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Volunteers removed nearly 4,000 pounds of trash from nine San Diego County beaches on Friday as part of annual efforts to clean up local beaches after the Fourth of July holiday.

Surviving on a diet of toothpaste and toilet paper, South Africa's notorious "zama-zama" illegal miners continue a weeks-long standoff with police in the darkness of a disused gold mine.

Join Jojo Wang and Riri Tamura, both San Diego-based lettering artists, for a workshop on lettering principles at Strenger Studio! This workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning the art of lettering. We will start the class by learning basic lettering principles and utilize Posca pens to learn 2 different lettering styles: sans serif and script. By the end of the workshop, you will have the chance to personalize your own journal cover, applying the techniques learned throughout the session. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your creativity and elevate your lettering skills! Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructors: Riri Tamura Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? This class is for students of all levels - interested in lettering techniques. In this 4-hour session we will cover: Basic lettering principles Difference between calligraphy vs. lettering How to create san-serif and script lettering Materials included: - Lettering practice sheets - Lettering reference sheets - Tracing paper - Kraft journal notebooks - Pencils & Posca pens - Goodie bags to take home! Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

This week of Summer Camp is all about cooking with farm-to-table ingredients and a fun mix of garden & kitchen-related crafting! Is your child curious about where their food comes from? Does your child love to make crafts? This summer, open their world to exploring the bounty of local, colorful ingredients and how those foods got from the ground to our plates with local culinary arts instructors from Sticky Fingers Cooking. Did your child know that carrots can improve your eyesight, and cherries can help improve your memory? Young chefs will also learn what makes certain ingredients super healthy for the body and how delicious they can taste, while practicing basic cooking skills and techniques on their way to becoming super chefs! When kids aren’t in the kitchen, they’ll be learning to craft using fun, traditional materials with San Diego Craft Collective instructors with a variety of projects! Preschool age children, 4-6 years old, are invited to join in the fun in the mornings from 9 a.m. – Noon School-age children, 7-12 years old, will cook and craft in the afternoons, from 1p.m. – 4 p.m. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your child transferred, let us know! And, if you’d like your camper to stay during the lunch hour, there’s a $25 fee for the week to cover the lunchtime gap. They can bring a lunch and have lunch with us with the option to craft after lunch. Click here to read more & add the lunch break. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available:. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

This week of Summer Camp is all about cooking with farm-to-table ingredients and a fun mix of garden & kitchen-related crafting! Is your child curious about where their food comes from? Does your child love to make crafts? This summer, open their world to exploring the bounty of local, colorful ingredients and how those foods got from the ground to our plates with local culinary arts instructors from Sticky Fingers Cooking. Did your child know that carrots can improve your eyesight, and cherries can help improve your memory? Young chefs will also learn what makes certain ingredients super healthy for the body and how delicious they can taste, while practicing basic cooking skills and techniques on their way to becoming super chefs! When kids aren’t in the kitchen, they’ll be learning to craft using fun, traditional materials with San Diego Craft Collective instructors with a variety of projects! Preschool age children, 4-6 years old, are invited to join in the fun in the mornings from 9 a.m. – Noon School-age children, 7-12 years old, will cook and craft in the afternoons, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your child transferred, let us know! And, if you’d like your camper to stay during the lunch hour, there’s a $25 fee for the week to cover the lunchtime gap. They can bring a lunch and have lunch with us with the option to craft after lunch. Click here to read more & add the lunch break. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

While the two candidates have been crisscrossing the swing states for weeks, this is the first time they are literally crossing paths, with each of them holding events in the suburbs north of Detroit.

Pop Up Picnic Co. is set to enchant Carlsbad once again with the return of PICNICS + FLOWERS, a unique picnic experience at The Flower Fields from March 23 to May 12, 2024. Every Saturday and Sunday, guests can indulge in an upscale outdoors adventure featuring curated bites, live music, and breathtaking views of The Flower Fields and the San Diego coastline. Building on the success of the previous year, this edition promises more shade structures, semi-private picnic spaces, reserved parking, a private entrance, complimentary wagon rides, an expanded menu, live music, and a family-fun zone with interactive games. Attendees at PICNICS + FLOWERS can anticipate a culinary delight, with tasting menus offering choices like Cucumber Chive sandwiches, Chickpea Smash sandwiches, Ham and Tomato Sandwiches, seasonal side salads, mini charcuterie, and delightful fruit pies on a stick. Refreshing beverages such as hibiscus-lemon aguas frescas and mint-infused water will accompany the delectable bites. Families can enjoy a 50% discount for kids with each adult ticket purchase, and reservations open on Feb. 1, 2024, at https://www.picnicsandflowers.com. Pop Up Picnic on Facebook / Instagram The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez has proposed a $500 million plan to modernize local jails over the next 10 years, but advocates say it will take more than money to create real change. In other news, some San Diego taxi drivers now have a ride hailing app. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.

The Hillcrest Farmers Market is filled with over 175 vendors offering a wide variety of locally grow produce, gifts, arts and crafts, flowers, clothing, and more! Over 10,000 people a week visit our market. Many of our local farmers grow their produce organically or with no pesticides. The market also hosts a large variety of prepared and hot food items with an emphasis on international cuisine. We also host weekly entertainment performed by a variety of local musicians. The market opened on April 13, 1997 with only 27 vendors and has continued to grow with the community. We are proud to and maintain our reputation as “The Best” Farmers Market in San Diego County! There’s a wide variety of vendors at the market that change out every week. The best way to learn about the vendors is to visit us.

As a new Trump administration signals a retreat on climate action, China is stepping up. China is the biggest producer of climate technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels.