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We're revisiting this 2024 feature on San Diego comics creators Chris Ryall and Scott Dunbier as Comic-Con season returns.

Get ready for a night where shakers fly, flavors explode and San Diego’s finest bartenders battle it out behind the bar. Bartender Brawl is more than a cocktail competition—it’s a high-energy, high-stakes showdown packed with surprises, cheers and unforgettable sips. Hosted by Club Kokomo Spirits at the ever-stylish Happy Medium in North Park, this high-spirited evening will feature three epic rounds of fast-paced, creative cocktail making. Bartenders will compete head-to-head, racing against the clock and each other to mix the ultimate drinks based on mystery ingredients and themed challenges. What to Expect: - Front-row action as competitors shake, pour and flair - Complimentary tastings from Club Kokomo Spirits—including tropical RTDs and award-winning small-batch rums like Tahitian Vanilla and Barrel-Finished - Chill beach vibes and serious flavor, courtesy of Club Kokomo—founded by Beach Boys icon Mike Love - Exclusive swag and good vibes all night long Tickets: 21+ Only | RSVP Required Your ticket includes: Full event access, Club Kokomo tastings, Entry for you + one guest! A chance to vibe, sip and cheer your favorite bartender to victory Club Kokomo Spirits on Facebook / Instagram

Native Plant Poaching Presenters: Rose Ramirez & Kevin Alison Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Casa del Prado Rm 101, Balboa Park 6 p.m.: Browsing and socializing 7 p.m.: Presentation begins Attendance is free and open to all View the award winning film “Saging the World” at the meeting. Sage smudging with white sage (Salvia apiana) has become a viral trend. Metric tons of white sage have been poached to supply an international demand. This species is deeply rooted in the cultures and lifeways of the Indigenous communities of Southern California and northern Baja California, the only region where white sage naturally grows. Kevin Alison will discuss poaching of Dudleya species and efforts being taken to protect the plants and prevent their removal from the wild. Dudleya species (liveforevers) have been poached from mainland California and from Santa Catalina Island. Poachers have been caught stealing thousands of plants, shipping them internationally, and selling them as trendy houseplants for top dollar. Investigators now estimate that poachers have stolen several hundreds of thousands of Dudleya plants from California. In 2021 Governor Newsom signed the CNPS-sponsored AB 223 into law, providing important protection for California’s Dudleya species. California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Sunday, June 15 The Ultimate Father’s Day Giveaway at Rustic Root This Father’s Day, we’re raising the stakes—and the steaks. Two lucky winners will take home the ultimate grill setup: A brand-new grill and twelve 16oz ribeyes. How to Enter: – Every Father’s Day reservation = 3 entries – Make your reservation by June 6th = 5 bonus entries – Bonus entry: Comment on our Instagram post Prizes: 1st Place: Grill + 12 Ribeyes 2nd Place: $150 Rustic Root Gift Card 3rd Place: Bottle of Black Market Whiskey Father’s Day BBQ Special We’re serving a mouthwatering BBQ plate featuring: – St. Louis-style pork ribs – Jerk-charred half chicken – Pilsner-braised pork shoulder – Cilantro slaw – Dark brown sugar and molasses baked beans – Creamed corn – Loaded potato – Roasted jalapeño and cheddar cornbread with pecan maple butter Of course, we’ll also be featuring a handcrafted Old Fashioned to toast Dad in style. Celebrate Dad. Win Big. Eat Well. Reservations are filling fast—book now and get in the game. Winners will be announced Monday, June 16th via Instagram and email. Rustic Root - Gaslamp on Facebook / Instagram

St. Paul’s Senior Services invites the community to join Summerfest 2025, its signature fundraising celebration, on Saturday, August 16 at 5 p.m. The event will take place at the scenic Humphreys by the Bay, located at 2241 Shelter Island Drive, and promises a vibrant summer soirée filled with casual, comfortable, and colorful attire — think Hawaiian shirts and summer dresses. This exciting evening benefits the renovation and expansion of the PACE Reasner Center, which will enhance care access for low-income, frail seniors throughout San Diego County. As the first nonprofit in San Diego to launch the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in 2008, St. Paul’s has served more than 4,000 seniors, empowering them to live safely and independently at home by providing integrated medical, social, and home care services. The upcoming renovations will allow the program to grow, serving more than 200 additional participants and strengthening a vital safety net for vulnerable older adults. Guests will enjoy live music from Republic of Music as they mingle in the Lucky Lounge, set inside the glass-enclosed Marina Ballroom, open from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Attendees can also experience a fun photo green screen, explore the silent auction, and participate in RaffleMania for the chance to win outstanding prizes. Delicious bites will be available at various food islands starting at 6:30 p.m. The evening program begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. and will feature welcome remarks from St. Paul’s CEO Michael McHale, a heartfelt testimonial from a current PACE participant, and a live auction followed by a paddle raise, offering guests the opportunity to contribute directly to this impactful cause. Following the program, the dance floor will open at 7:45 p.m. for an evening of celebration under the stars. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event, with guests also able to pledge their participation online prior to the event. The event is expected to welcome between 350 and 400 guests and self-parking is available on-site. Sponsors will enjoy reserved seating, while all other guests may choose seats at non-reserved tables. Evening festivities will be hosted by CBS 8 News Anchor Marcella Lee. Guests are encouraged to embrace the festive atmosphere, support a meaningful cause, and enjoy an unforgettable night at Summerfest 2025. Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Humphreys by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 Tickets & Info: events@stpaulseniors.org | (619) 239-6900 About St. Paul’s Senior Services Founded in 1960, St. Paul’s Senior Services is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to serving the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of San Diego’s aging population. Through innovative programs like PACE, St. Paul’s provides comprehensive and compassionate care to seniors in need. St. Paul’s Senior Services on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Father’s Day in true Anchorman style at ARLO’s Ron Burgundy Brunch. Treat Dad to a morning of delicious bites, DJ beats, and a Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky experience because we love scotch. Scotchy scotch scotch… Here it goes down, down into our belly! Free parking with validation because it's anchorman approved. Plus, think you’ve got the mustache and swagger to match San Diego’s favorite anchorman? Enter the Ron Burgundy look-alike contest at brunch for a chance to win a two-night stay at Town and Country Resort and dinner for two at ARLO. That’s right, two nights of luxurious, leather-bound-book-level relaxation. You stay classy, San Diego. ARLO San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Salsa Under the Stars with Manny Cepeda! Enjoy Latin music and cuisine from the award winning El Comal Restaurant. We're dancing to live music by #1 band The Manny Cepeda Orchestra Quintet! Visit: Latin Fridays: Salsa Under the Stars With Manny Cepeda Orchestra Quintet Manny Cepeda on Instagram and Facebook

The ruling was a win for immigrant advocacy groups that sued over the president's order, which they say put thousands of lives at risk.

The ruling opens a potential pathway for AI companies to train large language models on copyrighted works without authors' consent — but only if copies of the works were obtained legally.

Award-winning writer Lenore Greiner will show you how to bring your writing to life by creating a sense of place through journaling. Whether a novelist, non-fiction writer, or travel writer, discover the tools and techniques for capturing your experiences and thoughts and enriching your writing. A powerful way to unlock your creativity, learn how journal-keeping helps you capture your thoughts, feelings, lessons, and experiences, transforming your journal into a valuable resource for your future writing. Discover how to chronicle it all with dictation, video, water-resistant journals, or simply a pen. Lenore also provides you with powerful writing prompts to inspire your journaling. And she’ll teach you about the most important things to include in your notebook while on the road. Don’t miss this opportunity to create a sense of place through journaling. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook