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The Democratic Party is confronting internal divisions over the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war exposed political differences.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has failed to advance a study on gun violence along with recommendations, with supervisors deadlocking Tuesday on a 2-2 vote.

Learn composting management techniques from basics to troubleshooting; sifting to vector control; and regulatory considerations to global impacts. This course will combine lectures, hands-on training, and a field trip to operational composting facilities. Composting on your farm, ranch, or large property is an ideal way to manage crop residues, manures, and other organic waste while creating a stellar soil amendment. During this three-week course, we will address the unique strategies, challenges, and opportunities that arise through medium-scale composting. This course does not address typical residential composting or large-scale commercial composting. It is intended for those mid-sized systems that fall in between, particularly farms and horse ranches. * Saturday, January 22, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM * Saturday, January 29, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM * Saturday, February 5, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Terra Madre Gardens 9928 Protea Gardens Rd Escondido, CA 92026 A tour of local mid-scale composting facilities will also be offered at a date TBD. In this course, we'll cover the following topics: * Neighbor-friendly composting best management practices, scaled to farms * Compost basics, e.g. recipe considerations, feedstocks, and bulk density * Compost management, e.g. site considerations, odor, dust, and rodent/vector control * What is permissible on farms without permits * Composting/water saving benefits Course Fee: $25* Limited spots, register in advance to hold your seat: https://bit.ly/3EluhBX *If the fee presents a financial hardship, please contact Diane Hazard at diane@solanacenter.org to apply for a scholarship. Sponsored by the County of San Diego

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its debut launch Wednesday night, passing a critical milestone. But it failed after three minutes of flight, crashing into the ocean.

On Saturday, February 11, March and Ash and Pacabol are hosting a meet and greet with Paddy ‘the Baddy’ Pimblett! Paddy ‘the Baddy’, a British mixed martial artist, renowned for having competed in numerous Cage Warriors Fighting Championships, will be stopping by March and Ash’s Vista and Mission Valley locations, as well as Pacabol’s Chula Vista store. March and Ash Vista from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2465 Dogwood Way, Vista, CA 92081 March and Ash Mission Valley from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2835 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Pacabol from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 646 H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 In addition to food, merchandise, and goodies, the event will also include a complimentary event poster, signed by Paddy ‘the Baddy’ during his visit. Available only while supplies last. This is a 21+ event and is first come, first served. So plan to arrive early!

Houseplants have so many wonderful features; They bring a bit of nature inside, increase the oxygen level in your home, and bring joy to your eyes. So, how do you choose the right houseplants for your home? How do you keep them alive? How do you treat those nasty little insects? This class will help you to make all of the right choices. Please join Linda as she presents an overview of houseplants and their care. A Master Gardener since 2010, Linda’s love of teaching has allowed her to share information with many others. Linda has been a volunteer and Docent at San Diego Botanic Garden since 2008 and has held many roles in the garden since. San Diego Botanic Garden operates according to current County and State guidelines. In accordance with guidance from the County of San Diego and the California Department of Public Health, SDBG encourages visitors to wear masks indoors. Cost: Members $12, non-members $18. Class fees include Garden admission. Class format: In-person, indoors Please register by March 2. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

When a group of startups set out to solve an age-old problem with new technology, they met unexpected resistance from conservationists who saw the idea as misguided at best — and dangerous at worst.

Swedish lawmakers had said they would boycott this year's Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm after the foundation initially invited representatives of the three countries to attend.

The last person Jeff Ibrahim expected to face in the gold medal round of a jiu-jitsu competition in California was tech entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg.

Renae was so desperate to keep her child alive when so many others have died from overdose that she resorted to extreme measures — and extreme risks. She now supervises drug use in her own home.