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Love at first bite! Join us for an exclusive Valentine’s Day Cider & Dessert Pairing, featuring delectable custom-made treats by North of 72 Bakery. 📅 Date: February 14 🕓 Time: 4-10 p.m. 📍 Location: Bivouac Ciderworks, 3986 30th St. For just $35 per person, treat your taste buds to a delightful journey with our specially curated pairings: 🍒 Cherries Jubilee Cider: A fusion of cherry, vanilla bean, and orange peel, perfectly paired with an orange vanilla bean cheesecake adorned with a sweet candy heart. 💖 Pink Velvet Strawberry Cider: Immerse yourself in the romance of this cider, accompanied by a luscious princess cake, crowned with strawberry compote, a dollop of whipped cream, and heart sprinkles. 🍫 Oddish Wine X Bivouac Syrah Pear Cider: Embark on a divine experience with this unique pairing: notes of pear, berry and juicy red wine complimented by a rich chocolate heart tart. Feel free to drop by anytime between 4-10pm to savor these delightful combinations. We recommend making a dinner reservation to complement your evening, allowing you to seamlessly transition from a delectable meal to dessert. Our cozy taproom, adorned with Valentine's Day decorations, sets the stage for a perfect foodie Valentine's Day celebration. Secure your spot now and make this Valentine's Day a culinary adventure to remember!

This weekend in the arts: Rap and hip-hop at the Athenaeum; "Big Vegan Flavor"; free chamber music; French music and art; Blanket Sounds; "Murder on the Orient Express"; plus live music picks and more.

Embark on a culinary journey with The Blank Table as we present our second dinner of the 2024 season on Thursday, June 6th! Delight in the culinary mastery of Jonathan Zaragoza (of Chicago’s famed Birrieria Zaragoza and El Oso) and Frida Lucia (of Tijuana’s Aruba Day Drink, a top 50 best bars in the world), promising an extraordinary fusion of power and creativity. Join us for an evening dedicated to culinary excellence and innovation, where every bite is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of both chef and mixologist. Raised on Chicago's Southside, Chef Jonathan Zaragoza, inspired by his family's strong cooking roots, began learning the art of making birria at the age of 12, later opening Birrieria Zaragoza in 2007, and with a culinary journey spanning from Michelin-starred establishments to his own restaurants, he continues to showcase his Mexican heritage and traditions internationally while managing Birrieria Zaragoza and El Oso. Frida Lucia is currently showcasing her mixology skills at Aruba Day Drink in Tijuana, Baja California. The bar achieved a remarkable feat, securing the 40th spot among the best bars in North America in 2023. With Frida Lucia's expertise and Aruba Day Drink's esteemed reputation, patrons can anticipate an extraordinary and memorable drinking experience from this renowned establishment. About The Blank Table| This multi-sensory evening features a five-course pre-fixe menu with pairings from some of San Diego’s top mixologists and the region’s winemakers. TBT is designed as a secret dinner series, with most of the details- including location and menu- revealed the evening before the event via email with a link to an obscure, unknown and off-the-beaten-path location. Committed to reinvesting in the local community and native creatives, menus feature sustainable, seasonal and complex flavors while utilizing a broad range of spirits explicitly crafted for each dish. Co-founded by Alexandria Ott, The Blank Table is produced by Chrome City Creative Studio in partnership with Be Saha Hospitality Group.

San Diego Gas and Electric, San Diego’s investor-owned utility, accounted for nearly one-third of Sempra’s nearly $3 billion in profits in 2023.

About Larry Pozner: Rarely can we say that someone “wrote the book” on a subject. Even more unusual is a book that changes a profession. In this program both are true. Larry Pozner has long been recognized as America’s authority on modern cross-examination. Pozner’s book Cross Examination: Science and Techniques (Lexis 3rd edition 2018, Pozner and Dodd) and his resulting seminar Pozner on Cross: the Chapter Method revolutionized our profession’s view of the purposes and methods of modern cross. "Pozner on Cross: The Chapter Method", is an innovative and highly entertaining program that teaches the most efficient method to draft and deliver winning cross-examinations. For more than 25 years this ever-evolving seminar has been America’s best-attended trial techniques program. Pozner on Cross: The Chapter Method, adds principles of neuroscience and behavioral psychology to the most advanced techniques of cross. The program uses a great many examples of the step-by step techniques to recognize, write, and deliver powerful cross-examinations. Mr. Pozner is a solo practitioner and trial consultant. He is a Past President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He began his career as a Colorado Public Defender. He has long been recognized in Best Lawyers in America in civil “Bet the Company” litigation and in Criminal Law—both white collar and non-white collar. Pozner was trial counsel for many years for the Denver Broncos franchise and won the trial that preserved Pat Bowlen’s ownership of the Broncos. He and a team of lawyers recently won and collect a $111 million judgment against a national bank. This training event has been offered across the country for years and typically costs $300 - $400. California Western School of Law is excited to offer this exciting opportunity to our local legal community at the low cost of only $250! Included: Bagels & Coffee, Lunch, 6 CLE Credits Stay Connected with California Western School of Law! Facebook | Instagram | X

Chelsea Clinton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the She Persisted series, and Atia Abawi, author of She Persisted: Sally Ride, visit the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common to celebrate Women’s History Month! They will discuss Sally Ride and other inspiring women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds. An audience Q&A and photo line will follow the presentation. All books will be pre-signed in advance. This is a TICKETED EVENT. Your tickets include one seat at the event and one copy of any of the 3 SHE PERSISTED titles listed below from Library Shop SD. Family tickets (4 seats and two books) are also available. All proceeds support the San Diego Public Library System. ABOUT THE BOOKS: She Persisted: Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. She Persisted is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small. With vivid, compelling art by Alexandra Boiger, this book shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths, they shouldn’t give up on their dreams. Persistence is power. This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor — and one special cameo. She Persisted in Science: A STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series! Throughout history, women have been told that science isn’t for them. They’ve been told that they’re not smart enough, or that their brains just aren’t able to handle it. In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women scientists who didn’t listen to those who told them “no” and who used their smarts, their skills and their persistence to discover, invent, create and explain. She Persisted: Sally Ride: In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Atia Abawi, readers learn about the amazing life of Sally Ride – and how she persisted. As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Sally Ride’s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: CHELSEA CLINTON is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World; She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History; She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game; She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference; Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; Welcome to the Big Kids Club; It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!; Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference; with Hillary Clinton, Grandma’s Gardens and Gutsy Women; and, with Devi Sridhar, Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why? She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives with her husband, Marc, and their children in New York City. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/ChelseaClinton. ATIA ABAWI (atiaabawi.com) is a foreign news correspondent who spent ten years living and working in Afghanistan and then the Middle East. She was born to Afghan parents in West Germany and was raised in the United States. She is the critically acclaimed author of The Secret Sky and A Land of Permanent Goodbyes. She currently lives in California with her husband, Conor Powell, their son, Arian, and their daughter, Elin. You can follow Atia on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @AtiaAbawi.

Those who know Pelosi best say she's no Left Coast liberal zealot. Instead she's a calculating political realist — in her own words, "reptilian."

KPBS has compiled a list of resources to help San Diegans navigate the high cost of living in our region, related to housing, food, financial aid, child care, digital access and more.

Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker on what to do with the debris of Southern sins as we celebrate Juneteenth.

Lansing tangled with titans, kept the network’s shows on the air even as its offices closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and steered NPR through what he defined as an “existential” financial crisis.