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Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Good News Bar in Hillcrest / 3821 Park Blvd San Diego CA 92103 Limited Spots Available! Join Native Poppy for a special morning of flowers, creativity, and connection at Good News, Hillcrest’s beautifully designed non-alcoholic cocktail lounge and gathering space. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of floral design while creating a lush seasonal arrangement to take home. Working with a thoughtfully curated selection of seasonal and locally grown flowers, we’ll explore flower selection, color harmony, movement, and the mechanics that help arrangements feel natural, balanced, and abundant. After the workshop, enjoy a handcrafted non-alcoholic cocktail from Good News, included with your ticket. Their thoughtful approach to hospitality and beverage-making has made them one of San Diego’s most exciting new gathering spaces. Bring a friend, make it a date, or come on your own. We’ll spend the morning surrounded by flowers, learning a new skill, sharing conversation, and raising a glass to creativity, connection, and community. Your Ticket Includes: - One handcrafted coffee or non-alcoholic cocktail from Good News, redeemable following the workshop - Comprehensive, engaging instruction in our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum - Hands-on guidance and support from Native Poppy’s professional florists - All tools, materials, vase, and a thoughtfully curated selection of seasonal flowers - A Flower Arranging 101 outline and note sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Plus: the floral arrangement you design to take home and enjoy Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach / 142 S Cedros Ave San Diego CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers become both subject and inspiration in this creative, collaborative workshop that pairs flower arranging with watercolor painting. Together, a Native Poppy florist and a guest artist will guide you from floral design to finished artwork in one immersive experience. This workshop begins with a guided Flower Arranging 101 experience, where you’ll design a petite floral arrangement using seasonal blooms with hands-on support from Native Poppy’s professional florists. Once your arrangement is complete, you’ll transition into a guided watercolor painting session led by Michaela Jean Art, a flower gardener and painter, learning how to translate your arrangement into a finished floral artwork using expressive watercolor techniques. No prior painting or floral design experience required! The focus of this workshop is on exploration and creative expression, offering a relaxed, supportive environment to play with flowers, color, and paint while making something uniquely your own. Ticket Includes: - Comprehensive, engaging instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and hands-on assistance from Native Poppy’s professional florists - Guided painting instruction from artist Michaela Jean - All materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to create a petite floral arrangement and a 9x12" watercolor painting inspired by your arrangement - Plus: the floral arrangement and painting you create to take home Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

On September 19, join I Love A Clean San Diego for a powerful county-wide cleanup! Coastal Cleanup Day calls on 4,000 volunteers to take part in local cleanup efforts across San Diego County beaches, parks, neighborhoods, and canyons. In three hours, volunteers keep the places we love clean and beautiful by preventing tens of thousands of pounds of litter from reaching our waterways. When you participate, you're powering an international movement. Data collected from each cleanup site contributes to the world’s largest marine debris database. Registration opens September 1, 2026. There are accessible sites for all backgrounds, abilities, and ages. Spots fill up fast. Choose your site at cleanupday.org. Event Details: When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: 100+ sites countywide – full list available Sept. 1 at cleanupday.org Who: Individuals, families, schools, community groups and corporate teams Cost: Free I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

What phase is your startup actually in, and what must you prove before moving forward? Join Startup Grind San Marcos for a free in-person session with Gregory Shepard, author of "The Startup Lifecycle" and an entrepreneur with 12 successful startup exits. Gregory will walk through the seven phases from Vision to Exit and show founders how to identify their current phase, focus on the proof that unlocks the next one, and spot the hidden risk created by skipping steps. You will leave with: • A practical way to identify your startup's current phase • The proof your company needs before moving forward • Early warning signs that a skipped phase is creating risk • A sharper filter for what to build, fix, scale, or stop • New relationships with local founders, operators, investors, mentors, and advisors Bring the bottleneck, tradeoff, or growth question you are facing. This is a free in-person event. Registration is required through Startup Grind. Startup Grind on Facebook / Instagram

Pacific Soul Jazz Festival inaugural Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater, brings two full days of live music, culture, and community celebration to the San Diego coastline. Doors open daily at 12 p.m. and programming runs through 8 p.m. This year's lineup is headlined by Grammy winning pianist and producer Robert Glasper on Saturday, and celebrated R&B Grammy winning vocalist Kenny Lattimore on Sunday. Each day features a full roster of supporting artists spanning jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B. Saturday, September 5 Robert Glasper, Karen Briggs, Darryl Williams featuring Chase Huna, The Lyrical Groove, and Larry Reed. Sunday, September 6 Kenny Lattimore, Mindi Abair, Kofi B, B.I.G., and Britt Spaulding. Pacific Soul Jazz Festival was built to bring world-class artists to San Diego while creating a platform that celebrates our community's culture and creativity. This lineup reflects that mission - pairing legendary voices in jazz and soul with incredible regional talent, all on one stage. The festival is presented by Mandate Project Impact in partnership with the Urban League of San Diego County, with a continued focus on community investment, arts programming, and local economic opportunity. Attendees can expect a full festival experience, including a vendor village featuring San Diego businesses and family-friendly programming throughout the weekend. Single-day and weekend passes for Pacific Soul Jazz Festival are available starting Friday July 17, 2026, at www.pacificsouljazzfestival.com. Event Details: What: Pacific Soul Jazz Festival When: Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 Tickets: www.pacificsouljazzfestival.com About Pacific Soul Jazz Festival: Pacific Soul Jazz Festival is a two-day, open-air music celebration held annually over Labor Day Weekend at the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater. The festival brings together Grammy-nominated headliners and rising West Coast artists across jazz, soul, and R&B, uniting music, culture, and community on the San Diego coast. Pacific Soul Jazz Festival is presented by Mandate Project Impact and the Urban League of San Diego County.

First, why hasn’t the city used Measure C revenue for new homeless services? Next, we’ll tell you about a year-long sampling project to catalog tiny species living along our coastways. Then, new cabins have popped up in Pacific Beach to aid those currently experiencing homelessness. And, we’ll give you one example of how the U.S. military is credited with a lot of San Diego’s growth.

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is turning good vibes into a great cause with its annual Day of Service, a global celebration honoring the legacy of Jimmy Buffett. On Friday, September 4, the hotel’s rooftop 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar will come alive with live music, tropical cocktails and island-inspired fun from 5 to 9 p.m., all in support of the San Diego Music Foundation. The free, community-driven event invites guests to enjoy a sunset celebration while giving back, with a benefit concert headlined by Buffett Beach Band, a travel-themed silent auction and interactive experiences that capture the spirit of Buffett’s laid-back lifestyle and commitment to service. Throughout the evening, a portion of food and beverage sales, along with silent auction proceeds, will directly benefit the San Diego Music Foundation, supporting local music education and outreach programs. The celebration continues all weekend long with additional live music, pop-up experiences and themed specials, extending the impact beyond a single night. As part of a brand-wide initiative, Margaritaville locations around the world will participate in the Day of Service, with the City of San Diego officially proclaiming August 29 as the official Margaritaville San Diego Day of Service. Margaritaville Hotel San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Lawyers who spoke to KPBS said immigration judges are now ordering bond amounts that previously were only used for criminals on international wanted lists. The U.S. Department of Justice says the courts are following the law and that the claims are “baseless.”

Fun times are brewing at PorchLight Coffee shop in the heart of Pacific Beach! Bring a few drinks (BYOB) and have some laughs (LOL) A Comedy Night at Porchlight Coffee! Date: Saturday, October 24 Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Location: Porchlight Coffee, 4865 Cass St., Pacific Beach Featuring Headliner Dauood Naimyar and other hilarious acts! Dauood's clips online have amassed millions of views. Raw and unpredictable, he takes on race, politics, and religion head-on, finding clarity and big laughs in uncomfortable truths. Get ready for a night of laughs, good vibes, and great company at Porchlight Coffee in PB! Its a BYOB event :) Whether you're rolling in with a date, your friends, or just flying solo, this is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy the night with some laughs. Dauood Naimyar on TikTok / Instagram

Salt & Straw ice cream’s beloved Summer Pies flavor series has officially returned, including the addition of a brand new flavor, Peaches and Cream Galette. Co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek has once again reimagined classic pies as five standout ice cream flavors, churning their flaky crusts, jammy fillings, and custardy centers into a suite of craveable scoops – available now through August 27th. Flavor details are noted below, and the series is available at all local scoop shops, via nationwide shipping and on affiliate via Awin (sign-up link here). Additionally, Salt & Straw is debuting a new frozen treat, the limited-edition Tacolate Milkshake – an indulgent spin-off of their viral Tacolate, the nostalgic and highly sought-after ice cream taco. Available starting this Saturday, August 1st through September 7th, the Tacolate Milkshake blends Cinnamon Snickerdoodle ice cream with a Tacolate and is finished with a chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, wildberry sugar dusting, and half a Tacolate topper. Guests who download the Salt & Straw app can also take full advantage of the “Order Ahead” feature to secure any of the above offerings, which allows them to skip the line by ordering their treats in advance within the app. Flavors in The Summer Pies Series include: *New!* Peaches and Cream Galette – A brand new creation: fresh peach ice cream studded with hunks of a rustic peach galette, and ribboned with peach pie filling Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie – The beloved returning flavor, featuring wild berry pie filling and bits of double-baked pie crust folded into salted vanilla ice cream Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie – Cultured frozen yogurt studded with lemon chess pie, sweetened with wildflower honey and finished with a drizzle of housemade lemon curd Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart – A savory gruyère cheese and tomato jam tart, diced into bite-sized pieces and tossed into a salt and pepper custard ice cream Coconut Cherry Pie with Almond Crust (v) – Sour cherry pie filling and shortbread almond crust folded into coconut cream San Diego Locations include: Little Italy, UTC, Del Mar One Paseo, One Paseo Salt & Straw Ice Cream on Facebook / Instagram