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By the 1980s, a new generation of lowriders kept the culture going strong in Southeast San Diego.

Manhattan: Each year in New York City, hundreds of young people transition out of the child welfare system and into adulthood — a moment when their needs are most significant, yet resources are limited. Supporting youth entering adulthood is a universal value, but it’s even more critical for those who have experienced foster care. Often, these individuals experience multiple overlapping traumas, and for them to transition into adulthood effectively, it is essential that supportive services a...

Swarthmore, Pa.: With more than 130 mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year, we are on pace to record a staggering 500-plus mass shooting events in 2023. In fact, firearms are now the leading cause of death for young people in this country.

Forked River, N.J.: When most of us with common sense heard about the plans the mayor of New York City came up with to deal with rats, New Yorkers all did a collective facepalm. While the mayor is solving NYC’s problems from his seat at the World Cup or in the sunshine of Greece, anyone who lives or works in New York already knows that garbage is the problem. Unless you deal with the garbage problem, there will always be rats and roaches no matter how many suitcases of cash you give the new �...

Farmer views in Cork: ‘a lot of armchair farmers now again’ 2022-10-31

Michael Edwin Landers, 64, of Pullman, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at his Pullman home.

Raritan, N.J.: As I stated in a previous letter, I make it a point to watch as much Fox News as I can take to see how they cover stories as compared to other networks. After the testimony from Mark Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson, Fox was in all-out Donald Trump defense mode. Perhaps they haven’t gotten the memo that most sane Republican legislators are done with Trump.

Manhattan: Voicer Jennifer Berenbaum needs to check her facts. Other humane advocates and I have long complained about the fact that the laws to protect children, the elderly and yes, the animals, need to be stronger. These three groups are the easiest to victimize since they have no voice. And I can’t help but wonder what Jennifer does to help abandoned and abused children.

A pastime of these San Diego races is teams and riders sporting military appreciation attire and decals on their clothing and bikes.

Tuesday is the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Heres a look back at how the heart of the country reacted to the attack.