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San Diegans can opt to place Christmas trees in their organic waste recycling green bins.

The previous agreements exchanged guilty pleas from the men for sentences of at most, life in prison.

The U.S. women’s rugby team just won a historic Olympic medal for the country. To this longtime player and fan, it’s a pivotal moment for the sport and a reminder of how it changed her life.

The dictators of today aren't united by ideology, writes Anne Applebaum: They operate like companies, focused on preserving their wealth, repressing their people and maintaining power at all costs.

In his inventive 2004 documentary about the fast food industry, Spurlock consumed only McDonald's fast food for a month. He died Thursday from complications of cancer.

Join us for our North Park Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday, September 16. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your fellow community members and local businesses while giving back to the place we all call home. Date: Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m. - Noon Location: The Mighty Bin, 2855 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 Get Energized Before the Cleanup: Before we head out to clean, enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts/pastries provided by Midnight Animal Coffee. It's the perfect way to start your day of community service! We'll have a few announcements regarding the cleanup and treat attendees to some raffle prizes. Thank you to our raffle partners, Pure Project North Park and Midnight Animal Coffee! Post-Cleanup Perks: After the cleanup, you deserve a treat! Take advantage of exclusive discounts from local businesses as a thank you for your volunteer efforts: Empanada Kitchen: Get 20% off their delicious handmade, Argentine-style Empanadas. It's a fantastic option for a well-deserved post-cleanup lunch! The Mighty Bin: San Diego’s first zero-waste grocery store will offer a special 20% in-store discount to all volunteers. Head over to The Mighty Bin to stock up on plastic-free, package-free, organic, local, and non-toxic food, personal care, and household products. We look forward to seeing you on September 16th for a day of community! If you have any questions about the event, please email Erika Rodriguez at hello@nadimarketing.com.

Join Solana Center for this workshop to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars! Vermicomposting has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. This workshop will teach you all about how to get started and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive a free kitchen scraps container, courtesy of the County of San Diego. In this workshop, we will cover: - Benefits of composting with worms - Tools, materials, and steps to start a vermicompost bin - How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable - Troubleshooting and maintaining your worm bin - Harvesting and using finished castings For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The Green Living Tour is a bimonthly, one-hour tour at our home base in Encinitas that showcases sustainability in action. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simple DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more about Solana Center and our programs, and meet other eco-stewards in your neighborhood! For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Gelson’s invites the San Diego community to take part in Gelson’s annual toy drive in collaboration with Promise2Kids, benefiting disadvantaged children across the region. From December 4th to 17th, customers can participate by donating new, unwrapped toys at any of Gelson’s three San Diego locations - Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Pacific Beach. Each location will have red bins readily available in-store for hassle-free dropoff. For children up to age 5, consider items like rattles, interactive crib toys, soft baby dolls, building blocks, and educational books. Ages 6 to 13 appreciate toys, Play-Doh, crafts, superhero action figures, and coloring books. Ages 13 to 18 prefer board games, makeup, sports swag, and tech items. Gifts suitable for all ages include socks, gift cards, movies, books, and clothing. Avoid toys with small pellets, breakable materials, or promoting aggression. Although appreciated, food donations will not be accepted. To learn more about the toy drive and some thoughtful suggestions for age-specific toys please visit: gelsons.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Fourth of July travel is set to break records with nearly 71 million people expected to make trips over the holiday.