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Capt. Larry Taylor received the award from President Biden for flying into heavy enemy fire to save four members of a reconnaissance team from almost certain death as they were about to be overrun.

A lack of barracks space — as well as poor living conditions in some barracks buildings — are contributing to complaints about sailors' quality of life.

This 3-week course spans a total of 9 hours of instruction. Learn to sew zippers, hoods, pockets and more – along with the importance of following grainlines, and how to properly measure your body and read a pattern. During the process, you’ll make your own hoodie or pullover. Instructor Tracey Herriot will show you simple troubleshooting tips, and walk students through the steps of sewing their own garment. Materials are provided. Note: there is a $20 material fee to be paid to the instructor at the start of the course. Some sewing experience required: you must know how to thread a machine and wind a bobbin. Ages 16+ welcome!

California workplace safety rules for indoor heat protection are five years late, and the Newsom administration wanted to delay them again over state prison cost concerns. But the safety board rebelled and passed the rules anyway.

Choose from 2 dates: August 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. September 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn to make a basket made from long leaf pine needles, using waxed Irish linen, an assortment of beads or other embellishments, starting with a stone center. Topics to be covered include the differences between pine needle types, preparing the needles, waxed Irish linen, basket centers, embellishing your basket, and how to start and how to finish your basket. Students have the option to weave a basket, a pendant, or an ornament. Basket Weaving is a wonderful way to recycle from nature and is also a meditative activity. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.

A gift accepted by the country's first lady has set off very public debates about ethics and revealed ruling party divisions just weeks before legislative elections.

The Israeli military says it has encircled Gaza's second largest city, where fierce battles with Hamas continue. Dozens of people have been killed and thousands have fled further south.

Bring your items for repair! Don’t toss it, instead join the San Diego Fixit Clinic in the City of Carlsbad on August 12. Get support with your broken items by our repair coaches from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Space is limited for this FREE event. Learn how to: • Mend your favorite outfit • Repair road and mountain bikes • Fix lighting, gadgets, and small appliances Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic and Positive Phee for the Upcycling Workshop Series on August 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. It’s back to school with DIY repurposed fabric pencil cases. Learn how to make a pencil case using upcycled materials and save fabric from landfill using basic hand-sewing skills.

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by cozying up with a swoony, romantic read? A San Diego bookstore owner and local romance author share their top book recommendations for the Valentine's season.