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Here’s an inspirational event to help you start off the New Year! This presentation is for anyone who is concerned about the climate crisis and wants to do something about it. You will be provided with ideas about ways to help mitigate the climate crisis with your everyday actions. You will also learn about an exciting and effective tool to help you do so. The first half of the event will be about how you can decrease your carbon footprint by your daily choices. The speaker will be Ivi Kubica, a lifelong advocate for the natural environment. In her presentation, you will learn practical ways you can reduce your carbon footprint for a healthier planet. The second half of the presentation will be focused on Climate Action Maps, first created by Cat Russel, and how you can create your own. Date | Friday, January 13 at 5:30 p.m. Location | Online via Zoom Register here for free! While this event is free and open to everyone, registration is required to attend. If you miss this event we will post it on the NCCCA Youtube channel! For more information, please visit ncccaliance.org/event/new-years-resolution-save-the-planet.

Courage leads the way for Disney’s most adventurous heroes when Disney On Ice presents "Dream Big" skates back into San Diego playing Pechanga Arena for seven fun-filled performances from January 20-23. "Dream Big" features favorite Disney friends such as Mickey, Minnie, Miguel, Moana, Elsa, Belle, Genie, and more highlighting all the magic and adventure of Disney’s tales through world-class figure skating. Audiences will be transported to exciting worlds where heroes of every kind seek to fulfill their dreams at a live experience families will never forget! Disney On Ice's "Dream Big" wil be showing on the following schedule: • Thursday, January 20 at 7 p.m. • Friday, January 21 at 7 p.m. • Saturday, January 22 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. • Sunday, January 23 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Get tickets here! For more information, please visit disneyonice.com/dream-big/san-diego-ca-pechanga-arena-san-diego.

North Coast Repertory Theatre gallops into the New Year with a witty, wild musical comedy that takes Shakespeare’s "Measure for Measure" and shakes it up. About the play —Set in the Wild West, this is a rollicking romantic musical that manages to address law and order, justice and hypocrisy. Loaded with laughs and toe-tapping music, "Desperate Measures" inspired The New York Times to brand it “…wonderful, delightful…such a hoot!" Music by David Friedman and Books, and lyrics by Peter Kellogg, orchestrations by David Hancock Turner, and vocal arrangements by David Friedman. Opening night is on Saturday, January 15 at 8 p.m. at the North Coast Repertory Theatre. You can enjoy the show from Wednesday to Sunday through February 12. Get tickets here! Admission goes from $57 to $63. Seniors, students, military and educators get a $3 discount. For more information, please visit www.northcoastrep.org or call (858) 481-1055.

A hospital's cost calculator said her procedure would be $1,400 for patients without insurance. Instead, the bill was almost $18,000 and, her part was more than $5,000 — the balance of her deductible.

1835 Creative Studios presents fine art photographer Allison Davis' "Revealed at the Edge" book launch and fine art show debu. Come for a night of inspiration and experience the wild beauty of the American West Coast as captured by local fine art photographer Allison Davis from her 30 Day journey photographing 3116 miles of the coastline. The opening night event is a celebration and showcase of Davis' debut coffee table book "Revealed at the Edge," which raised more than $38,000 on Kickstarter to bring it to life, and her fine art collection from the series. On the opening night celebration, Davis will share a little bit about the collection and about her coffee table book to give background and context to the collection. Singer-Songwriter Lee Coulter will be performing throughout the evening. Picture Bakery is providing a playful photo booth for the event. S Taco Loco's Food Truck will be selling authentic mexican food, and 1835 Creative Studios will be hosting a bar with drinks for purchase. A dessert bar will be hosted. More vendors and partnerships are to be announced! Davis' debut 32 piece limited edition print collection as well as original encaustic wax artwork will be shown from February 17 through March 10 with this opening night celebration on February 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1835 Creative Studios. Coffee table books, limited edition signed prints and open edition prints will be for sale throughout the show. We're excited to host an event to gather art lovers, landscape lovers, book lovers, and lovers of adventure and life to experience the artistry and storytelling from "Revealed at the Edge." Learn more about Davis' project at RevealedAtTheEdge.com.

Just in time for International Dog Day today, the city of San Diego opened two off-leash dog parks in Memorial and North Park community parks.

Bonta called San Diego an example of firearm safety and gun violence prevention.

Instead of an annual fitness test, the devices will monitor troops' activity throughout the year.

It was a pretty wild year for music. Here are some KPBS staff picks for the best albums of 2022.

Tis' the season for gift giving. This year get a head start on your holiday shopping at Tavern at the Vogue's Holiday Market. They are hosting their Holiday Market on Nov. 27th from 1 pm to 5 pm. Located on Third Ave in the Heart of Chula Vista, Tavern at the Vogue is featuring a variety of small businesses selling everything from food and drinks, to clothing and accessories. It is the perfect opportunity to support your community while getting some amazing gifts for your friends and family. There will be food, drinks, fun festivities, and more. A variety of local businesses will be joining in on the holiday fun, giving shoppers an opportunity to purchase unique finds perfect for storing underneath your Christmas tree this year. See you there!