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San Diego County public health officials reported 515 new COVID-19 cases and 12 additional deaths Wednesday. Fully vaccinated county residents now number more than 2.21 million, or around 78.8% of the county's eligible population.

Organizers of the Beijing Olympics are touting greater gender equity at this year's Games, but Nordic combined remains the only event not open to women.

The White House cited the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region of China. U.S. athletes will compete in the Olympics.

Intermediate and Advanced Yiddish Improvisation The aim of this course is to develop Yiddish creativity for the stage. This course is intended for anyone who wants to create their own Yiddish dramatic texts through discussion while using the acting improvisation process. The participants at the course will be cooperative and supportive to help each other in this process. We will laugh and cry together, and form a community of Yiddish Theater creators! • Date and time: Every Thursday starting on January 6, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., ends February 24. • Location: Online via Zooom • Tuition: $225 all 8 weeks or $30 for a 90 minute online class. Yiddish Theater for All Generations Let us create Yiddish theater skits together. All are invited —children (age 6 and older), parents, grandparents— the whole family. Come and learn Yiddish with us as we cover various topics through the lens of Yiddish theater. • Date and time: Every Sunday strating on January 16, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., ends March 6. • Location: Online via Zoom • Tuition: $185 for a workshop or $25 for a 60 minute online class. Register here! Please, chose the program you would like to attend. For more information, please visit yiddishtheatreacademy.org/classes-and-workshops or call (619) 719-1776.

The number of coronavirus patients in San Diego County hospitals decreased by eight people to 325, according to recently released state figures.

The Golden Grow Awards is in its Third edition, celebrating the Northwest 2021 Hemp harvest! Featuring fine CBD and CBG craft cultivars from across the region, the GGA strikes a keynote for excellence in high-quality, cannabinoid-rich smokable hemp flower. With an emphasis on educating the industry and public on the characteristics of quality hemp flower, the GGA will award cultivars on cannabinoid potency, terpenes, physical characteristics and overall presentation. The trade show will culminate in the evening Golden Grow Awards (GGA) ceremony which celebrates the recent harvest and recognizes product excellence. With an emphasis on educating the industry and public on the characteristics of quality hemp flower, the GGA will award cultivars on cannabinoid potency, terpenes, physical characteristics and overall presentation. The Golden Grow Awards show will be emceed by two local favorites: Freeway Farrell and Jamie Colson. A regular at local casinos, emcee Freeway Farrell began his career thirty-three years ago in high school as a Disc Jockey at a roller rink. He then hosted his own weekend time slot as a DJ at a local radio station; then he traveled the country working as an on-air personality for various radio stations, all while he maintained a regular spot in the local stand-up comedy scene. Emcee Jamie Colson is a hilarious, Eugene-based stand-up comedian and singer. Date: Feb. 5, 2022 Time: 10:00am-6:00pm Location: Ashland Hills Hotel and Convention Center Cost: $89 For more information on this event please visit HERE!

Navigate your way through a five-course tasting menu aboard a yacht on San Diego Bay. Each dish is perfectly paired with delicious local brews from Modern Times Beer, celebrating the freshest flavors of the region, including locally sourced seafood, a full vegetarian menu and spectacular waterfront views. Throughout the month of January we are collaborating with Modern Times Beer. As a beloved local favorite, named San Diego’s Best Brewery by West Coaster magazine readers, Modern Times Beer first released in 2013 in Point Loma. Their lineup of aroma-driven, flavorful, “sessionish” beers are all named after utopias. Come aboard to discover all that Modern Times Beer has to offer. Cruise Highlights: - Local brews and craft beer flights - Selection of gourmet food - Meet and greet with brewers onboard - Prizes and giveaways - Spectacular views of San Diego Bay - All you can drink premium beverage service (for only $30) Dates: Jan 7 - Jan 28 Times: 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Cost: $50.70-$84.40 Location: Flagship Cruise and Events For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

The diary Anne wrote while in hiding became a symbol of hope and resilience read by millions. But the identity of the person who disclosed her hiding place has always remained a mystery.

Do not miss the uinique opportunity to learn Polish with us! Instructor: Marta Kowalczyk. Marta graduated in Polish philology at the University of Adam Mickiewicz and postgraduate studies in teaching Polish as a foreign language, also at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Since 2016, she has been teaching Polish at Migrant Info Point, a non-governmental organization supporting migrants living in Poznań. she works with people at all levels of knowledge of the Polish language. Schedule • Beginner I: Tuesdays, starting on January 4 at 9 a.m. • Beginner II: Sundays, starting on January 2, 2 p.m. Register here! Admission is $25 per session and $150 per package (6 sessions in total) Unsure about your level? Please email us at info@yaaana.org and we will help you asses it! For more information, please visit yaaana.org/polish or call (619) 719-1776.

A lot of new cars can drive themselves down the middle of a lane and adjust speed to match traffic. Some even let you go hands-free at times. But they all require very close supervision.