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Perched high above Banker’s Hill with unmatched views of Downtown San Diego and the Bay, the iconic Mister A’s will host a very special four-course, wine-paired luncheon. This is a rare opportunity to experience Revana, a highly allocated California Cult wine, originated by “The Queen of Cult Cabernet” Heidi Barrett (Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle) and now curated by the incomparable winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown (Schrader Cellars, Rivers-Marie). Drew Herman, Director of Viticulture, and Christopher Dorman, the National Sales Rep, for Revana Portfolio, will be there to share their insights and guide you through the tasting. Included with the tasting is Revana’s Willamette Valley label, Alexana, and, from the famed Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina, Corazon del Sol. This intimate tasting of the Revana portfolio will make your Mister A’s experience truly unforgettable. Visit: Mister A’s Tasting Experience with Revana Family Vineyard Mister A's Restaurant on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a special evening featuring cocktails and important conversations about our changing climate! Author Gary Nabhan is a world-renowned ethnobotanist, desert ecologist, and literary naturalist who has written extensively about foods from the Middle East to the Southwest. A winner of the 2024 James Beard Media Award for his book Agave Spirits, Gary will share insights into how crops from the hottest and driest places on Earth have shaped the culinary dishes, recipes, and flavors of traditional desert cultures. Get a taste of some of these bold and flavorful ingredients with appetizers and cocktail tastings, including drink recipes featured in Gary’s newest book, Chile, Clove, and Cardamom: A Gastronomic Journey Into the Fragrances and Flavors of Desert Cuisines. Pricing includes two drink tickets to taste signature cocktails highlighted during the tasting, along with appetizers. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. The night will also include a conversation featuring Gary alongside San Diego Botanic Garden’s President & CEO Ari Novy and Director of Science & Conservation Colin Khoury to discuss how we can learn from desert plants to adapt to climate change, and how botanical gardens can act as hubs for novel ways to integrate plants into climate resilience efforts by communities. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Garden's science, conservation, and education program. Visit: https://tickets.sdbg.org/1283/1453?_ga=2.3936245.458773348.1729534342-648731925.1727201814&_gac=1.16575172.1729534346.Cj0KCQjw99e4BhDiARIsAISE7P_NCdeSNblGg_17Jt1t08d1yPFFvHMT72hfctGib7ZRlRfVhw1Pr8YaAjxGEALw_wcB San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook

They make their living off the sea, but their catch is dwindling. So these traditional fisherfolk are taking steps to preserve both sea life — and their livelihood.

Pointeworks returns to San Diego for its highly anticipated second season, showcasing a breathtaking evening of ballet that blends tradition with innovation. Under Artistic Director Sophie Williams, the Summer 2025 Season presents three world premieres by visionary choreographers Reka Gyulai, Laine Habony, and DaYoung Jung. The program features the enchanting “Carousel” duet by Christopher Wheeldon, performed with live piano accompaniment. With a dynamic international cast of 12 dancers, this performance promises a rich tapestry of classical and contemporary styles, highlighting creative collaborations in choreography, music, and visual art for an unforgettable experience. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/24-25-pointeworks/ Pointeworks on Instagram and Facebook

Families are expected to spend $875 on average for school supplies, clothing and backpacks this year. Here are a few ways to help lower the bill.

The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming business in that country and others.

In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton's potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.

Doctors who mail abortion medication pills across state lines have been on alert ever since Louisiana, which bans abortion, indicted a New York doctor for mailing the pills to a woman there.

The move could save money and increase water reliability for both communities.

Join us for two interesting and informative talks. At 1 p.m. "Spotting Scams & Fighting Fraud with AARP" Tiffany Zhang, MPH, AARP, California Scams can happen to anyone—but spotting and avoiding identity theft and fraud can become second nature when you know the right steps to take to protect yourself and your loved ones. At 2:30 p.m. "How Animals Changed Humanity--Cats" with Dr. Philip Goscienski, M.D. He told us about Dogs, now “The Stone Age Doc” returns to LIFE with a discussion of how cats have contributed to humanity’s well-being during the march of our mutual evolutions. Parking pass is required on campus. LIFE members support scholarships thru donations to the LIFE Scholarship Fund. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/ MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook