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Native Plant Poaching Presenters: Rose Ramirez & Kevin Alison Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Casa del Prado Rm 101, Balboa Park 6 p.m.: Browsing and socializing 7 p.m.: Presentation begins Attendance is free and open to all View the award winning film “Saging the World” at the meeting. Sage smudging with white sage (Salvia apiana) has become a viral trend. Metric tons of white sage have been poached to supply an international demand. This species is deeply rooted in the cultures and lifeways of the Indigenous communities of Southern California and northern Baja California, the only region where white sage naturally grows. Kevin Alison will discuss poaching of Dudleya species and efforts being taken to protect the plants and prevent their removal from the wild. Dudleya species (liveforevers) have been poached from mainland California and from Santa Catalina Island. Poachers have been caught stealing thousands of plants, shipping them internationally, and selling them as trendy houseplants for top dollar. Investigators now estimate that poachers have stolen several hundreds of thousands of Dudleya plants from California. In 2021 Governor Newsom signed the CNPS-sponsored AB 223 into law, providing important protection for California’s Dudleya species. California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for our All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair on Friday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center, 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126. It’s one of our favorite days of the year! All activities and resources are free and open to the public. Kids of all abilities will love this event, brought to you by the Special Needs Resource Foundation. Below is just a glimpse of what to expect: • Activity stations • Prizes • Crafts* • Character meet and greets • Family resources • Networking • Shopping • Games • Free parking • More! Activity stations for kids include favorites: Olaf Snowball Toss, Pokémon Scavenger Hunt, Super Wheelchair Awareness Course, Super Hero City Speedway, Crown-a-Polooza and more! Character meet and greets: Say hello to Princess Ariel and other beloved characters at this fun-filled event the family will love. Family resources and networking: Resource and service providers will be on-site to speak with parents and offer helpful information. Be sure to pick up a copy of Flourishing Families at the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego booth. ShopAble Bazaar: Stop by to browse and buy amazing products and valuable services from business owners with disabilities. Sensory Time: From 11 to 11:30 a.m., families who need a quieter environment can enjoy the event with just one opening announcement and no music to create a calm atmosphere. Sign up to join us for this amazing day of inclusivity. Visit: https://specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com/ Special Needs Resource Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Back for another unforgettable season, The Marine Room’s Summer High Tide Dinner Series returns on June 23 and continues monthly through August 22, inviting guests to experience the beauty of La Jolla’s coastline as waves, driven by the moon’s gravitational pull, surge and crash against the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests can reserve an early Rising Tide Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and enjoy the start of the waves paired with either a limited à la carte menu or a three-course dinner crafted by Executive Chef Ananda Bareño for $125 per person. For those seeking the most dramatic views of the evening, the High Tide Dinner begins at 7 p.m. with a specially curated four-course menu by Chef Ananda Bareño, served as the waves reach their peak, and includes live music and a sunset toast for $165 per person. Guests may also upgrade to the Chef’s Table Experience for $250 per person, which includes a sommelier-paired wine experience, additional courses, a visit from the chef, and a take-home gift. The Rising Tide and High Tide Dinners will be available on June 23-25, July 22-24, and August 20-22. To make a reservation, visit https://www.marineroom.com/upcoming-happenings/. The Marine Room on Facebook / Instagram

Join Southern Caregiver Resource Center at our office for an afternoon of art and networking! We invite community members and affiliated organizations alike to the unveiling of “Portraits in Caregiving”, a series of photographs honoring the caregiving experience. This exhibit captures the essence of family and unconditional love through intimate and tender moments found in the routine of caregiving. Guests will have the opportunity to speak to the photographers as well as the featured caregivers. SCRC’s staff will also be present to give you a tour of our office space, share information about our vital support services for caregivers, and discuss professional networking and corporate partnership opportunities. This reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served throughout the event. We look forward to hosting you! Visit our office any time between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, August 15 for an inside look into the caregiving experience and how SCRC’s evidence-based support programs can help those starting their own caregiving journey. Learn more and RSVP at caregivercenter.org/portraits! Southern Caregiver Resource Center on Facebook / Instagram

Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020.

Mavericks Beach Club has introduced a new event to their weekly lineup of entertainment – BINGO! Every other Thursday throughout summer, head to the PB beach bar for Bingo Remixed, with Bingo Remixed SD. Described as where music lovers meet game night, Bingo is a high-energy, music-fueled experience where the playlist steals the show, and the vibes are always on point. Mavericks will be giving away big prizes to winners, and all can enjoy $5 Dobel Tequila Shots and $5 Jiant Hard Teas during the games, which begin at 7 p.m. Grab a drink, grab a card, and get ready to sing, dance, and laugh your way through two nights of music bingo magic at Mavericks Beach Club, located at 860 Garnet Avenue. Mavericks Beach Club on Facebook / Instagram

White supremacist tropes and ironic viral jokes illustrate the administration's project of redefining who belongs in the United States.

Join Indivisible North County San Diego and our coalition of regional groups for an afternoon of good eats, great company, and bold action! Connect with neighbors who share your values, enjoy a laid-back potluck, and help spark the next wave of change together. Step 1: Eat & Mingle – When you arrive, you’ll be grouped with neighbors who could become your next activist crew—or just great new friends! Enjoy a potluck feast, swap stories, and build connections. Want to stick with a buddy? Just add their name to the signup form! Please bring a folding chair. Step 2: Dream Big & Take Action – After dinner, it’s time for Resistance Lab! In your small groups, you’ll brainstorm creative ways to make an impact—post-carding, flyering, fundraising, or something totally fresh. No pressure, just good vibes and great ideas to keep the movement rolling! Bring a Dish or Treat! – [Sign up](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ADA92AA4F4CF8-57230292-social) to bring a dish to share or a baked good to raise funds. All proceeds go toward funding our July 27 Town Hall Event with Rep. Sara Jacobs at the California Center for the Arts. Change happens when we come together—so come hungry, leave inspired, and let’s make a difference side by side [POTLUCK + BAKE SALE SIGNUP](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ADA92AA4F4CF8-57230292-social)

Employees at the General Services Administration are scrambling to lease offices to accommodate a rapid increase of immigration enforcement officers carrying out widespread raids across the country.

The U.S. job market showed more signs of weakness Friday, as the Labor Department reported just 22,000 jobs added in August. Revised figures show the economy lost jobs in June, for the first time since the pandemic winter of 2020.