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A dead crow found in North Park in March was the first positive case for West Nile virus. No human cases have been reported this year.

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: BeeWorthy Farms 441 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 Limited Spots Available! Join us on the farm for a morning immersed in flowers, rooted in place and seasonality. This Flower Arranging 101 workshop invites you to tour the fields at BeeWorthy Farms before arranging with flowers grown right there on the land—harvested just that morning. This foundation-building class covers all the core mechanics of Flower Arranging 101 while highlighting the beauty of working with flowers grown and harvested on a single local farm. Using blooms exclusively from BeeWorthy Farms, color, texture, and form are guided by what’s in season and available in the fields that day. Designed for beginners and curious creatives alike, this workshop begins with a guided farm tour led by the growers at BeeWorthy Farms, followed by a hands-on Flower Arranging 101 workshop on-site. The experience offers a deeper connection to the land, the flowers, and the process—from field to finished arrangement. The BeeWorthy Farms tour begins promptly at 9:30 a.m., followed by two hours of flower arranging workshop. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

First, a Marine Corps investigation says a rare malfunction was the cause of an artillery explosion over the I-5 last fall. Then, San Diego County supervisor Paloma Aguirre is calling on SANDAG to deny immigration officials access to a law enforcement database. Plus, more on dwindling election trust ahead of the midterms. And, we visit a landfill-turned-garden in Paradise Hills.

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Becoming a Florist is a rotating workshop series built around the wide range of floral designs professional florists create for weddings, events, retail, and everyday work. Each month focuses on a different core floral form, giving students the opportunity to gain real-world design experience across styles, scales, and applications. You’ll learn professional florist approaches to mechanics, structure, flower care, and design decision-making, along with practical considerations like handling, transport, and longevity. This series is designed to support both arranging hobbyists and working florists looking to expand their technical skills and confidence. This Month’s Focus: Flower Crowns In this workshop, we’ll focus on designing a collection of wearable floral pieces, including a corsage, boutonnière, pocket boutonnière, and hair comb. Instruction will cover the specific mechanics, proportions, and techniques used for each format, along with guidance on flower selection and construction suited to movement, wearability, and longevity. Participants will create one of each wearable style during the workshop to take home. Perfect for weddings, events, and the upcoming dance and prom season, this class offers practical, real-world applications for floral design on the body. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Learn to arrange flowers like your favorite Native Poppy designers in this fun, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop. Each month, we create a brand-new signature mood board to guide our seasonal color palette to inspire the flower designs featured in our shops — and in this class. Every workshop in the Color Play Series is unique and designed to be taken as a stand-alone experience or as part of a year-long journey through color. Your class will cover all the fundamentals of Flower Arranging 101 while highlighting our signature seasonal color pairings, with extra instruction tailored to your skill level. It’s the perfect way to build your floral skills, spark your creativity, and make something beautiful to take home. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and hands-on assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All materials, tools, and fresh seasonal flowers to create our signature classic arrangement - A Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Access to the monthly Color Series Mood Board featuring our curated seasonal palette - A self-serve tea bar with light refreshments - Plus: the floral arrangement you design to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

As a classics professor, Beard has spent her career pondering life in the ancient world. The central question of her latest book is: What on earth was it like to be there?

Mara Hoplamazian has spent years reporting on 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS. Here's what they've learned about what may help limit everyday exposure to the contaminant.

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring Workshop When: Saturday, May 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers and flour take center stage in this workshop, where hand-tied floral design meets the art of floral sourdough scoring. Floral forms and patterns become the inspiration for scoring designs, translating botanical beauty into edible art. This collaborative workshop begins with hand-tied flower arranging, where you’ll learn how to create a beautifully wrapped floral bundle using fresh seasonal blooms. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll explore balance, color pairing, and foundational techniques. The workshop continues with floral sourdough scoring led by Katrina of The Sourdough Mama. Using a prepared sourdough loaf, you’ll translate floral forms and patterns into a scored design before taking your loaf home to bake and enjoy—no baking experience is required. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Bob Dylan is coming to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on June 21 with Lucinda Williams and Her Band & The John Doe Folk Trio! Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of SIXTY years now. He has never gotten by on sentimentality or nostalgia. He has never repeated his successes. Dylan has always pushed his work ahead. Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, presented by AEG Presents. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Bob Dylan on Facebook / Instagram

Alex G, stage alias of Alex Giannascoli, is a prolific singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who built his reputation combining strong melodic sensibilities with a ragged, impulsive-sounding performance style. Regarded as one of the most influential artists of his generation, the release of Alex G’s ninth studio album in 2022, "God Save the Animals," was met with critical acclaim across the board, hailed as “a tour de force” (Rolling Stone) and “his most thrilling and playful record yet” (Vanity Fair). Most recently, Alex composed the original score for the A24 film "I Saw The TV Glow," continuing his work with director Jane Schoenbrun, who he previously collaborated with on the 2021 film "We’re All Going to the World’s Fair." In 2024, Alex announced his signing to RCA Records Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell, presented by AEG/Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Alex G on Instagram