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China has raced to fill orders ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariffs on Chinese goods. Exports have surged in the country since the pandemic.

It has been two months since the county closed its Migrant Transit Center, and since then, Border Patrol agents have released thousands of migrants onto the streets of San Diego. In other news, a California bill would require manufacturers to add folic acid to corn masa. We have a look at how that might impact babies born in San Diego County. Plus, one of our KPBS web producers joins the podcast to talk about Children’s Day events happening in San Diego County this weekend and next week.

Over the coming weeks, Hindu pilgrims with gather at the confluence of three rivers where they will begin a journey to reach Hindu philosophy's ultimate goal: the release from the cycle of rebirth.

This solo show "Treacherous Titties" celebrates Badillo’s journey of being “Cancer free” as well as creating dialogue and awareness through raw imagery and content. Bobbylicious brunch by Chef Sunny Soto create your own booby pancakes! Errverybodi line dancers led by Patricia Murray, a breast cancer survivor. Poetry reading from Berenice Badillo’s poetry book Treacherous Titties. Berenice Badillo was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2023, right in the middle of the restoration of a 1997 historic mural in Chicano Park that she painted when she was a twenty-three-year-old. Chicano Park houses the largest collection of Chicano murals in the world. She was also a recipient of The Far South Border North grant and the Living cultures grant. In the effort to not “waste her pain” as suggested by Audre Lorde in The Cancer Journals (1980), Badillo created content that explored taboo subjects on her journey through Cancer. This included educational videos, a resource website, a poetry book that will be given to newly diagnosed patients, and artwork that will be showcased in her solo show “Treacherous Titties.” Badillo and her girl gang XoQue art in motion completed the sixty-five-foot mural, the largest mural in Chicano Park done by women, for women, about women. The Coronado bridge needed to be shut down for its completion and Badillo along with playwright Mabelle Reynoso created a short documentary of the process. Exhibition programming: Opening reception: 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 Breast Cancer Art Therapy Group: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 [RSVP only] Film premiere: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 Gallery hours: By appointment only. Contact the gallery here. Related links: The Hill Street Country Club: website | Instagram

Get ready for playtime and have fun making custom paper toys. A few templates will be provided and printed on cardstock. Choose your favorite(s) and illustrate a character or color the template with a pattern or design. We’ll cut, fold, and adhere the designs together to make finished 3D paper toys for display or play. No experience necessary. Scissors can be used in lieu of a craft knife. Materials: The materials fee includes cardstock paper, paper toy template prints, self-healing mat, craft knife, metal ruler, bone folder, tape, glue, and a sample of colored pencils/markers. Optional but recommended: Bring your own favorite markers, pens, pencils, and/or colored pencils if you have a favorite set. We will be using light cardstock paper. If you are not comfortable using a craft knife, please bring scissors. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

In this class we will focus on the art of paper folding to achieve beautiful paper sculptures. Focusing on cats and dogs, this class is geared towards beginners and intermediate level origami lovers. We will also learn to interpret origami diagrams and to read origami instructions in books in any language. Origami is a beautiful and extensive art that will bring joy and happiness to your life. Like the grandmaster of origami Akira Yoshizawa said, " When the hands are busy, the heart is serene." Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Are you still paying $4 or more for a pint of kombucha? Learn to make it for pennies a pint at home! This class will cover how to make delicious kombucha safely at home, including secondary flavoring and carbonation. Includes your own SCOBY and a take-home swing-top bottle of seasonal kombucha! - Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and science of kombucha - Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo the techniques for brewing kombucha and also flavoring & carbonating it! - Taste: We'll have a variety of various homemade kombucha flavors to sample - Do It Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own bottle of kombucha with seasonal flavors. SAVE $10 when you bring a friend! (Each guest must have a ticket). For more information visit: fermentersclub.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Illustration for Children’s Books is a comprehensive course in the art of book illustration. Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books! This can be a rewarding career or simply a way to make a special memento for your family . . . or both. In these two weekends we will learn about book design, page layout, character development, and the foundation for interpreting a story. Students will look at assorted styles of illustration from which they will develop their own unique characters and designs. In this class we will complete a rough draft of a 32-page children’s book, then move on to a finished portfolio-ready illustration. Prior drawing experience is helpful but not necessary depending on the story you are illustrating. Materials: Bring the supplies you will need for the first class: drawing pad, pencils, erasers, and sharpener. You may bring in anything you want to illustrate; a poem, a fairy tale, a short story, a biography of a special person, whatever you like and whatever gives you the opportunity to draw and paint the images you want. We will cover different media as the class progresses. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The Gaslamp Quarter transforms into a vibrant hub of excitement, teeming with activations and events that will captivate everyone. In this ultimate guide, we’ll reveal hidden gems, spotlight the best spots, and equip you with everything you need to make the most of your Comic-Con experience. Get ready to dive into the magic! PARTICIPATING RESTUARANTS: Spill The Beans: Shrek Theme Dates: Wednesday, July 24 – Sunday, July 28 Location: 555 Market Street Details: Enjoy a Shrek-themed wonderland with fun food and drinks. Dive into the swamp and embrace your inner ogre! Pendry San Diego: Donut Bar Pop-Up Dates: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Hours: 7/25 & 7/28: 7 am – 2 pm | 7/26 – 7/27: 7 am – 3 pm Location: 550 J Street Details: Satisfy your sweet tooth with exclusive Comic-Con donuts and treats at this pop-up. barleymash: Z’s Hideout Dates: Wednesday, July 24 – Sunday, July 28 Location: 600 Fifth Avenue Details: Sip on Gotham-themed cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere. Try drinks like The Oz, Cat’s Meow, and Flying Falcone. Werewolf American Pub: Comic-Con Celebration Dates: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Location: 627 Fourth Avenue Details: Experience epic themed parties and immerse yourself in the Comic-Con spirit. The Shout! House: Dueling Piano Con 2024 Dates: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Location: 655 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter Details: Enjoy a musical battle with Dueling Piano Con featuring talented piano players. The Tipsy Crow: Naruto Hidden Village Dates: Wednesday, July 24 – Sunday, July 28 Location: 770 Fifth Avenue Details: Enjoy Naruto-themed DJs and exclusive drink specials on all three levels of The Tipsy Crow. Hasta Mañana: Dia de los Heroes Dates: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Location: 310 Fifth Avenue Details: Celebrate Dia de los Heroes with special cocktails and food offerings throughout the weekend. Greystone: Comic-Con Happy Hour Menu Available: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Details: Delight in special Comic-Con menu options during Happy Hour from 4:00 pm – 7 pm. Butcher’s Cut: Comic-Con Menu Available: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Details: Enjoy unique Comic-Con menu offerings at The Butcher’s Cut. Zama: Comic-Con Menu Available: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Details: Treat yourself to a special Comic-Con lunch menu at Zama. Saltwater: Comic-Con Menu Available: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Details: Enjoy special lunch, dinner, and Happy Hour menus at Saltwater. Rustic Root: Comic-Con Specials Available: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Details: Opening at 11 am Thursday and Friday for lunch. Open for brunch at 10 am Saturday & Sunday. Lumi Rooftop: Comic-Con Specials Available: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Details: Enjoy lunch from 12-2:30 PM on Thursday and Friday. Open for brunch starting at 12 pm Saturday & Sunday. Huntress: Comic-Con Specials Available: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Details: Special lunch hours from 12-2:30 PM on Thursday and Friday. Swing Social: Comic-Con Specials Available: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 Details: Opening at 11 am Thursday and Friday for lunch. Brunch starts at 10 am Saturday & Sunday.

This workshop-style course introduces students to the popular and fun printmaking technique of silk screen. Students will create vibrant, multicolor prints using water-based silk-screen materials while exploring their own style and applying this popular method to their own imagery. The direct-on-screen stencil techniques, such as screen filler/drawing fluid or wax crayon, as well as indirect photo-emulsion methods of drawing on Mylar, will be shown; digital file preparation will be explored. Stencil-monotype-printing and mixed-media approaches will be covered. Students will learn how to set up their own DIY studio and will learn all aspects of preparation, setup, and production of fine art prints. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram