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Before Election Day, right-wing social media was awash with claims about noncitizens voting. Once it was clear President-elect Trump would win, those claims dried up.

The bill, SB 299, could have significantly boosted voter registration at the DMV.

Join the North County Climate Change Alliance and Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter online for a deep dive into microplastics with Matt Simon, science writer for Wired magazine and author of "A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies". There is no charge for this online event, but please register in advance. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link along with additional details. This will also enable us to inform you if there are any last-minute announcements, instructions, or other information. Thank you! About Matt Simon Matt Simon has been a science writer at Wired magazine since 2011. His focus includes biology, robotics, climate change, and microplastic pollution. Matt was the creator of Wired’s Absurd Creature of the Week column, which ran from September 2013 to March 2016. This was turned into the weekly web video series Absurd Creatures. In April 2020, it was adapted into the hit Netflix series Absurd Planet. In 2017, Matt received an Alex Award for his book, The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar: Evolution’s Most Unbelievable Solutions to Life’s Biggest Problems, which cataloged the strangest creatures on Earth. His second book, Plight of the Living Dead: What Real-Life Zombies Reveal About Our World—and Ourselves, explored the science of how parasites mind-control their hosts. Matt attended UC Davis and holds an A.B. in English, Communications. For more information visit: volunteer.surfrider.org Stay Connected on Facebook

All of Wyoming is facing criticism after a man there displayed a wolf he captured in a bar.

Scientists report that gene therapy restored at least some hearing and speech for five out of six children with a rare form of genetic deafness.

Opponents say it could unintentionally raise overall gas prices and threaten the safety of refinery workers.

The internationally-renowned piano duo of Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi will play classics from the Great American songbook in a setting of 4 hands on 2 pianos and 4 hands on one piano. The husband-wife team uses a jazzy swing and stride style to convey love of important music from American musicals, films, and other compositions. The duo plays concerts throughout Europe and the United States. St. Mark’s congregants love the music performed by the duo and have invited the duo back for their fourth concert at St. Mark’s. YouTube has many examples of the duo’s concerts.

The struggling planemaker says Ortberg will take over next week as Dave Calhoun departs. The news came as Boeing reported disappointing second-quarter earnings, with losses of more than $1.4 billion.

The seasons are changing and Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa has something new blossoming! On Sunday, April 21 from 2-5 p.m., guests and locals alike are invited to celebrate the official unveiling of the reimagined property at the first-ever floral inspired Garden Party. Attendees can dress in their finest flowery attire and head to the property’s Garden Courtyard to embark on a sensory journey filled with an array of botanical experiences. Estancia’s Garden Party will feature light bites adorned with edible petals, colorful craft cocktails made with honey from Estancia’s on-site apiary, live music and a collection of local vendors. Priced at $70 per person ages 21+, tickets include two complimentary cocktails with unlimited bites and can be purchased at this link. Estancia La Jolla on Facebook / Instagram

Join Otay Ranch Town Center every Tuesday for our Farmers Market. Join us on our main street and shop for fresh produce, prepared foods and other pantry staples from local sellers and farms. The market takes place each week from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Main Street. To become a vendor at the Farmers Market, please contact David at (619) 279-0032. You may also submit an application to become a vendor HERE.