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The Anopheles stephensi is a well-known malaria mosquito, but still sort of new in Ethiopia, where it has caused dramatic, out-of-season outbreaks in ill-equipped cities, new research shows.

Boulder is again under a red flag warning for extreme wildfire danger as powerful winds like those that fanned a destructive blaze in December return to the drought stricken region.

The Senate has approved a measure meant to avert a railroad strike in eight days — without the paid sick days rail workers have been asking for.

Millions of people in Afghanistan are facing hunger and starvation amid a prolonged drought and economic crash. A World Food Program spokesperson says a new urban class of hungry people has emerged.

In our current drought, saving water is more important than ever, but did you know that water conservation can help reduce pollution in our oceans? During our What to Know about H2O webinar, you’ll learn about where our water comes from, some easy tips for conserving water, and how to prevent pollution in our neighborhoods and local waterways. We’ll also discuss money saving rebates offered by the City of San Diego that can help your home become more water wise, and answer any questions you might have about the specifics of these programs. Date | Tuesday, February 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location | Online Register here for free! Please register to receive the Zoom link. This is a free event open to the public. For more information, please visit cleansd.org/event/what-to-know-about-h2o/.

Ferocious wildfires are burning in Spain and France, which evacuated thousands of people and scrambled water-bombing planes and firefighters. Officials and scientists cited climate change as a factor.

San Diego county health officials announced 355 new infections on Monday and the likely culprit is the more contagious Delta variant of the virus. Plus, a new survey finds that 54% of unvaccinated San Diego County residents are unlikely to get vaccinated. The group most unlikely are white, educated and have higher incomes. And, as America's war in Afghanistan winds down, one San Diego couple is still coping with the loss of their son in a helicopter crash there 15 years ago. Also, California is in the grip of a drought and some experts think regional water restrictions might be a good idea to allow for a targeted approach to water waste. And, an infectious disease expert weighs in on masking in schools. Finally, San Diego author Anisha Bhatia talks about writing about culture. She will be part of the San Diego Writers Festival this weekend.

From the organizers: Campana Studios x HSCC present: Native Plants Printmaking Workshop 🌱 Date: October 16, 2021 Time: 12-2 p.m. Location: 530 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA Cost: Donation-based/pay what you wish (Participation includes lino cutting tools, a linoleum block per student, ink, as many prints as the participant would like to roll!) Register now: bit.ly/campanastudios ❀ About the Workshop ❀ Through the creation of regional, drought tolerant, and indigenous plants themed relief prints, participants will gain a hands on understanding on linocut printmaking and learn about the role indigenous plants play in our ecosystem. Workshop provided by @campanastudios and taught by artist Daisy Camacho ( @daydreambydaisy ). ❀ About the Artist ❀ Daisy Camacho is a designer as well as a mixed media visual artist based in San Diego, CA. Her creative work ranges from digital to traditional art, more specifically working with graphic design, illustration, and printmaking. Passionate about visual communication, her work focuses on aesthetic forms and unconventional design which touch on topics such as environmental, social, and mental health issues. Become an effective steward of our local ecology by creating art that reflects California Natives.

The utility said Monday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the U.S. Forest Service is conducting a criminal investigation into the Mosquito Fire.

Conservationists say a sustainable fishing program has helped the recovery of the local pirarucu — which can be up to 10-feet long and weigh 450 pounds.