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The California Judges Association (CJA)’s Judicial Fairness Coalition (JFC) has planned a series of regional virtual town hall meetings throughout the state titled “Judges & Politics: Navigating the Intersection of Law, Power and Ethics.” All of the town halls are free of charge and open to the public, and the first two programs in the series will take place February 25 and March 19 at 4:30 p.m. PT. on Zoom There will be four town halls in total, presented in collaboration with the California Lawyers Association and the California Lawyers Foundation. Delineated by region, each town hall will feature local judges and moderators, and participants will have an opportunity to submit questions in advance. The Southern California Coastal Town Hall will be held on February 25 and panelists include Judge Lee Gabriel, Orange County Superior Court, Judge Robert Trentacosta, San Diego Superior Court, and Judge Laura Walton, Los Angeles Superior Court. The discussion will be moderated by Jerrilyn Malana, Chief Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. The Southern California Inland Town Hall will take place on March 19, and panelists include Judge Sean Lafferty, Riverside Superior Court, Judge Marco Nunez, Imperial County Superior Court, and Judge John Pacheco (Ret.), previously with the San Bernardino Superior Court. Greg Rizio, the Immediate Past President of CAL-ABOTA, will moderate the Southern California Inland Town Hall.

San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash is back! Join us for the ultimate brunch affair - with delicious bites, sips, and fun! Splurge on unlimited eats, brunch cocktails and craft coffee at San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash. We're bringing together the best brunch scene San Diego has to offer. Local businesses will serve up their signature fare within Omni La Costa's perfectly manicured grounds. So, let's spend our Saturday together, SDM style - breakfast cocktails, vibrant dishes, and good company! Tickets include unlimited food and drinks. This event is 21+ Parking is available on site for $10 per vehicle, but we recommend carpooling or utilizing ride share services (i.e. uber, lyft, taxis). Brunch Bash tickets typically sell out and capacity is limited. In the event that tickets aren’t sold out, they will be available for purchase at the door. Tickets sell out early every year. Advanced purchase is highly recommended! One (1) year print subscription to San Diego Magazine is included with your ticket purchase and will be mailed to your mailing address if the opt-in is selected.

A 10-story building made from cold-formed steel held up to a generated earthquake by the earthquake shake table at UC San Diego. They were testing the building material by reproducing the Bay Area’s Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989

San Diego is home to thousands of immigrants from Iran. Many of them are fearful for the safety of family members living in their home country as the U.S. joined Israeli attacks against Iran on Saturday.

Following several back-and-forth exchanges among San Diego City Council members, the council voted 6-3 Monday to override several of Mayor Todd Gloria's line-item vetoes and pass the $6 billion 2025-26 municipal budget.

Join Us for a Community Planting Day Full of Love, Growth, and Connection! Dig in with us at Roots of Love, a vibrant and engaging community planting day where we’ll come together to plant native plants, foster meaningful connections, and celebrate the powerful collaboration of Black leaders in gardening. Hosted at the beautiful S&S Friendly Ranch, this event highlights the importance of environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and honoring the legacy of our ancestors. In collaboration with Blk Girls Who Garden, we’ll showcase the beauty of Black leadership, legacy, and unity in gardening. Together, we’ll create an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on planting, storytelling, and activities that inspire harmony with the land and each other. Event Highlights Community Planting: Root native plants into the earth as we work together to grow a greener future. Interactive Activities: • 30 minute guided movement flow • “Rooted in Love” seed art and plant message craft • Snap a photo at the “Love Grows Here” photo frame • Jumpers & lawn games Live Music: Groove to beats by DeeJay Dandelion while connecting with others Food & Refreshments About Our Collaboration with Blk Girls Who Garden: We are thrilled to partner with Blk Girls Who Garden for this event. Their inspiring story as a Black-owned plant operation, their dedication to gardening alongside family, and their mission to uplift communities align beautifully with the heart of Roots of Love. Together, we’re creating a space to honor the cultural and environmental significance of gardening while empowering future generations. Support Local Black-Owned Businesses Visit the Blk Girls Who Garden table to hear their inspiring story, purchase plants, and discover their mission to create sustainable change through gardening. How to Get Involved Volunteers: Help make this day a success by assisting with planting, setup, or activities. Promotion: Share this event with your community and join us in celebrating Black leadership and environmental stewardship!

Eric Johnson's husband, Dennis Hopkins, was given a 50% chance of surviving lung cancer. During one hospital stay, they met their unsung hero, a nurse named Sherry.

Speaking in New Mexico, President Trump's Secretary of Agriculture announced her intention to roll back a landmark 2001 conservation rule passed in the late hour of the Clinton administration.

President Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without first consulting Congress has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers who say the move bypasses their constitutional authority to declare war.

Nearly half of students in the San Diego Unified School District are not meeting the state standard for reading and writing. We visit the school that has seen the most improvement in the district. Then, renters in Imperial Beach are raising alarms after the owners of an apartment complex issued mass eviction notices. Plus, a review of the documentary ‘Never Look Away.’