Part-time faculty of the San Mateo County Community College District gathered at last week’s school board meeting to provide awareness of the need for including dental and vision insurance coverage
Even with increased awareness, backyard dog breeding continues to be a big problem on both sides of the border. In other news, a Black Lives Matter flag is now flying over the San Diego Unified School District headquarters in University Heights. Plus, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival in San Diego opens Thursday, with a film about the lack of childcare.
California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans held a meeting in San Diego over the weekend. The group heard public testimony and discussed questions around who should be eligible for reparations. Then, the federal government has made a $10 million investment to address overgrown forests across Southern California, but exactly how to best prepare for wildfires is still a matter of debate. Next, a look into some of the bumps in the rollout of California’s transitional kindergarten program. And, surfboards, model trains, aviation, and lots of fine art are just some of the things to see during February for Museum Month 2023. Finally, the Human rights Watch Film Festival returns this Thursday with an opening night screening of “Clarissa’s Battle.” The film documents the tireless efforts of Clarissa Dowtherd as she works for increasing access to childcare and early education for her community and beyond.
10 films, along with discussions featuring filmmakers and activists, will be presented May 20-26, both in-person in New York City and nationwide via streaming.