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The amphibious assault ship Boxer went to sea for one week in June 2022 and hasn't been able to leave San Diego since.

The VAPA Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the quality of access to arts education in the San Diego Unified School District, will hold its third annual Spotlight benefit event, Beyond Brilliance, on April 10, at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037). The event begins at 4 p.m. with a prelude VIP reception with a cocktail and champagne toast at the JAI, followed by a 5 p.m. welcome reception, complete with cocktails, bountiful fare and pop-up performances in the courtyard. At 6 p.m., a production featuring musical and theatrical performances by highly gifted SDUSD student artists at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall and at 7 p.m., the much-anticipated dolce & divertimenti of lively jazz, sweets and treats galore, prepared by SDUSD culinary arts students mentored by Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa. Creative, colorful attire is encouraged. The first of its kind event, co-chaired by Doreen Schonbrun and Phyllis Epstein, will honor Pradeep Khosla, Chancellor of the University of California San Diego and VAPA’S leading sponsor. Khosla will be honored for his support and partnership on many levels, including providing services to teachers in curriculum and instruction, professional development, and community collaboration. Tickets start at $100 for Friends which comes with an overture reception and spotlight performance, $200 for supporters including Dolci and divertimenti, and $350 for VIP provides a champagne reception and valet parking. For registration visit: https://give.vapafoundation.org/event/beyond-brilliance/e392159 For more information, to purchase tickets or sponsor the event, visit: https://give.vapafoundation.org/event/beyond-brilliance/e392159 Visit VAPA Foundation on Facebook + Instagram

Ukraine says it came under a massive attack from Russian missiles Tuesday. Explosions were also reported in Poland.

The number of H-2A visas for seasonal farmworkers issued each year has more than quadrupled over the past decade. The growth has alarmed labor advocates. Farmers don't love the program, either.

That's Swale at The Garden Saturday, February 4 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Onsite at The Garden Lookin' Swale! Series 2023 Before you install plants, rain tanks, and grey water systems, be sure your landscape can handle and harvest as much water as possible - passively. Learn to slow, spread, and sink water through earthwork applications like swales and basins with Diane Kennedy of Finch Frolic Garden Permaculture. Sponsored by the County of San Diego. Free, includes Garden entry. Water Conservation Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Dreams & Ducats invites you to Journey To Impact! Come build community and hold space with San Diego youth at this live, youth-led discussion panel event that will examine how adults and institutions can more authentically empower youth and stand in deeper solidarity with young people everywhere. In partnership with Youth Will and the San Diego Central Public Library, we'll celebrate the stories and lived experience of youth and explore the realities of charging and trusting young people to lead, create, and shape the future. When: Saturday, February 4, 2023 @ 10AM-12PM Where: Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Public Library Get your FREE RSVP now for this powerful community event!

Over 15 Filipino American artists will be presented by The Thoughtful Beast and New Americans Museum in "Motions & Emotions: Filipino American Stories of Healing.” The event includes an art exhibit and three performances addressing Filipino American intergenerational trauma. Attendees of the event will experience an array of artistic mediums including painting, rap, dance and embroidery. The art is united by the topic of Filipino American intergenerational trauma, but also the artists choosing to be vulnerable and their desires for healing. Performances February 3 at 7 p.m. | February 4 at 7 p.m. |February 5 at 2 p.m. | Tickets $20 Gallery Exhibit February 3-5, 9-12 & 16-19 | Thursday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Saturday-Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m.| $5 Suggested Donation Opening Night Tickets Feb. 2, 2023 from 6-8:30 p.m. | Free https://MotionsAndEmotionsOpening.eventbrite.com Free Community Workshop Feb. 3, 2023 11 a.m. - Noon

Bring the whole family to a fun and free day full of activities at the Museum. We invite you to celebrate Black History Month by learning about Black artists in MCASD’s collection. Inspired by the work of Black artist Mildred Howard (American, born San Francisco 1945), arrange colorful fabric flowers and stickers into your own blue bottle flower vase to share with loved ones. Activities Include: • 10 a.m. scheduled kid-friendly tour of the museum (max. capacity 25), • 11 a.m. dancing with Disco Riot • 12:30 p.m. Story time with La Jolla/Riford Library’s Ms. Katia (designed for young children and families. The story time includes art-related stories, songs, and rhymes) • Music by local DJ • Live painting by artist Rachel Rhone • DIY edible cookie art made by Brooke Bartolon • Games Food offerings and transportation will be available. Museum admission is free from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for all visitors, with Prebys Play Day offerings happening between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Funding for Prebys Play Day is provided by The Conrad Prebys Foundation.

Brawls between supporters of two rival soccer teams prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic. The country is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Kaiser Permanente calls the picket a bargaining ploy as contract negotiations continue.