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In honor of World Soil Day (Dec. 5), Nature Collective will host an all-inclusive habitat restoration event. Presented by Nature Collective and The Queer Sol Collective, San Diegans are invited to a day of re-establishing our relationship with nature and building community! Participants will work together to plant native plants at San Elijo Lagoon while restoring the symbiotic relationships between the individual and the land. This event will offer a talking circle, a place of safety, discovery, healing, and wellness, and a nature tour celebrating the planet’s inherent queerness. This 2SLGBTQ+-focused event is open to everyone; the queer community is especially encouraged to attend and come together, cultivate, and create a more sustainable, positive, and inclusive environment for all. Suggested donations of $5.00 to support a single seed growing into a thriving plant, $10.00 to help a young plant being cared for in a San Diego Garden where learning unfolds, or $25.00 to support the Queer Sol Collective’s Engaging Communities education program. It is a program designed to ignite the emotional connection between the self and the land, piecing together an understanding of what nature is: everything, including us. Registration is required; meet-up location is shared before the event but will take place around the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve in coastal North County. Visit: Nature Collective Hosts Inclusive Habitat Restoration Project, with The Queer Sol Collective Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is set to host Christmas-themed chocolate decorating classes on December 15th and 22nd at 12 p.m.! Children ages 5+ will enjoy an engaging and festive 90-minute session, decorating their own chocolate bars and Oreos while getting in the holiday spirit. They’ll get to learn the secrets of chocolate creation and craft their own unique Christmas-inspired confections. All materials and tools are provided, and kids get to take home their custom-designed chocolates to enjoy. A parent or guardian must accompany the child(ren) throughout the class, or may participate and decorate chocolate bars for an additional $35. Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is San Diego’s premier bean-to-bar chocolatier, offering artisanal, sustainably sourced treats crafted with the finest ingredients. Known for their commitment to quality, Seabreeze transforms cacao beans into handcrafted chocolate bars, truffles, and more. Visitors can watch the chocolate-making process in action and participate in chocolate-making classes, creating their own confections. Visit: https://seabreezechocolates.as.me/schedule/b305f5d2/?appointmentTypeIds Seabreeze Chocolates on Instagram

Mitchell Thorp Foundation's mission is to support families whose children suffer from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders by providing financial, emotional, and resource support to their desperate situations. Please join us for our 16th annual 5k run/walk and family festival to help raise money for these children in need. Visit: https://www.mitchellthorp.org/2025-5k-runwalk.html Mitchell Thorp Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

We still have no strong leads on who actually killed Bob Dorotik. But Jane has to move on. Now she is devoting all her time to activism, lobbying the government for prison reform.

The bad science in Jane’s case has implications for many other cases in San Diego County as well. The work of Jane’s lawyers led the DA’s office to send out a Brady letter to defense attorneys warning them that evidence used in other cases could be questionable.

Join us for a delightful evening at Holiday Wine Cellar in Escondido for our Christmas-themed Paint and Sip event, “Wine and Lights”! 🎨🍷 This festive gathering will take place in the enchanting Beverage Bunker, a charming speakeasy. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine from the self-serve wine dispenser while you unleash your creativity on canvas. Indulge in some light bites as you paint your way into the holiday spirit. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to have some fun, this event promises to be a joyful escape filled with laughter, creativity, and of course, great wine! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the season with friends and art. All materials are provided, step-by-step directions by local artists and stencils will be provided for this paint session. This venue does not sell food, however, feel free to bring food with you! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. COVID Safety For the Safety of our Guests, Venues & Instructors we make sure to sanitize and clean all supplies before every event. If you have a fever or do not feel well, please stay home. The 48-hour cancellation policy will still be in effect if you need to cancel due to illness. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/wine-and-lights-paint-and-sip/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Holiday Wine Cellar on Instagram and Facebook

Popular culture and the media are obsessed with forensic science. But much of that science does not always hold up to scrutiny.

Jane Dorotik’s luck had finally begun to change. While she was still in prison for her husband’s murder, she was able to get the attention of lawyers with the Innocence Project.

Jane Dorotik had always believed the justice system worked just fine, and people who were in prison likely deserved to be there. Then she went to prison herself.

Jane Dorotik’s trial began in March 2000 and it was a media circus. While the prosecution focused on scientific evidence — tire tracks, blood pattern analysis, contents of Bob’s stomach — the defense didn’t tackle that evidence and instead took the unusual strategy of blaming Jane’s daughter Claire for the murder.