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President Joe Biden is California-bound as he looks to soak up more cash for his reelection bid with a three-day swing through the state.

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.

Sweltering conditions are continuing in some parts of San Diego County, with multiple heat warnings issued this week, forecasters said Tuesday.

Prizewinner at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition and SONY Classical exclusive artist, Pablo Ferrández is hailed as a “new cello genius” (Le Figaro). A captivating performer, “Ferrández has the lot: technique, mettle, spirit, authority as a soloist, expressivity and charm” (El Pais). He has turned into a cello phenomenon and one of the most in-demand instrumentalists of his generation. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Nearly half of the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help farmers use less water — and help the climate.

The world's longest river is at its lowest levels after a long drought. That's left the Amazon Rainforest, the vital waterway and tributaries parched, stranding communities and affecting livelihoods.

Help us Yarnbomb together! Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Calling all community members, Fiber-interested, & Fiber Friends! Knitters! Crocheters! Weavers! PomPom Makers! You are invited to join us for “United By Yarn / Unidos Por El Estambre: A Celebration of Textile Art and Community Connection!” Embrace the beauty of fiber arts with a collaborative initiative brought to you by San Diego Craft Collective, Visions Museum of Textile Art, and Songbirds Music. This engaging project will support community-created yarn bombing projects for all three organizations and is set against the backdrop of VMOTA’s upcoming exhibition, “Latine: Entretejida / Interwoven” (May 11 to October 5, 2024). Come and contribute to the creation of community art, celebrating the diverse and rich textile heritage of the San Diego / Tijuana region! We’ll provide the yarn and tools . You provide your creative magic! Don’t know how to crochet or knit? We’ll have fiber mentors to help you learn & create! We will be using acrylic yarn (so it will withstand the outdoor weather for our installations) and will have crochet hooks available, while supplies last. If you already have your own knitting needles or crochet hook, we’d appreciate it if you’d bring it along to use. We are accepting donations so we have enough for this event. If you would like to donate acrylic yarn or crochet hooks, please email team@sandiegocraft.org so we can coordinate with you. RSVP below so we can plan appropriately! Come learn! Come mentor! Come volunteer! If this event is full, email us here. How else can you get involved? Can’t come to the April 13 event? You’re invited to mail in a piece for the yarnbombing final work of art. Between now and April 8, 2024, you can mail in a knit, crochet, or woven motif to be used in the final yarn bombing projects. Please use acrylic yarn, keep the final motif to 12” x12” or less, and mail to VMOTA, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106. We will accept 3-dimensional pieces too! Our Crochet Club is free this March and April, for people who want to come crochet/knit/weave together for this yarnbombing project. We’ll provide the yarn! Email us to sign up. Join us for a Sit and Stitch Session at San Diego Craft Collective on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. as we kick off the festivities, where you can crochet and knit projects to finish and donate to the United by Yarn project! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Trattoria Don Pietro, the award-winning Sicilian restaurant in Old Town San Diego specializing in vibe dining and El Sueño’s sister restaurant within The Vibrant Group, is also hosting a special experience for Valentine’s Day as well. See below. Dinner for Two for $99 Per Person (Pick one each from the following sections): Appetizer: - Lobster Bisque: Lobster and Tomato Bisque - Bruschetta: Crostini, Tomato, Garlic, Romano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salad: - Caprese: Heirloom Tomato, Buffalo, Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Glaze - Caeser Salad: Baby Romaine, House Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmigiano Entrée: - Surf & Turf: 8oz Filet Mignon, 8oz Garlic Herbed Lobster Tail, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables - Chilean Seabass: Porcini Crusted Chilean Seabass, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts Choice of Dessert A limited a la carte menu will also be offered at Trattoria Don Pietro. View the Menu Trattoria Don Pietro on Instagram The Vibrant Group is a multi-generational restaurant group is composed of veteran restaurateur Sal Busalacchi, who helped his brother Joe establish his popular Italian eateries in Little Italy and owner of the San Diego Sports Arena’s first pizza place in the late ‘70, serving the then San Diego Clippers; son Pietro Busalacchi, a vibe dining whiz specializing in music, atmosphere and food; and Georgetown Law grad Gustavo Rios, longtime family friend, and successful businessman, attorney, and engineer.

A former Venezuelan political prisoner got the idea to create a virtual reality tour from the Anne Frank museum.

A lawsuit says Turner allegedly was not a resident or registered voter in San Diego 30 days before filing nomination papers.