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The Escondido EcoVivarium has been taking on endangered and sick reptiles, but the high costs are stacking up and they now face eviction.

The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in its nearly eight-decade history. Here's a look at how — and why — it's moved.

You are part of something bigger. A neighborhood, a community, a county, a state, a country. All of these places are made stronger when we engage with each other in conversation and participate in local decision-making. But where and how to start? Introducing Public Matters.

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. Perfect for beginners. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container. In this workshop, we will cover: * 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 Composting benefits for your garden and living a greener life include: * Knowing where your food scraps are going and keeping them out of the landfill * Knowing exactly what went into your compost * Using compost in your garden to increase soil water retention, and as a result saving money * Increasing soil microbiome & overall soil health for happy plants Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego. Thank you to our site host, Sweetwater Community Garden. Visit: Backyard Composting Basics Workshop Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Instagram and Facebook

The Los Angeles fires impacted many musical artists, destroying instruments, record collections and hard drives of irreplaceable work.

Meanwhile, close to the Israeli border in southern Lebanon, Israeli troops opened fire on protesters who were urging them to pull back from the area.

Looking for a fun Easter weekend event for the whole family? Sunday, April 19th, the winery will be hosting Brunch with the Bunny in one of our big outdoor venues, complete with a fun morning of activities for the kiddos, a delicious brunch and an egg hunt in the vineyard! Kid's will enjoy a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts for different age groups, face painting, balloon twisting, crafts and cookie decorating, while the adults sip mimosas, snap photos and enjoy the festivities. A delicious Brunch Buffet will be served with something for everyone; quiche, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, tofu scramble, mini-hotcakes, seasonal fruit, yogurt parfait bar and an assortment of pastries. Mimosa bar for adults 21+ with orange, mango, cranberry and guava juices to choose from. Visit: https://www.bernardowinery.com/pages/brunch-with-the-bunny-saturday-march-30th Bernardo Winery on Instagram and Facebook

About a quarter — 25.3% — of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars, compared with 25% in 2023. The flat sales follow several years of rapid growth, and sales are still far below the state’s 35% target.

Multiple massive wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force.

Chile is set to gain its 47th national park early this year — largely due to the efforts of U.S. conservationist Kristine Tompkins and her organization.