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The Green Friday Holiday Market will bring together local and sustainable small business vendors to Pure Project North Park to change the focus from Black Friday to Green Friday. Instead of shopping online or the large box stores, choose to support local businesses that put people and the planet first, all while drinking a beer! 🍻Join us on Friday, November 25, from Noon to 4 p.m. to shop for all your holiday gifts. Our small business vendors include:The Mighty BinMuxu CreationsWicky Woman Candle Co.The Bountiful BagisikoWe'll see you at the market!Green Friday Holiday Market is co-hosted by Nadi Marketing, The Mighty Bin, and Pure Project North Park.Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-friday-holiday-market-tickets-468721176657

San Diego police made nearly three times as many arrests and citations for unhoused people in possession of a stolen shopping cart after a TV news story.

After nearly three years, San Diego’s COVID state of emergency is coming to an end. Then, in the wake of this week's mass shootings, there's more focus on gun violence restraining orders or red flag laws, which allow authorities to temporarily take away firearms and ammunition from people who have been reported by a family member or co-worker. Plus, students at San Diego City College now have the opportunity to earn a 4-year degree for the first time in the school’s history. The California Community Colleges Board of Governors approved the new Cyber Defense and Analysis Baccalaureate Program this week. And, with more San Diegans receiving new bins for kitchen waste, one local writer is sharing what it means to be zero waste. Finally, a story from the Bay Curious podcast exploring a forgotten Bay Area neighborhood that was once a hub of Black political power, excellence and community.

The tentative deal — which needs to be approved by members — comes less than a week after the union struck a similar deal with Ford. Meanwhile, the union is expanding its strike against GM.

President Biden is the latest in a long line of presidents to place himself in the middle of a Middle East conflict. U.S. efforts have seen failed starts, wrong turns and dead ends, but some progress.

Meet the new bin for hard to recycle items that's coming to San Diego. Are you a zero waste enthusiast interested in finding ways to reuse and recycle more? Join us for this community- wide huddle to identify hard to recycle items, build connections with local reuse and recycling partners and learn more about Ridwell's service and launch plan.Date: Dec. 16, 2021Time: 6:00p.m.-7:p.m.Location: Virtual Zoom linkCost: FreeFor more information on this event and zoom link registration please visit HERE!

Join Solana Center for this 2-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. You must register here to attend.Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and notified of space available 1-2 weeks before the workshop.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 materialsStay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Hamas released 11 Israelis and a bus with Palestinian prisoners arrived in the West Bank after the two sides announced a continuation of their temporary cease-fire to facilitate more exchanges.

In a remarkable press conference given the day after her release, Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, described how Hamas descended on her kibbutz near Gaza, tied her up, threw her over a motorcycle and beat her.

The Green Living Tour is a bi-monthly, one-hour tour at our home-base in Encinitas that showcases sustainability in action. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more about Solana Center and our programs, and meet other Eco-Stewards in your neighborhood! If you are interested in buying composting supplies or borrow tools, our store and lending shed will be open. If you wish to make a purchase after the tour, we encourage you to buy your items online beforehand to ensure we will have the items in stock. We also encourage you to bring your e-waste to drop off!Tour is free with a $15 suggested donation. For individuals and groups of 6 or less, sign up through this page to reserve your spot here. Space is limited. For groups of more than 6, email Solana Center to set up a private tour for a nominal fee.Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter