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As Part of the Far South Border North Grant Katie Ruiz, The founder of the Pompom Project engaged the community throughout the city of San Diego in Craft making- Pompom workshops. Ruiz's ongoing Pompom Project engages diverse communities in a collaborative creative process. The experience of coming together to create with one's hands and working towards a shared goal promotes investment and pride in community and shared spaces. Through the communal act of making, strangers come together to work for a common goal resulting in relationship building and community care. Hundreds of participants produced over 1000 pompoms during 8 public workshops over the last four months. The free workshops offered lessons on "Craftivism" a term coined by Betsy Greer in 2003 which refers to craft and activism coming together through art. The Pompoms have been installed in two locations; Sew Loka, a textile store in Logan Heights that focuses on slow fashion and community building, and Villa Merced, senior community room, a branch of Casa Familiar. Sew Loka comprises partners Claudia Biezunski Rodriguez and Manny Biezunski, both of whom are artist. Claudia makes one of one clothing items from recycled and reclaimed materials. Manny is a videographer and marketing person who created a documentary of the pompom project FBSN grant process. The reveal of the public facing art installation and the documentary will be on view at the reception on May 25, 2024 from 12 - 6 p.m. During the reception you are invited to view the new Pompom installation, watch the documentary of the process, make your own pompom, and view one of a kind Sew Loka fashions. For more information visit: katieruizart.com Stay Connected on Instagram

The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified in recent weeks along the border with Lebanon. Some Israelis in the north say they feel resigned to the possibility of war.

Join Fox’s “Next Level Chef” co-star and Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars” winner Richard Blais and his wife, Jazmin for a one-night meet and greet event to celebrate the launch of the couple’s first collaborative cookbook “Plant Forward: 100 Bold Recipes for a Mostly Healthy Lifestyle.” Taking place at California English, Blais’ fine-casual restaurant showcasing cheeky cuisine inspired by the Southern California coast and English pub classics, on Wednesday, November 29 from 5:30pm to 7pm. Attendees of the event will receive a signed copy of the book along with the opportunity to meet Richard and Jazmin. This is Richard’s third cookbook and the first one he has done in collaboration with his wife, Jazmin. San Diego marks the final stop in Richard and Jazmin’s cookbook tour. Tickets can be purchased online for $49. “Plant Forward” offers a look inside the Blais’ kitchen showing how the couple eats and maintains healthy habits when the TV cameras are off. Richard and Jazmin team up to show you how to have fun with cooking, taking produce to an entirely new level without having to abandon meat or dairy entirely! The book features 100 bold recipes for a mostly healthy lifestyle without abandoning meat or dairy entirely. After the event, guests are welcome to enjoy drinks and a delicious dinner at Chef Richard Blais’ California English. Stay Connected on Facebook

SeaWorld San Diego is launching Memorial Day weekend celebrations beginning Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. A Memorial Day Flag Ceremony will take place daily to honor fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces at 10 a.m. The park will also feature live musical performances by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band at Skytower Lawn stage. From Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27, SeaWorld San Diego will honor the military with a firework spectacular salute 10 minutes prior to the park’s closure. Additionally, each orca and dolphin presentation at the park will include a military recognition. SeaWorld San Diego will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer through May 27 to visit SeaWorld San Diego with their free tickets. Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long. The offer is part of United Parks & Resorts’ Waves of Honor program, a longstanding partnership saluting active-duty military members, veterans and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year. Eligible U.S military veterans and retirees can register for complimentary single-day ticket(s) for themselves and up to three dependents before May 27 at www.WavesofHonor.com. SeaWorld San Diego is also offering guests up to 50% off Tickets, Fun Cards and Passes during its Memorial Day Sale now through May 27 at www.seaworldsandiego.com. Annual Pass Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits, and first to know about major park announcements. In 2024, Pass Members will be the first to view SeaWorld’s newest exhibit, "Jewels of the Sea, A Jellyfish Experience," the immersive and interactive aquarium. For more information on SeaWorld San Diego’s Memorial Day Weekend Celebration and to purchase Annual Passes and Fun Cards visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Memorial Day events take place May 24 through May 27: Friday, May 24: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, May 26: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday, May 27: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has never responded to deadly or damaging extreme heat. Environmental groups and labor unions are asking for that to change.

The Los Angeles Clippers forward is among the five first-time Olympians on the team.

The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Climate change means more extreme weather across the U.S. That’s a challenge for weather forecasters.

Advocates anticipate relief for many, yet have concerns of potential hesitancy to apply for health care.

California will have to build public charging stations at an unprecedented pace to meet the needs of 7 million electric cars expected on its roads.