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State funding has been secured for San Diego’s homeless outreach programs. In other news, we look at how a community garden in City Heights is healing a patch of land and the people who tend it. Plus, a street in Barrio Logan will be renamed Saturday after the neighborhood’s priest Father Brown, who died in 2020.

Starting in late September, Americans will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests that will be delivered to your mailbox. The tests will be able to detect newer variants of the virus.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, spent time in the hospital after being infected with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson said.

The two sides have been in disagreement about whether Amazon bears legal responsibility to its delivery drivers, who are technically employed by third-party companies but deliver Amazon packages.

Prosecutors opened an investigation into culpable shipwreck and multiple manslaughter after a yacht capsized off the coast of Sicily, killing seven people onboard. No suspect is currently identified.

The internationally-renowned piano duo of Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi will play classics from the Great American songbook in a setting of 4 hands on 2 pianos and 4 hands on one piano. The husband-wife team uses a jazzy swing and stride style to convey love of important music from American musicals, films, and other compositions. The duo plays concerts throughout Europe and the United States. St. Mark’s congregants love the music performed by the duo and have invited the duo back for their fourth concert at St. Mark’s. YouTube has many examples of the duo’s concerts.

In 2022, Jewish Family Service of San Diego rolled out San Diego for Every Child Guaranteed Income Project – the first of its kind in the region – which provides direct cash assistance to those in need. To share the moving stories of those impacted by this pilot program JFS has created “The Bigger Picture: Guaranteed Income for the Future of San Diego” – a traveling photo exhibit comprised of 20 vibrant oversized photos with poignant glimpses into the everyday lives of the families assisted, in their homes, caring for their children and at work. “We are thrilled to have partnered with humanitarian photographer Michele Zousmer for this powerful exhibit,” Khea Pollard, director of economic mobility and opportunity for Jewish Family Service, said. “This beautiful photo series depicts heartwarming, intimate moments that bring our community together and convey the kind of life we can – and should – collectively provide for our children and families.” The event includes a panel conversation with program participants and the photographer, and light refreshments. Jan. 29 to Feb. 9 (touring exhibit continues throughout 2024) Opening Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on Facebook / Instagram Jewish Family Service of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The iconic Taco Bell restaurant has arrived in Vista! Taco Bell will host a grand opening event on February 7 to celebrate this momentous occasion. The festivities will kick off at 4:30 p.m., marking the official inauguration of the Vista Taco Bell. On February 7, guests can munch on free Taco Bell bites while enjoying a performance from the Vista High School Regimental Band and Pageantry Corps in the parking lot. To place an order at the new Vista Taco Bell restaurant, simply download the Taco Bell app from the App Store or Google Play. We can't wait to serve you!

Love at first bite! Join us for an exclusive Valentine’s Day Cider & Dessert Pairing, featuring delectable custom-made treats by North of 72 Bakery. 📅 Date: February 14 🕓 Time: 4-10 p.m. 📍 Location: Bivouac Ciderworks, 3986 30th St. For just $35 per person, treat your taste buds to a delightful journey with our specially curated pairings: 🍒 Cherries Jubilee Cider: A fusion of cherry, vanilla bean, and orange peel, perfectly paired with an orange vanilla bean cheesecake adorned with a sweet candy heart. 💖 Pink Velvet Strawberry Cider: Immerse yourself in the romance of this cider, accompanied by a luscious princess cake, crowned with strawberry compote, a dollop of whipped cream, and heart sprinkles. 🍫 Oddish Wine X Bivouac Syrah Pear Cider: Embark on a divine experience with this unique pairing: notes of pear, berry and juicy red wine complimented by a rich chocolate heart tart. Feel free to drop by anytime between 4-10pm to savor these delightful combinations. We recommend making a dinner reservation to complement your evening, allowing you to seamlessly transition from a delectable meal to dessert. Our cozy taproom, adorned with Valentine's Day decorations, sets the stage for a perfect foodie Valentine's Day celebration. Secure your spot now and make this Valentine's Day a culinary adventure to remember!

Love puns? O-PUN the door to happiness at Pundemnoium! San Diego's Only Pun Competition. Pundemonium! is a three-part event and comedy show based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide. Watch or compete, it's PUN either way. Curious about competing? There are three ways you can do that! 1. Give a two-minute speech riddled with puns on a topic of your choice in "Battle of the PUNdits." NO NEED TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE, but we always appreciate a heads-up that you're participating to sarah.flocken@gmail.com. Check out this video for examples of pun speeches from world champions: https://www.punoffatx.brushsquaremuseums.org/watch 2. Write down as many puns as you can think of on a given topic in two minutes during "Punslingers." You can do this in teams AND you can sign up for it at the show. 3. Go head-to-head with opponents in a tournament-style pun-off in "The Punger Games." It's like the nerdiest rap battle you've ever seen. Skip ahead in this video a bit to see examples of how a truly epic pun-off goes: https://www.punoffatx.brushsquaremuseums.org/watch