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The U.S. military's new, expanded combat training of Ukrainian forces began in Germany on Sunday. Until now the Pentagon had declined to say exactly when the training would start.

Wildfires are burning across California while local fire departments are facing a shortage in recruits for firefighter positions. Meanwhile, local Afghan families are speaking out about their recent escape from Afghanistan. Also, Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss died from injuries suffered in the Kabul Airport bombing. He was likely the final U.S. service member to die in a war that killed more than 2,400.

The Iranian American businessman's hunger strike marks seven years after he was left out of a prisoner swap when the Iran nuclear deal took effect. He's appealing to President Biden for action.

North Coast Rep announces the return engagement of AN ILIAD, a dynamic tour-de-force adaptation of Homer’s classic poem about the Trojan War. A war-weary poet recalls the nobility, savagery and valor of the battles and warriors, while deftly exploring the human costs of war through the centuries. Award-winning actor Richard Baird vividly brings to life the power and humor of this brilliant adaptation by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare. With an evocative accompaniment by Amanda Schaar, this is an enthralling, theatrical experience that is not to be missed. David Ellenstein directs the award-winning Richard Baird on North Coast Rep’s mainstage. The play was streamed last year as part of our steaming series and David Ellenstein felt it was an important piece of theatre and that our audience should see this live on stage. Set by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett and props by Phillip Korth. Aaron Rumley is the Stage Manager and Lighting/Sound Designer. AN ILIAD will be performed from March 31 – April 10 as a limited run at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $49 and can be purchased at www.northcoastrep.org or at the Box Office (858) 481-1055.

Artists will be opening their studios to the public at 7 PM. RSVP on our website to let us know you're coming! Performances start at 7:30 PM Chris Warren Ania Sundstrom with her trio Figmentum Jonathan Piper Nick Lesley with his band Necking Holi March 18th also marks the celebration of Holi, the Indian festival that ushers in spring. People traditionally celebrate it as a day of spreading happiness and love, and color each other with different colored powders. We will be (lightly) coloring anyone who wants to participate! COVID-19 Protocols Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for entry. Please be prepared to wear a mask when asked. Each artist will determine the boundaries for their own studio space. Location and Parking We share the property with other tenants, so street parking is all we are able to offer. The entrance to Space 4 Art is located on 16th St, near J St, directly across from Goodwill. A staff member will be posted at the gate to let you in.

Join Solana Center for this 2-hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and interactive demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. Special offer for those with plots at Sweetwater Community Garden! Gardeners are eligible to receive 1 free Soil Saver compost bin per person, per garden plot by attending the workshop*, courtesy of the County of San Diego. To reserve your free bin, please email compost@solanacenter.org by 12 PM on Thursday, May 12 so we can bring your bin to the workshop. *If you have not received a free bin at a previous workshop/webinar. Este seminario se ofrecerá en español al mediodía durante el mismo día 12- 2pm. In this workshop, we will cover the following: - What is composting and why it is so important - What tools and materials you'll need - Which items are compostable and which are not - Building and maintaining a compost pile > One lucky attendee will WIN a free raffle prize! Hold your spot: English - https://bit.ly/3JH6dLD Spanish - https://bit.ly/3JHQJGW Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego

Coming soon from Ken Burns and Florentine Films – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN premieres this April on KPBS TV. This two-part, four-hour documentary explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States. The “Conversations on Franklin” series kicks off March 3! These events will feature dynamic discussion on Benjamin Franklin’s life and impact on our history. All events are free and open to the public. Register below: Thursday, March 3 @ 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET): Franklin and Writing (in partnership with GBH) Register Now. Tuesday, March 8 @ 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET): Franklin and Innovation (in partnership with WNET) Register Now. Tuesday, March 29 @ 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET): Franklin and Revolution (in partnership with WHYY) Register Now.

YouTube Stream: https://youtu.be/iDKcTHsu5WY Amy Franceschini is an artist and designer whose work facilitates encounter, exchange and tactile forms of inquiry by calling into question the "certainties" of a given time or place where a work is situated. An overarching theme in her work is a perceived conflict between "humans" and "nature". Her projects reveal the history and currents of contradictions related to this divide by challenging systems of exchange and the tools we use to "hunt" and "gather". Using this as a starting point, she creates relational objects that invoke action and inquiry; not only to imagine, but also to participate in and initiate change in the places we live. In 1995, Amy founded Futurefarmers, an international group of artists, anthropologists, farmers and architects who work together to propose alternatives to the social, political and environmental organization of space. Their design studio serves as a platform to support art projects, an artist in residence program and their research interests. Futurefarmers use various media to deconstruct systems to visualize and understand their intrinsic logics; food systems, public transportation, education. Through this disassembly they find new narratives and reconfigurations that form alternatives to the principles that once dominated these systems. They have created temporary schools, books, bus tours, and large-scale exhibitions internationally. Amy received her BFA from San Francisco State University in Photography and her MFA from Stanford University. She has taught in the visual arts graduate programs at California College of the Arts in San Francisco and Stanford University and is currently faculty in the Eco-Social masters program at the Free University in Bolzano, Italy. Amy is a 2009 Guggenheim fellow, a 2019 Rome Prize Fellow and has received grants from the Cultural Innovation Fund, Creative Work Fund and the Graham Foundation. https://www.futurefarmers.com/

Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 30 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. As her friend Dave Attell says, “I’d hate to follow her.” Jessica’s new one-hour special "Talking to Myself" which is executive produced by Bill Burr premiered on Comedy Central on December 6.

The Port of San Diego invites the public to attend a virtual community workshop as part of the next step in redesigning Pepper Park on the National City Bayfront. The virtual community meeting will offer an opportunity for members of the community to provide feedback on three conceptual plans that are based on public input collected during previous Pepper Park outreach efforts. The site plans will showcase how new park elements – like a splash pad, group picnic areas, playground upgrades, etc. – can fit within the existing park and the future 2.5-acre expansion. As a Port of communities, the Port of San Diego’s goal is to transform Pepper Park into a resource that both visitors and residents will cherish for years to come.