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The rising popularity of electric scooters has led to more accidents and a fivefold increase in associated health costs.

The Year of the Dragon will be celebrated with the 19th annual San Diego Tết Festival in Mira Mesa from Friday, Feb. 16 to Saturday, Feb. 18 — attracting more than 30,000 attendees as the largest Lunar New Year celebration in San Diego County. The Year of the Dragon is typically considered an auspicious year, but for Vietnamese people, it’s even more special. The Vietnamese people are the product of the marriage of Lạc Long Quân (The Dragon Lord of Lạc) and Âu Cơ, a mountain snow goddess. Vietnamese often considered themselves to be descendants of dragons and gods (con rồng cháu tiên), according to Vietnamese myths. “It’s important that we connect our youth to their culture,” said Dennis Duong, president of the Vietnamese American Youth Alliance, which organizes the festival. “This is, at the core, what the festival is about — connecting with our roots and preserving the culture.” The three-day festival features lion dances, a Cultural Village, the Miss Vietnam Pageant, and Vietnamese food, music and vendors. Following the Heavenly Stems (Thiên Can) counting system, this year’s stem is Giáp in combination with Green, Yang, Wood, and East, which means this year is the Eastern Green Wood Dragon. Festival hours are 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

A Baltimore bridge serving as a vital highway artery collapsed early Tuesday after a nearly 1,000-foot-long container ship crashed into it, sending several people into the frigid water below.

Brain Balance, a leading drug-free brain training program designed to help adults and kids improve focus, behavior, social skills, cognitive performance, health, safety, and emotional well-being, is hosting a job fair on Friday, July 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Brain Balance is looking to fill part-time positions at all its San Diego locations, including San Diego, Chula Vista, and Encinitas. Open positions include: • Sensory Motor & Cognitive Coaches • Program Manager • Business and Marketing Intern • Sensory Motor & Cognitive Coach Intern Candidates must be patient, creative, and passionate about helping neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults. Part-time and full-time positions available; internships and volunteer opportunities available as well. Brain Balance is hiring at least four coach positions and one program manager. Internships and volunteer opportunities are always open.

Our Lunar New Year Dumpling Party will take place on Saturday, February 10 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Taiwan Center! It will be a cozy and fun afternoon of dumpling making (including a vegan friendly option), origami, and playing games with friends 😊. Tickets are $10 per person and cover food. TAP-SD is a volunteer run, non-profit organization. Support TAP-SD by donating $8.88 with your ticket purchase! Stay Connected with TAP-SD! Facebook & Instagram

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Critter Encounters, Friday August 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Critter Encounters will be introducing our guests to an owl, fox, snake, and raccoon! The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Included with Museum admission. No registration required. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. For more information visit: sdcdm.org

An ongoing CalMatters investigation has shown how California companies and governments avoid the Golden State’s strict environmental regulations by shipping toxic waste across state borders. New reporting shows how California exports the risk to Mexico.

The latest campaign finance data was released Saturday and gives a window into financial stability of the presidential campaigns. Here are a few takeaways from the reports.

This weekend in the arts: The Lyrical Groove, Glen Wilson, rock journalism at Small Press Nite, Disco Riot, Jasper Johns, Don Bartletti, "Next to Normal," plus live music picks and more arts events.

The Puerto Rican rapper has risen through the ranks of Latin pop, collaborating with artists like Karol G and Bad Bunny. With her playful, experimental debut Att., she's poised to be a bigger star.