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San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) announced today that it will celebrate the 10thanniversary of the Hearts in San Francisco project at the Heroes & Hearts Luncheon and Hearts After Dark on Thursday, February 13, 2014, with twelve new heart designs for the 2014 series. In addition to the eight large hearts and four table top hearts, 15 mini hearts with mosaic designs will be sold to raise much-needed funds for life-enhancing programs and initiatives at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. The artists selected to create large and table-top hearts for the 2014 luncheon are Shannon Amidon, Christine Arthur, Erica Jasmin Cañas, Patrick Dintino, Charles Gadeken, Brit Howard, June Li, Michael Osborne, Marius Starkey, Emma Webster, and Pop Zhao. The design for the fourth table top heart will be revealed at a later date. The hearts will be auctioned and sold in order to raise money for vital programs at The General. Select large hearts may remain on display in San Francisco's Union Square after the luncheon. Hearts in San Francisco artworks combined with Heroes & Hearts and Hearts After Dark proceeds (2006 - 2013) have raised nearly $10 million for SFGHF.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ This Tuesday, Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will sit down for a special conversation on gender equity, leadership and the need for partnership between men and women, in honor of author Marianne Schnall's new book What Will It Take to Make a Woman President?: Conversations About Women, Leadership and Power. Both Newsoms appear in the book, which features interviews with various thought leaders in an attempt to discover the obstacles that hold women back in America.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are excited to welcome home San Francisco's own, legendary, award-winning, extraordinary performer Connie Champagne to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - Wednesday, December 18 at 8 p.m.

Mel B, Spice Girl and a new judge on America's Got Talent, presented international pop star Adam Lambert with the Davidson/Valentini Award Saturday night, May 11th, at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Lambert was also the co-recipient of the award for Outstanding Music Artist for his albumTrespassing; he tied with Frank Ocean for Ocean's debut album Channel Orange. Check out the video of Lambert's acceptance speech below!

The Los Angeles Times today announced the program schedule for the 18th annual Festival of Books, the largest and most prestigious public literary event in North America. The free-to-the-public weekend of activities has become an L.A. institution, evolving to encompass more than 400 award-winning and celebrity authors and chefs, local musicians, political experts and entertainers engaging in stimulating debates, the exploration of entrepreneurial ideas and revelry under the California sun.

Artist Leo Villareal is poised to transform the western span of the Bay Bridge into the largest LED light sculpture in the world. The Grand Lighting of The Bay Lights will happen tonight, March 5, at 9 pm PT. Virtually anywhere in San Francisco, the Marin hills or the East Bay with a clear view of the north side of the western span of the bridge will provide a spectacular vantage point for this historic moment. A guide to public viewing spots and special offers is available at www.thebaylights.org.

Artist Leo Villareal is poised to transform the western span of the Bay Bridge into the largest LED light sculpture in the world. The Grand Lighting of The Bay Lights will happen on Tuesday, March 5, at 9 pm PT. Virtually anywhere in San Francisco, the Marin hills or the East Bay with a clear view of the north side of the western span of the bridge will provide a spectacular vantage point for this historic moment. A guide to public viewing spots and special offers is available at www.thebaylights.org.

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, a fertility feast leads to Valentine's Day, the Obama administration targets S&P, and "Citizenville" author Gavin Newsom brings government into the digital age. Check out clips from last night's show below!

California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the manhunt for alleged killer Christopher Dorner has "had a chilling effect all across law enforcement up and down the state of California" in an interview that was broadcast live today, on CBS THIS MORNING. Check out the appearance below!

Though up to 20% of students are dyslexic, many pass through school unidentified, misunderstood and performing below their potential. Paradoxically, these disorders are often found in highly intelligent, creative minds, and can also be seen as a gift, because many people with dyslexia naturally think outside the box and see the big picture, finding alternative solutions to problems that others might not see.

An eclectic mix of politicians, television and movie stars, musicians, comedians and newsmakers makeup the guest list for the premiere week of Current TV's JOY BEHAR: SAY ANYTHING! which launches tonight, September 4th at 6pm ET and will be executive produced by two time Emmy(R) winner Robin Hommel.

Premiering tonight, September 4th at 6p ET, Emmy(R) award winning talk show host Joy Behar will make her return to cable on Current TV's new hour-long series JOY BEHAR: SAY ANYTHING! The series will air nightly Monday through Thursday at 6pm and will repeat later the same evening.

An eclectic mix of politicians, television and movie stars, musicians, comedians and newsmakers makeup the guest list for the premiere week of Current TV's JOY BEHAR: SAY ANYTHING! which launches on Tuesday, September 4th at 6pm ET and will be executive produced by two time Emmy(R) winner Robin Hommel.

Former Minnesota Governor and potential Romney Vice Presidential nominee Tim Pawlenty and Obama campaign senior advisor David Axelrod speak with George Stephanopoulos on the 2012 presidential contest, today on THIS WEEK.

Former Minnesota Governor and potential Romney Vice Presidential nominee Tim Pawlenty and Obama campaign senior advisor David Axelrod speak with George Stephanopoulos on the 2012 presidential contest, Sunday on THIS WEEK.

Vice President Al Gore will be leading Current TV's coverage of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.

HBO/Cinemax has released the 2012-13 programming overview.

HBO Documentary Films continues its commitment to groundbreaking films in the second half of 2012. From an in-depth portrait of Ethel Kennedy by her daughter, to Rosie O'Donnell's DON'T DIVORCE ME! KIDS' RULES FOR PARENTS ON DIVORCE, to a moving look at dyslexia from James Redford, HBO showcases works by top directors who tackle thought-provoking topics.

Commentator and comedian John Fugelsang will develop and host a primetime show for Current TV, it was announced today during a live broadcast of 'Talking Liberally: The Stephanie Miller Show' conducted in front of TV critics at the TCA summer press tour.