good morning, it s 8:00 a.m. pacific, and 11:00 a.m. eastern. top biden officials urge congress to approve a $100 billion request for aid to israel and ukraine. this is the israeli government continuing to strike on hamas, and witnesses say hundreds of bodies now line the streets of gaza. we will talk to an israeli defense official about israel s plan. meanwhile, in acapulco, mexico, utter devastation. the number of people missing or killed because of hurricane otis rising, and we will speak to a chef on the ground helping to feed the survivors. we begin this hour with breaking news from capitol hill. just moments ago multiple protesters interrupted the secretary of state s antony blinken s opening statement, calling for a cease-fire in gaza before being arrested by capitol police. the biden administration officials are testifying about additional funding for israel and ongoing threats to the homeland. joining us now is ali vitali from capitol hill. what is the latest fro
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Virtual ‘Saturday Morning at the Zoo’
The nonprofit Wild Wonders animal refuge offers a virtual program, “Saturday Morning at The Zoo,” at 10 a.m. Saturday. The program features “The Rain Forest with animal ambassadors from the top of the canopy to the leafy covered floor of the forest.” Cost of the 45-minute Zoom session is $20. Registration closes at noon Friday at wildwonders.org.
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Free series of Hebrew classes offered
A free series of Hebrew classes hosted by Congregation B’nai Tikvah will be held this month and in March for Hebrew readers who are ready for a comprehensive review. Level 2 for review and intermediate readers will begin in March for four sessions and will cover topics about the Passover Haggadah. The class along with books, materials and Internet support are covered by a national grant, “Read Hebrew Across America” by the National Jewish Outreach Program. This program is open to the North County community. Call (858) 472-0303 or email