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The KPBS Summer Music Series celebrates local music. Each week features performances and interviews with San Diego musicians representing a cross-section of the region's diverse music scene.

San Diego officials have pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the next 13 years. But now the city wants to spend more than $20 million to expand a freeway. In other news, one San Diego city councilman wants to give employees more parental leave. Plus, Chula Vista voters will elect a new mayor this November. We break down that race.

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved.

Geert Wilders, who has made a name for himself through his anti-Islam and anti-European Union rhetoric, appears to be in the lead in the Netherlands' election with the most parliamentary seats.

A deal to pause the fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners would begin Friday morning, according to the foreign ministry in Qatar.

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The Alt Protein Project works to promote alternatives to animal proteins, as a means to create more sustainable, equitable, and safe food systems. This event is a regional summit aimed at education, networking, and interdisciplinary community building within the food systems space. There will be multiple panel discussions, student and external organizations tabling, food tastings, and more. The event is free to the public and will be a great opportunity for community members to learn more about these pressing issues, and how to get involved - even build careers - in alternative proteins and sustainable food systems. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

We invite you to join us for a special show, party, and fundraiser on Friday, March 31 for Mockingbird Improv Theatre’s one-year anniversary. The evening will feature a variety show featuring all Mockingbird show casts and a party where there will also be opportunities to add your name to the theater as a supporter. You can expect an abbreviated version of many of our shows such as: -On that Note: An improvised family-friendly musical -All Hands on Deck: A game-based show similar to Whose Line is it Anyway -Improv Vs Standup: A more mature show that features both stand up comedians and improvisors who will perform scenes based on their set There will also be ample opportunity to grab a drink, snacks, and mingle with your friends or family. Admission to this evening-long event is $20 General or $25 with one free drink ticket. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Spring is in Bloom and our Love for Pets is too! Join us Saturday, March 25 for a Pet Fair from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. -San Diego County Animal Services, Carlsbad will be onsite for Pet Adoptions and Microchip Clinic ($20 cash/check only). -Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet Food Bank will be collecting the following items: Dry and Canned Cat Food, Dry and Canned Dog Food, Cat Treats, Dog Treats, 6ft. Leashes. Ziploc Snack and Sandwich Sized Bags. -Kahoots Feed and Pet, Carlsbad - Kahoots is your local family pet supply store; strengthening the bond between pets and pet parents of our community; services such as dental exam and pet examinations will be provided on site. -Bob Baker Subaru - will be promoting pet products suitable for Subaru vehicles. -The Carlsbad Cookie Company and will also be baking up some tasty pet friendly treats. Come join in on the Paw-fect Fun! The Pet Fair will be held at Carlsbad Premium Outlets in Center Court near Tommy Hilfiger.

When managed poorly, storm water run-off can wash away topsoil and pollute our waterways with sediment, chemicals, and nutrients. Our panel of experts will discuss their involvement in creating a win-win outcome at County of San Diego’s watershed protection and composting demonstration site, located within Ramona’s International Equestrian Center. Please register here. Unincorporated residents can receive a free food scraps caddy, courtesy of the County of San Diego. Panelists include: - Kelsea Jacobsen, Solana Center’s Environmental Education Programs Manager, will serve as the panel moderator. She has a BA in Environmental Studies with a Focus in Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems from UC Santa Cruz. - Nancy Zadrozny of Ramona’s International Equestrian Center has a background in horticulture and ecology, along with 15 years experience as vice president of an engineering construction firm. She served as manager of the San Diego Country Estates’ Equestrian Centers for five years and is currently the manager of their Landscape Department. She is also a member of Back Country Horsemen, San Vicente Saddle Club, and the Ramona Trails Association. - Craig Kolodge, Ph.D., is the former academic advisor, field plant pathologist and county director for the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Santa Clara County. He currently serves as the Business Development and Sustainability Manager for San Pasqual Valley Soils. Craig is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and an expert in the use of compost-based Sustainable Management Practices (SMPs) for storm water management and industrial pollution management (Trainer of Record for Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner – QISP statewide program). - Josh Robinson holds a Master’s Degree in Ecological Landscape Design. He is the director and co-founder of the San Diego Sustainable Living Institute and is a principal landscape designer for Ecology Artisans. His work has been featured in two books: Art Ludwig’s Create an Oasis with Greywater, and Toby Hemenway’s Gaia’s Garden. Panelists will discuss: - Mid scale windrow composting - Compost, compost socks, and compost blankets - Water catchment basins and rock interrupters - Native plantings Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego. Thanks to our partner, San Diego Country Estates. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter