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Join Solana Center for this two hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional composting and get an introduction to bokashi, a fermentation method that will enable you to compost all your food waste, including meat, dairy, and liquids. This “pre-composting” process uses an inoculant of effective microbes to preserve kitchen scraps until you’re ready to incorporate them into your soil or compost bin. Learn how bokashi can be used to increase your organic waste diversion and enrich your soil microbiome. 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: - What is composting and why it is so important - What tools and materials you’ll need - What is bokashi, how does it work, and what are its benefits? - Successfully fermenting your food scraps with bokashi - Methods for composting bokashi-treated materials Please contact us with any questions: Phone: (760) 436-7986 ext. 700 Email: compost@solanacenter.org Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Thanks to our site sponsor, the San Diego County Library. For more information visit: solanacenter.org

“Craig A Meyer is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with. He can do anything!”—Barry Manilow “A top notch performer.”—Daily Variety Starring Craig A. Meyer as Almost Elton John and featuring music by The Rocket Band, Remember When Rock was Young is a spectacular musical journey that celebrates the decades of chart-topping hits of Sir Elton John including “Benny and the Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” and “Crocodile Rock,” to name a few. Award winning actor/singer Meyer uses his remarkable resemblance and uncanny ability to sound like the legendary star to celebrate the character, costumes and charisma of the famed pianist and singer. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

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. You must pre-register here to secure your spot. Thank you! 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 All pre-registered attendees will receive a sample bag of compost from Miramar Greenery. Please contact us with any questions: Phone: (760)-436-7986 ext. 700 Email: compost@solanacenter.org Made possible through generous funding by the City of San Diego Environmental Services. Thanks to our partner, the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library.

The white tulle skirt worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the hit HBO TV series' opening credits has sold at auction for $52,000.

Oumou Sangaré is an internationally renowned and award-winning singer, composer, business pioneer, and activist who champions women’s rights in her native Mali and throughout Africa. Sangaré’s style is wassalou, a popular musical genre derived from folk traditions in the rural southwestern part of the country. She’s earned acclaim for her many recording landmarks, from her 1989 debut "Moussolou", with its traditional wassalou sound; to 1996’s "Worotan", which featured a horn section arranged by funk legend Pee Wee Ellis; to 2009’s "Seya", which won Sangaré the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album. Her 2017 release, "Mogoya", featured a collaboration with iconic Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen and was followed in 2022 by the typically eclectic "Timbuktu". Connect with Oumou Sangaré on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Under an extension of a temporary cease-fire, Hamas freed 12 more hostages on Tuesday, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals, Israel's military said. About 160 hostages remain in captivity.

San Diego city officials breathed a sign of relief following lighter-than-anticipated rains that fell across the area.

Hamas had earlier Tuesday released 10 Israelis and two foreigners before 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons on the fifth day of a temporary truce between the two sides.

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in October 2018. Those involved in his killing have largely avoided consequences, and Saudi Arabia continues to crack down on its dissidents.

The 35th Annual All Peoples Celebration on Monday was centered around Dr. King’s words, “Let’s build bridges, not walls.” We hear from keynote speaker, bestselling author and columnist, Steve Phillips. Then, court transcripts show San Diego County Public Defender Randy Mize admitted under oath last month that he signed off on an investigative report knowing it contained false statements.KPBS Investigative Reporter Amita Sharma joins us to talk about her reporting. And, this Wednesday some San Diegans will put out their shiny new green bins. And for the first time they will include food waste. It’s part of the city's new organics recycling program which began rolling out last week with the delivery of thousands of new kitchen pails and green bins to local residents. Finally, the Museum of Us in Balboa Park is reimagining one of its core exhibits, “Race: Are We So Different.” The goal is to shape the new exhibit through the perspectives of our local communities.