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Mortgage rates fell to 6.47% this week, prompting a flurry of refinancing activity. Rates are still much higher than they were a few years ago, however, leaving many homeowners reluctant to move.

Please join us to hear from Peter Sinclair, Media Director of the Dark Snow Project, who will present an overview of the status of the Greenland ice sheet and the challenges and importance of implementing clean energy in the Midwest. There is no charge for this online event but please register in advance. Peter Sinclair, as Media Director of the Dark Snow Project, an international scientific effort focused on the Greenland ice sheet, has spent a lot of time on and around the Big Ice with top-level science teams. Mr. Sinclair will talk about what scientists have been learning about the dynamics and unique vulnerability of ice sheets to climate change. The presentation will include vivid video, interviews, and drone footage shot on location over the last decade. Mr. Sinclair will also describe the ongoing war to site clean energy across the American heartland and where the war to decarbonize America will be won or lost in the coming decade. For more information visit: ncccalliance.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The remote expanse of wilderness along the California-Oregon border that makes up the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument will not lose any of its acreage after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up two challenges to its expansion.

Ernesto's mom gives him a quarter every morning. "For emergencies," she says. "If you need me, look for a pay phone." Hey, it was the '90s! But how will Ernesto spend his Emergency Quarters?

The White House wants a twenty-fold increase in geothermal energy production to fight climate change and it's counting on the oil and gas industry for help.

It has been two months since the county closed its Migrant Transit Center, and since then, Border Patrol agents have released thousands of migrants onto the streets of San Diego. In other news, a California bill would require manufacturers to add folic acid to corn masa. We have a look at how that might impact babies born in San Diego County. Plus, one of our KPBS web producers joins the podcast to talk about Children’s Day events happening in San Diego County this weekend and next week.

The San Diego Alpha Foundation and Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce the forty second (42nd) annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade! The 2024 edition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade is to be held Rain-or-Shine, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 beginning at 10 a.m. It is the highlight of the Martin Luther King San Diego Weekend, which includes a 5k walk/fun run and festival! The Parade route is along the foot of downtown, along the waterfront. It begins at Ash Street and N. Harbor Drive. The parade will proceed south on N. Harbor Drive, east on Broadway, then south on Pacific Highway toward Seaport Village where it will end/disband. (The judges’ booth/stage will be across from the Wyndham Bayside Hotel/Segway Tours office.) The announcers will be Alani Letang of Fox 5 San Diego, and Keristen Holmes of CBS 8. The Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade is supported by the City of San Diego in cooperation with the Port of San Diego, and County of San Diego. For further information, please contact the Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade Committee.

From the organizers: San Diego Dance Theater annually seeks newly emerging dancemakers to participate in the Emerging Choreographers Showcase & Awards, a competition that awards three prizes to participants: Best Overall Choreography, Best Dancer, and Audience Favorite. This exhilarating show is a beloved staple in San Diego, with its main purpose being to bring exposure and support to growing choreographers in the community. In 2023, we removed the age requirements to include dancemakers who emerge at any age in life. Read about the 2024 finalists here. About the showcase and awards: San Diego Dance Theater is thrilled to present the annual Emerging Choreographer's Showcase & Awards! The event formerly known as Young Choreographer's Showcase & Prize has evolved to reflect the agelessness of dance and support the pursuit of growth at any point in life. There is no longer a maximum age limit for eligibility, and we hope to see even more incredible dancing and dance-making! Finalists will compete for three prizes, as voted on by YOU, the audience, and the panel of judges. Grand prize is $1000 and a night in Live Arts Fest 2024 awarded to "Best Overall." "Best Dancer" and "Audience Favorite" both receive a $500 prize, with "Best Dancer" also receiving an invitation to dance at a future SDDT event. All three winners will be invited to attend the SDDT Summer Workshop for free! Winners announced directly following the June 2 8 p.m. show. Related links: San Diego Dance Theater: website | Instagram | Facebook

Iran's supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. The Pentagon said Friday that more U.S. forces would be coming to the region.

Trade schools are sparking interest as an alternative career path for Generation Z students in the San Diego region and beyond.