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There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, "Horizon" (Retrace Music), his second all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor. He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it’s a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that. While growing up in Nashville his his father, who turned his young son on to music of all genres, suggested the fledgling and industriously minded (even at just 14) artist start busking in Nashville’s lower Broadway area and outside concerts, for eight hours at a time on the weekends. One night, the two happened by Robert’s Western World where legendary honky-tonk local mainstay the Don Kelly Band were performing. Donato eventually became a member of the band, playing four hours a night at Robert’s (464 shows in total). "Horizons" is the follow up to 2023’s "Reflector," which received critical acclaim from a wide range of press, including No Depression, Glide Magazine, Magnet Magazine, and more. Donato the subject of features in Rolling Stone, UPROXX, Garden & Gun and Relix. Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country made their network television debut on CBS Saturday Morning and appeared on "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert’s "#LateShowMeMusic" online series. The whole package of player, singer, writer and band leader was in place. Three albums in, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, featuring Nathan “Sugarlegg” Aronowitz (keyboards/guitars/vocals), Will “Mustang” McGee (bass/vocals) and Will “Bronco” Clark (drums, percussion/vocals) are selling out venues throughout the country and bringing their brand of Cosmic Country to an ever growing, passionate fanbase. Daniel Donato on YouTube / Instagram

All participants should rent, buy, or download" The Book of Alchemy" by Suleika Jaouad before the first class. In this 8-week workshop, we will use "The Book of Alchemy" by Suleika Jaouad as a guide for a sustained creative practice. Participants will write daily for fifty days, choosing between two prompts each day. The goal is not perfection, but presence. Most prompts can be completed in 10 to 15 minutes, making it manageable even during busy weeks. We will meet once a week for 90 minutes to share selected pieces and engage in thoughtful, witness-based reflection. This is not a critique class. Instead, we will practice deep listening and generous response, noticing what lingers, what surprises us, and what themes begin to emerge across the weeks. Through daily writing and weekly gathering, participants will: - Build consistency and confidence in their writing practice - Discover patterns and images shaping their work - Strengthen their authentic voice - Experience the power of being heard without judgment - Come ready to write, to listen, and to build a sustainable writing practice. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The district’s current policy allows students to use their phones during breaks and lunch.

On Valentine’s Day, Temaki will offer a curated prix-fixe menu designed for two to share and savor, priced at $110 per couple. The experience will begin with a choice of a starter, including spicy tuna crispy rice featuring fried sushi rice layered with chili garlic and bright citrus ponzu; crispy bang bang shrimp tossed in gochujang mayo and finished with scallions; or yellowtail specialty sashimi dressed with yuzu kosho, scallions and Temaki’s signature sauce. Couples will then roll into a lineup of premium two-hand roll sets, featuring yellowtail, blue crab and toro, before enjoying a selection of fresh nigiri served as two-piece sets: salmon with brown butter aioli, sweet soy and smoked salt; hamachi with black garlic ponzu, lime supremes and chives; and yellowfin with yuzu kosho aioli, serrano and togarashi. Two glasses of prosecco will round out the experience, offering a toast to love, friendship or both. Temaki Bar, a Clique Hospitality concept, was named Best of North County 2024 for both sushi and seafood restaurants. The popular sushi bar elevates the art of traditional sushi-making to exceptional heights, using only freshly caught, sustainable seafood and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Located at 575 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com. Visit: https://www.temakibarsushi.com/event/valentines-day-at-temaki-in-encinitas/ Temaki Bar on Instagram and Facebook

City leaders are weighing regulations for young riders as injuries on the fast bikes continue to rise.

Researchers say the blood test could help identify people who may need further screening long before symptoms appear.

First, we tell you why Caltrans is preparing to make changes to carpool lanes. Then, Chula Vista’s Police Chief says city leaders are trying to force her out. Next, we tell you how scientists are using satellites and lasers to track climate change all the way from space. Plus, a celebration around Black creators taking place this upcoming weekend.

The new fines start at $1,000 for the first violation, $2,500 for the second and $5,000 for the third. They're capped at $10,000 for a calendar year.

Hi-Res is a platform for creative exchange, bringing creativity and community into focus by creating space for connection and conversation. Join us for the launch of the Hi-Res live storytelling series, curated monthly as part of San Diego Made First Thursdays. Our events are free and open to all. Featuring stories by: - hamsa fae - Jazzmine Moore - Angie Huang With: - Drinks and live DJ set by Cuts & Cocktails - “The Wall of Questions & Colors” by Justin Huelbig of Compagnia Creativa Details: Doors at 6 p.m. with stories between 6:45-7:15 p.m. Cash bar supports our creative collective. For event updates and more, follow @hiresthemag and @sandiegomadefactory. Can’t wait to see you!

“The earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry Celebrate Earth Day with an evening of shared words and quiet reflection. We’ll gather to read and write about the planet we call home—nature’s influence on our lives and our own place within the living world. Bring a favorite short poem or prose piece to read—your own or another’s—rooted in the natural world, along with a notebook or laptop for your own writing. You’re invited to bring a small potted plant to place at the center of our table—a living reminder of our shared ground, our need for tending, and the growth that happens when we gather. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram