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Gas prices dropped $1.803 since rising to a record $6.434 on Oct. 5, 2022. California's prices could soon be rising again, however, as new state fees and taxes went into effect Tuesday.

Pet fees, trash valet fees and exorbitant late fees could soon be prohibited under a proposal from City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera.

Join Instructor Cecilia Bencomo in this Intro to Power Carving workshop, a 2.5-hour workshop where you will learn the fundamentals of power carving, from safety to the appropriate tools used to create a project. The instructor will introduce the rotary tool and the specific burrs to create sculptural pieces and artistic panels that can be displayed on a wall. The project for this workshop is a freeform method to get comfortable with the tools and learn their capabilities. Students will make either a bud vase or an artistic panel or sculptural piece in this beginner-level workshop. Material fee: $5 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. This is an introductory workshop in Power Carving. Another intro class offered is Intro to Power Carving | Carving a Spoon. Once an intro class has been taken, students are invited to explore Intermediate Power Carving with Intermediate Power Carving | Carving a Bowl. Visit: Intro to Power Carving | Sculptural Art San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

In this 2.5-hour introductory workshop, students are provided with a wooden spoon blank to power carve. The instructor will cover safety, basic carving techniques, and spoon design fundamentals. Functional and decorative spoons are fun to use and display! The instructor will share her tips on achieving beautiful curves within a design. This workshop is designed to teach you how to safely craft your own spoon through power carving. Material fee: $5 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. This is an introductory workshop in Power Carving. Another intro class offered is Intro to Power Carving | Sculptural Art. Once an intro class has been taken, students are invited to explore Intermediate Power Carving with Intermediate Power Carving | Carving a Bowl. This class is appropriate for ages 18 and older. No experience needed. All materials included. Visit: Intro to Power Carving | Carving a Spoon San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with 8 jurisdictions in San Diego County! This is a self-serve, self-loading and self-haul service, so please bring your own cans/bags, gloves and shovel. If you plan to haul your material in an open truck or trailer, remember to bring a tarp to cover your material. Follow our Facebook event for live updates and location maps: https://www.facebook.com/events/1392738481860957/ -- May 3: City of San Diego Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Sunrunner Lot, Mission Bay Park, 5193 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92109 Details: City of San Diego residents only. -- May 4-10: City of Vista Time: Dawn to Dusk Location: The vacant lot at Vale Terrace Drive and Williamston Street Details: City of Vista residents only. -- May 4-10: County of San Diego Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Locations: • Spring Valley County Park, 8735 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977 • Live Oak County Park, 2746 Reche Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028 • Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park, 11055 Moreno Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040 (Mulch) **May 4-8 Only • Collier County Park, 626 E St, Ramona, CA 92065 (Compost and Mulch) • Wilderness Gardens Preserve, 14209 CA-76, Pala, CA 92059 Details: Unincorporated County of San Diego residents only. -- May 5-9: City of Escondido Time: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Location given after appointment is scheduled. Details: Schedule an appointment through recycling@escondido.gov or (760) 839-6216. -- May 5-10: City of Oceanside Time: May 5-9, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056 Details: City of Oceanside residents only. -- May 5-10: City of Carlsbad Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Palomar Transfer Station, 5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92008 Details: City of Carlsbad residents only. Check in at the office. -- May 5-10: City of La Mesa Time: Dawn to Dusk Location: 8152 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942 Details: City of La Mesa residents/businesses only. Please do not block the gas pumps. -- May 10: City of Chula Vista Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Otay Landfill/Compost, 1700 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Details: City of Chula Vista and unincorporated County of SD Republic customers only.

The Justice Department is appealing an order for the White House to provide ASL interpretation during press briefings given by the press secretary or President Trump.

Before-and-after images show how the Guadalupe River surged and devastated towns across Texas.

Whiskey & Fire is hitting the road with a 8-stop tour, visiting key cities around the nation. This one-of-a-kind event series is a collaboration between Whiskies of the World and Heritage Fire, uniting world-class whiskey tastings with locally crafted culinary experiences. Each stop will highlight top local chefs, pitmasters, and distillers, celebrating exceptional spirits and bringing together the community’s best food and whiskey offerings for an unforgettable tasting experience. VIP - $175 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. GA - $125 4:15 p.m. - 7 p.m. Whiskies of the World on Instagram

DHS official Tricia McLaughlin pushed back on claims that the Trump administration is ignoring due process, saying it is "going to look different" based on legal status or alleged gang affiliation.

The San Diego Police Department will host a drive- thru gun exchange event this weekend.