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The National Working Waterfront Network’s Conference is the only national event that brings together people from across North America to connect with one another and showcase initiatives that protect and promote working waterfronts. Working waterfronts include waterfront lands, waterfront infrastructure, and waterways that are used for water-dependent activities, such as ports, marinas, small recreational boat harbors, and fishing docks. By design, the conference moves around the country to highlight the diversity of our nation’s working waterfronts; to foster a cross-fertilization of ideas, knowledge, and solutions; and to generate strategic partnerships. The National Working Waterfront Network is pleased to be partnering with California Sea Grant to host the 2025 conference. The conference will take place from February 4 to February 6, 2025 in San Diego, California, with pre-conference events occurring on February 3. Website registration is closed. Please contact Shannon at: iShannon.Hogan@umb.edu for tickets. Purpose of the Conference *To connect and unite stakeholders from across the U.S., and to showcase innovative, successful, and timely solutions to waterfront and waterway issues. *To provide attendees an opportunity to network with others who are involved in the same types of professional issues and, together, develop strategies, timelines, funding sources, and regional alliances to address them. Program Structure *Plenary Sessions, which will feature leaders and keynote presenters from the working waterfronts and waterways community. *Traditional Concurrent Sessions, which will include 15-20 minute speaker talks accompanied by PowerPoint presentations. Concurrent sessions will be arranged from individual abstracts submitted on similar topics. *Breakout “Panel” Sessions, which will include 90-minute breakout sessions with a panel of speakers on topics related to a specific theme. *Roundtable Discussions, which will include 90-minute breakout sessions of a facilitated and interactive discussion with engaged attendees on specific topics. *Formal Poster Session, which will feature all NWWN Conference poster presentations. *Creative Communication Installations, includes an individual or team presentation, discussion or performance of art, media, film, poetry, etc.

A recent audit reveals significant challenges in California’s community college transfer process. In other news, solar energy advocates will be in court to challenge new state regulations for installing battery storage. Plus, we hear from the man behind the Haunted Trail in Balboa Park.

The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adapt.

Repair your Plush! Saturday, December 21, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Join us for a heartwarming 2-hour workshop where we will breathe new life into your beloved stuffed animals! Whether it’s a childhood companion or a cherished gift, learn hands-on techniques to mend, reinforce, re-stuff and restore plush toys. As we stitch and stuff, I will share stories of healing and celebration as we transform sentimental fabrics into custom keepsakes that honor spatial memories. This workshop teaches the art of repair — a place where every stitch tells a story, and where life’s moments, big and small, are celebrated with love. It is recommended that you wash your plush toy ahead of time planning for plenty of time for it to dry thoroughly. Use your best judgement on whether it should go in the washing machine or be gently hand washed. This class is appropriate for ages 5+ years with an adult in attendance, or 11+ years on their own. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Stitch & Rescue | Plush Toy Revival San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready to test your music knowledge for a greater cause at Mission Brewing with their trivia night supporting Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Unbranded for a Fresh Start! Put your music knowledge to the test with the category, ‘Artists with Just One Name’ and help make a difference in the lives of others. A suggested donation of $10 can help fund life-changing services and reconstructive surgeries for disadvantaged infants, children and teens with physical deformities caused by birth, accidents, abuse or disease. The donation can also help survivors of human trafficking by providing them with tattoo removal services and more. 100% of every donation goes directly towards transforming lives through the gift of a fresh start. Don't miss this opportunity to have fun and support a great cause! Visit: https://dosd.com/events/2025/1/24/mission-brewing-trivia-night-test-your-music-knowledge-and-change-lives-with-fresh-start-surgical-gifts-tickets Mission Brewery on Instagram

The president says up to 30,000 criminal migrants deported from the United States could be housed at the facility in Cuba, but it wasn't immediately clear how the plan would be implemented.

Gelson's Market is hosting a Bubbles and Bites tasting event in collaboration with Laurent-Perrier, the renowned Champagne house, at Gelson’s Del Mar on Wednesday, December 4th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner, with each dish paired with Laurent-Perrier Champagne. The First Course is Grilled Sriracha Shrimp Skewers, Gelson's Prosciutto, and Brillat Savarin Triple Cream Cheese, paired with La Cuvée Brut NV. The Second Course is Antipasto Brochette Skewer and Toro Crudo, paired with Cuvée Rosé Brut NV. The Third Course is Lobster Salad and Cashew Chicken Skewers, paired with Blanc de Blanc Nature, and the Fourth Course is Duck Leg Confit, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Smoked Salmon and Caviar Deviled Eggs, paired with Grand Siècle. This event is limited to the first 36 RSVPs. Tickets are $85 per person plus tax and advanced purchase is required. RSVP by December 1st for further instructions and information. Guests are asked to arrive at Gelson's Del Mar by 6 p.m. Visit: https://www.gelsons.com/events/view/bubbles-bites-del-mar Gelson's Markets on Instagram and Facebook

Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which holds the Guinness World Record for Most Variety of Whiskeys Available, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a Roaring 20s-themed party on Wednesday, January 15 that includes complimentary food for all guests. The festivities begin with a food buffet from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. featuring sliders, wings, chorizo mac ‘n cheese, veggie egg rolls, caprese skewers, veggie platters, chips and guacamole, and dessert platters. Anniversary drink specials, along with the happy hour food and beverage menu, will also be available from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. A live band will provide the Roaring 20s music from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Whiskey House has more than 4,000 varieties of whiskey from all over the world, along with more than 200 gins and 60 tequilas. Beer and wine are available as well. Visit: https://www.thewhiskeyhousesd.com/ The Whisky House on Instagram and Facebook

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. January 11–March 1 (8 Weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio Fun and fast paced, life drawing is a wonderful way to be in the moment. Learn how to draw the human figure, hone your existing skills, and develop some new ones. This class is for all levels of skill. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; soft vine charcoal; kneaded eraser. You are welcome to bring along any materials not on the list that you already have and would like to use. The instructor will provide some unusual art supplies with which to experiment. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/58 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Los Angeles Times calls Impro Theatre “Amazing! One of the funniest evenings in town, the troupe spins an entire play into comedy gold right before your eyes.” Starting with an audience suggestion and creating completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, Impro Theatre a comic laugh out loud evening of theatre. They have performed all over the country. The dark and seedy underbelly of Los Angeles in the ‘40s and ‘50s is the setting for LA Noir UnScripted. Using such authors as Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain as inspiration, the ensemble embodies private dicks, femme fatales and a cadre of colorful characters. From the back alleys of Downtown to the manicured lawns of Beverly Hills, Impro Theatre delivers hard-hitting, completely improvised tales of seduction and murder. 'LA Noir Unscripted' will run February 3 & 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055 Visit: Impro's LA Noir Unscripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre Impro Theater on Instagram and Facebook