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A longstanding cross-border gathering place will soon be replaced with a set of 30-foot walls. Then, a technique developed at UC San Diego and Scripps to detect the Covid virus in wastewater is now being used around the world. Next, a 29-year-old Army veteran was allegedly killed by her neighbor last week at a property run by Veterans Village of San Diego. And, The death of a Navy SEAL candidate in February is raising questions about the safety of basic training. Next, collecting food waste for composting is something that often happens in backyards but now two cities are doing it in the landfill as part of new state legislation to actually keep food waste out of landfills. Finally, San Diego-based author and filmmaker Matt Rotman has new a book inspired his blog called Bonkers Ass Cinema: A Guide to the Wildest of Horror and Exploitation Cinema. It takes a deep dive into 100 films from nine genres and includes filmmaker interviews.

Sunday, March 26 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (w/1hr lunch break) Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a sustainably harvested wooden Rigid Heddle Loom and soft natural fibers. In his hands-on workshop, instructor Jeanine Ertl will teach you everything you need to know to warp and weave on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who’s been curious about weaving beyond a lap loom and wants to learn the warping and weaving processes. We’ll dive into fiber & fabric and demystify the process of getting set up (otherwise known as warping a loom), weaving, and finally, finishing and removing a woven fiber good from the loom! And, you’ll go home with handwoven fabric in-hand. Length of the final piece will depend on the individual’s own pace. All materials included. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! In this workshop you’ll learn: * How a Rigid Heddle Loom works; * How to Plan a Textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.) * How to Warp a Rigid Heddle; * How to Weave; * How to Remove your Woven; * And, How to Finish a freshly Handwoven Textile. OPTION: Students will weave on my Ashford looms in-class. The instructor will have a variety of Ashford looms (Sample It and Knitters Looms) present for purchase in class. Please contact Jeanine at aninidesigns@gmail.com if you have any questions or specific looms you’re interested in beforehand. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Grab a bite to eat at one of the Santee Trolley Square eateries or pack a picnic dinner and check out the live entertainment and kids activities. May 19 & 26, June 2 & 9, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. -7 p.m. 2023 Performance Schedule May 19: It's Never 2 L8 May 26: Expressions Dance & Movement Center June 2: Bill Magee Blues Band June 9: Staump Music School Santee Trolley Square at 9884 Mission Gorge Rd. https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/special-events/friday-nights-live

It's one of two new planets that were recently found about 100 light years from Earth, both of which take just days to orbit their own sun.

Mt. Joy at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on August 23. For more information visit: as.sdsu.edu

The judge gave Texas until Sept. 15 to move the barrier to shore and barred the state from placing any additional buoys or other structures in the river. Gov. Greg Abbott plans to appeal the ruling.

The marine layer over San Diego County was near 4,000 to 4,500 feet deep early Tuesday morning with widespread low clouds over the coastal waters extending well inland and onto the coastal slopes of the mountains, the National Weather Service said.

It has been one year since Jimmy Carter entered hospice, which often is for patients facing incurable diseases. Contrary to popular belief, starting hospice doesn't mean giving up on life.

Voters in central San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley will be choosing from four candidates in the special election.

Join Outside the Lens and The Treehouse Academy for this free photography workshop for youth in 5th to 8th grade! Learn photography fundamentals and digital media making. The photography workshop takes place from 4-6 p.m., and work will be exhibited from 6-7 p.m. RSVP NOW Outside The Lens on Facebook / Instagram The Treehouse Academy on Facebook / Instagram