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  • The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversify what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat.
  • Cinema Under The Stars presents “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. Saturday,December 9 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under the Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: (619) 295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17- $20 Ages: 13+ “INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY” (2023. 155 min. PG-13) - Harrison Ford again dons the fedora for the rip-roaring, high-octane farewell. Indy is pulled into a globe-trotting quest to prevent a Nazi scientist (Mads Mikkelson) from obtaining a mystical artifact that can create fissures in time and alter the course of history. More information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office. Visit https://www.www.topspresents.com or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.
  • San Diego County's top transportation official is stepping down at the end of the year. In other news, enforcement of San Diego's recently passed Unsafe Camping Ordinance is now in effect. Plus, the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park is starting a new program to reach families in underserved neighborhoods called Community Mornings.
  • The FIRST Robotics World Championships are being held in Houston this week, with nine local teams traveling to Texas to compete.
  • From the bookstore: Neal Shusterman discusses "GLEANINGS" Hybrid In-Store and Virtual Book Signing! This is an IN-STORE EVENT that will also be broadcasted live through Crowdcast for those unable to attend in person. This event will consist of a 30 minute talk, followed by the book signing. ATTENDING THE EVENT IN PERSON: Your Purchase of a "GLEANINGS" will get you Numbered Ticket for the signing portion of the event, which will take place after the discussion. Tell us in the comments section if you'll be attending the event so we can assign you a ticket. Those who don't have a ticket may still attend, but must wait at the end of the line to get their item(s) signed. NOT ATTENDING THE EVENT IN PERSON: Mysterious Galaxy's virtual events are hosted on Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event and here to view our virtual code of conduct. Accessibility: Real-time captioning for all Crowdcast events is available via Google Chrome. For enabling captions, please follow this guide. More info here. How to Order a Signed/Personalized Book from Neal Shusterman if you're not attending the event Add any of Neal's available backlist of books to your cart. At checkout in the "order comments" box write "signed only" or to whom your book should be personalized (i.e. "To: Ms. Galaxy"). Requests for anything beyond a name, like a note or quote, are up to the author's discretion and are not guaranteed. Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. pt. on the day of the event (November 19). Please call the store if you wish to purchase a book, or add/alter personalization to an existing order, after this time. About the Author NEAL SHUSTERMAN is the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, including the "Unwind dystology", the "Skinjacker trilogy", "DOWNSIDERS", and "CHALLENGER DEEP", which won the National Book Award. "SCYTHE", the first book in his latest series, "Arc of a Scythe", is a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows. Neal is the father of four, all of whom are talented writers and artists themselves. About "GLEANINGS" There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. Centuries passed between the Thunderhead cradling humanity and Scythe Goddard trying to turn it upside down. For years humans lived in a world without hunger, disease, or death with Scythes as the living instruments of population control. Neal Shusterman—along with collaborators David Yoon, Jarrod Shusterman, Sofía Lapuente, Michael H. Payne, Michelle Knowlden, and Joelle Shusterman—returns to the world throughout the timeline of the "Arc of a Scythe" series. Discover secrets and histories of characters you’ve followed for three volumes and meet new heroes, new foes, and some figures in between. Follow the author on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
  • The number of U.S. children dying from gunshot wounds has climbed in recent years. Keeping guns out of reach is one way to curb the trend — others argue to teach kids to handle guns responsibly.
  • Guns are now the leading cause of death among American children. And many more children are injured in shootings, putting them at risk for life-altering disability, pain, and mental trauma.
  • More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them. Most don't even offer child care.
  • Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.
  • As the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of traditional media, O'Brien's renaissance provides an example for the future.
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