 to 150 in the World Press Freedom Index of 180 countries compiled by Reporters Without Borders.

The cards need to be both protected and available to show when needed. You can carry the original paper card with you, plastic coated perhaps. But lots of people stash it away and show a digital copy.

Other democracies, from Europe to South America to the Middle East, have prosecuted their current or former leaders. Why did the U.S. wait so long to take that step? A political scientist weighs in.

Calls to California’s Employment Development Department disability insurance call centers surged to 12 times their normal volume in late 2021 and early 2022 as the department dealt with fraud. Many went unanswered, leaving some Californians in the lurch for months.

An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.

Utilizing studies from a range of disciplines, researcher and ocean enthusiast Deirdre Encarnación recounts how the Native people of San Diego utilized the seasonal and year-round resource base available along the coast. Archaeological data and analysis is combined with oral history, ethnographic reports, historical accounts, geologic maps, and ecological studies to tell the story of the first people to call the beaches and shores of San Diego home. Date | Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Location | Online via Zoom Register here! Pay what you wish. Registration closes at 4 p.m. on April 7. This lecture is brought to you by the San Diego Archaeological Center. For more information, please visit sandiegoarchaeology.org/coastal-heritage or call (760) 291-0370.

A new study finds deforestation reduces rainfall in tropical rainforests, which has grave consequences for agriculture, drought and climate resilience.

New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have the potential to spare children health and social problems. But some parents think they're sending kids the wrong message about their bodies.

Imperial Beach resident Stephanie Gilreath’s dream to open a sporting goods store tailored to women, that also sells guns, is one step closer to reality.

Kick It for K9s is a Kickball Tournament Fundraiser to benefit both Frosted Faces Foundation and The Animal Pad. Our second Kick It for K9s will take place on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pacific Beach Recreation Center. The goal is to see who can raise the most money in sponsorships first, with a big party the day of THE GAME! Purchase a ticket to attend the event! $10/person -Watch the game with your dog & receive a "doggie bag" -Indulge at the food truck & bake sale! -Participate in the fundraising! -Visit local vendors! -Meet adoptable dogs! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ **Sponsor a Team!** Frosted Faces Foundation vs. The Animal Pad Our goal is to raise $20,000, but not without a little healthy competition. Which organization do you think can raise the most first? The waggers or the saggers? Pick a team and make your donation count! It all goes to the dogs! ‘1st Base' Sponsors: $50 to support the cause. ‘All Star' Sponsors: Minimum $100 Donation – All Star Sponsors are encouraged to send in a photo of their pup or company logo with their donation and a post on the event page will be made, ‘In Honor Of.' ‘MVP’ Sponsors: Minimum $500 donation- MVP Sponsor names will be acknowledged on a large vertical Banner at the entrance of the event, Sponsor name will be listed on Facebook and website where people buy tickets. If you're an MVP Sponsor representing a business, you also have the opportunity to include something in our swag bags, as well as hang their company banner on the field for the game. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ We anticipate a large crowd and great enthusiasm from our community! We’re currently looking for sponsors who would be willing to help us reach this goal. Can we count on you to donate to help? In a celebration of collaboration and an effort to rescue more dogs and place them with families, we hope that we can count on your support to help us with this worthy event.