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Plastic has become embedded in everyday life. That’s because for the last 70 years, the plastics industry convinced consumers to embrace the material for its low cost and disposability.

Set to be presented to the City Council on Monday, the proposal would also reimburse recycling costs associated with the reconstruction of damaged private property.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Sunday with Arab partners as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading.

Join Solana Center for this 2-hour workshop where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. Please learn more & register here. In this workshop, you will learn: - What is composting and why it is so important - Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs - What tools and materials you’ll need - Which items are compostable and which to avoid - How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile Residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and notified of space available 1-2 weeks before the workshop. All unincorporated residents will also receive a free kitchen scraps caddy, courtesy of the County of San Diego. Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Thanks to our partner, The Water Conservation Garden.

The Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace, Minneapolis, MN. They have been touring around the country since its inception in 2011 by Dr. Fink and front-man Marshall Charloff—bringing the greatest and most authentic production of Prince and The Revolution in the world to audiences of all generations. Since 2011 Purple Xperience has entertained well over 300 thousand fans and has shared the bill with The Time, Cameo, Fetty Wap, Gin Blossoms, Atlanta Rhythm section, and Cheap Trick. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Eliades Ochoa, one of the stars and founders of Buena Vista Social Club, is considered one of the most renowned Cuban “soneros” of all time. With a voice “that plunges the listener deep into the countryside surrounding his native Santiago” and “a dexterity on the acoustic guitar to dazzle any flamenco player” (Austin Chronicle), Ochoa is recognized as one of the best guitarists of his generation. Eliades Ochoa is on Facebook / Instagram Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

A two-time Grammy-winner and seven-time nominee, Gregory Porter has undoubtedly become jazz’s most celebrated male vocalist, “a jazz singer of thrilling presence, a booming baritone with a gift for earthy refinement and soaring uplift” (New York Times). Joined by his band, he will share music from his 2020 Blue Note album, "All Rise," and his 2021 favorites collection, "Still Rising." Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram Gregory Porter on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego residents still picking up the pieces from devastating floods on Jan. 22 will have some relief as the city will waive fees starting Tuesday for demolition, recycling and other recovery efforts.

Want to compost with worms but don’t know where to start? Join Solana Center for this one-hour webinar on the benefits and basics of vermicomposting, including how to set up a worm bin, how to properly feed worms, and more! In this webinar, we will cover: ‣ Benefits of composting with worms ‣ How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable for worms ‣ How to set up your own worm bin ‣ What tools and materials you’ll need This webinar is generously sponsored by the City of Encinitas. Learn more and register here!

Vice President Harris gave her most extensive comments to date on the fighting in Gaza, emphatically calling on Israel to do more to protect civilians.