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Supervisor Tara Lawson-Remer spearheaded the Sustainable, Equitable and Local Food Sourcing Program. Local farmers say it's a game changer.

Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Visit the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes. No appointment necessary, all ages welcome! Available equipment and materials (while supplies last) to help mend your costume: Sewing machines, 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Desktop Cutters, Soldering Irons and more Sewing supplies (needles, thread, seam rippers, scissors, safety pins, etc.) Different types of adhesives (hot glue guns, wood glue, tacky glue, super glue, duct tape, electrical tape, transparent tape, etc.) Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL). This FREE five-day conference will take place at the San Diego Central Library during Comic-Con® from July 24-28, and will explore the role comics play in promoting education and literacy for all ages. Those in the library and education fields are invited to learn creative and exciting ways to incorporate comics and other popular arts into their work. Through presentations and panel discussions, the Conference hopes to engage the community and promote comics as a medium for learning. Seating is not guaranteed and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is for interest only and does not guarantee a seat. Join us on Wednesday for Teaching and Learning with Comics: An Interactive Workshop This is a hands-on workshop for anyone looking to use comics in a classroom. Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools), Susan Kirtley (Portland State University), and Antero Garcia (Stanford University) guide educators in curating powerful classroom curricula, from mini-lessons to complete units, that incorporate the medium of comics. Participants engage in activities that model how to develop superhero readers and writers in K–12 classrooms. Comic-Con badge-holders with valid single same-day or four-day badges are welcome to attend and are not required to register. In addition to CCEL, San Diego Public Library hosts themed San Diego Comic-Con programming leading up to and through the days of the conference. Please visit our website for more information. Full Schedule: Wednesday, July 24 from 4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Earlier this year, tens of thousands of Democratic primary voters cast ballots marked "uncommitted" in protest of Biden's policy on Israel and Gaza. So how are those voters feeling now, with Harris?

The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 sports. Here's what to know and how to watch.

Paramount+ is bringing The Lodge back to San Diego Comic-Con for a second year with more titles, iconic franchise celebrations, and immersive activations than ever before! The Lodge will offer the ultimate fan experience featuring themed activations and swag to take home for fans of all ages from popular titles and franchises like STAR TREK, TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, IF, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and many more. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/step-back-into-paramounts-the-lodge-at-san-diego-comic-con-2024/ Paramount+ on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram / X / YouTube

Disney’s Enter The Forbidden Zone: Fans will be transported through the legacy of this global epic franchise in the new Planet of the Apes Experience Don’t have a badge for Comic-Con International? Not to worry, everyone is welcome to attend this unique experience! 20th Century Studios’ summer epic action-adventure, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will reign at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International. Fans in San Diego will have multiple opportunities to engage with filmmakers, artists and talent that created this masterpiece. WHEN: Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July 28 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sunday only) WHAT: Dive into six decades of one of the world’s most popular and thought-provoking franchises with this immersive exhibition of costumes, comics, props, and so much more from the beloved Planet of The Apes series. Go behind-the-scenes on the latest hit film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and re-live some of the best moments and most compelling characters that have graced both page and screen since the dramatic cinematic debut of Planet of the Apes in 1968. WHERE: San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (across the street from the Convention Ctr) at 200 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego

The Escondido Creek Conservancy, a non-profit organization, invites you to a family-friendly outdoor festival at the gorgeous Mountain Meadow Preserve in Hidden Meadows. Join us for a day filled with nature-based activities suitable for all ages and physical abilities; the schedule of activities is on the registration site. For those who prefer a leisurely experience, please relax on the Conservancy's veranda with a good book or explore nature-based booths to learn more about local flora and fauna. Others can join the Conservancy on an interpretive hike to get their steps in for the day while they learn about the Conservancy's work to preserve and restore the Escondido Creek watershed. There will also be a silent auction! The cost is $50 for individuals, $75 for couples, and $100 for a family of four. Children 5 and under are free. A healthy lunch is included in your ticket price. Your ticket to this event is a contribution to our fundraising efforts, supporting the crucial work of Conservancy educators in providing outdoor learning opportunities. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Conservancy's outdoor education programs benefiting youth and adults in North County. Annually, the Conservancy reaches over 15,000 individuals, with a focus on many from disadvantaged communities, through its programs, events, and exhibits. Your participation helps us continue our mission and make a positive impact in our community. The Escondido Creek Conservancy on Facebook / Instagram

Activists noted that Native American voter turnout in swing states is what helped President Biden win during the last cycle.

Leonard Riggio transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller before his company was overtaken by the rise of Amazon.