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California’s groundbreaking food waste prevention legislation SB 1383 is now in full effect across San Diego County. As Californians are asked to rethink how they manage their food waste, business leaders may wonder: how can we comply, and how will this affect our bottom line? This webinar will address the questions and concerns members of your business may have about food donation and organics recycling. Experts from Solana Center for Environmental Innovation are here to help you understand SB 1383 and find opportunities in compliance. From saving money and creating press opportunities to addressing climate change and regional food insecurity, your business, those in need, and the environment stand to benefit. In this webinar, we will cover: * How SB 1383 affects your business * The financial and local impacts of wasted food on your business and the environment * Practical tips and strategies to divert food waste at your business, and * Guidance on food donation, liability protection, and tax incentives Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego. Visit: Commercial Food Waste Compliance Webinar Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Instagram and Facebook

Print artist Ana Inciardi sells her art through vending machines at 50 locations. Instead of snacks, Inciardi's three-slot machines produce prints you can collect, for the low price of four quarters.

Join San Elijo Lagoon Rangers and Nature Collective Ambassadors for a Family-Friendly Day! Discover the journey of a seed to grow into a plant, such as those sprouting up within the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Plant your own native seed to take home. Nature Collective ambassadors will also share ways you can help protect Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Visit: https://patch.com/california/san-diego/calendar/event/20241201/21549206-85c5-4588-a47d-f7b57c44ea00/nature-collective-hosts-family-fun-day Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening near Siesta Key in Sarasota County along the west coast of Florida as the National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges.

Love Your Wetlands Day is a once-a-year opportunity to explore Kendall-Frost Marsh in Mission Bay while also learning about the importance of coastal wetlands, the climate threats they face, and the ways local communities are working to restore and protect them. UC San Diego’s Natural Reserve System hosts Love Your Wetlands Day each year in conjunction with San Diego Audubon Society, City of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation and Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve. Last year more than 1,000 eager participants gathered at UC San Diego’s protected Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve in February to participate in Love Your Wetlands Day. Volunteers participated in conservation activities, listened to science talks, and helped repair traditional Native American sailing boats during the event structured to show love to the last 1% of wetlands left in Mission Bay. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-your-wetlands-day-2025-tickets-1029227937467?aff=oddtdtcreator

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit.

Barring a last minute sale by its Chinese parent company, TikTok could soon go dark in the U.S. Now, creators on the Chinese-owned platform pay tribute to it — and talk about what's next.

Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. For individuals living with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer's San Diego. Pre-registration is recommended. Please register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/education. Alzheimer's San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The rap mogul, who awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, faces two new counts expanding the timeline of his alleged crimes.

The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we can learn from other storms that shaped elections, from Katrina to Maria.