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Federal grant funding that helps employ 30 mental health professionals across the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District will be terminated.

The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse.

NPR has identified nearly 40 small, independent entities – both inside and outside the federal government's control – that a team of young DOGE staffers has tried to access in recent weeks.

In polls and focus groups, Trump voters say they want the government to do something about big medical bills. It's a big change from 5 years ago, pollsters say, and may not be on Trump's agenda.

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Love is in the air, and there’s no better place to celebrate Valentine's Day than the Gaslamp Quarter – the heartbeat of romantic festivities. Discover a plethora of enchanting happenings, special menus, hotel and restaurant specials, and more throughout the district, making Gaslamp Quarter the ultimate destination to create and cherish memorable moments of love. When: Valentine’s Day - February 14 & the week leading up to February 14 1. LIONFISH: GALENTINE’S GIRL DINNER When: Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 5 p.m. Details: Ladies, it’s time to treat yourself and your besties to a flirty, fabulous Galentine’s Day at Lionfish! Sip on the Pretty Pink Paloma Tower, indulge in the bestie bites, and savor sweet treats, all for just $29. A girls night out with fun, food, and lots of romance. Let’s make this Galentine’s unforgettable! 2. LIONFISH: LOVE BITES - VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS When: Friday, Feb 14 Details: Valentine’s Day Specials - $72 Grilled Lobster & Filet- 8oz Filet Mignon, Grilled Lobster Tail, Red Wine Demi, Spicy Kosho-Lime Beurre Blanc, Charred Broccolini, Sesame & Chili Flake, Crispy Potato Pavé. $50 Crab Agnolotti- Corn Chowder, Bacon Crumble, Corn & Crab, Negi, Roasted Corn, Pinenuts, Micro Cilantro 3. MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL SAN DIEGO: LOVE AT FIRST SUITE When: Travel dates: Now – 3/31 | Book dates: Now – 3/31 Details: 25% off your room rate, 50% off parking, and a $50 dining credit 4. BARLEYMASH: VALENTINE’S DAY When: Friday, Feb 14, 2025 Details: This Valentine’s Day, spice things up at Barleymash with some seriously hot drink specials! Sip on the Hott to Go, fall in love with Love Me, Love Me Not, or indulge in a glass of Perrier Jouet Blanc Gass for a little extra sparkle. Join us on Friday, February 14th, 2025, and let the drinks do the talking! Whether you’re celebrating with your special someone or enjoying the single life, Barleymash is the perfect place to feel the love. 5. GINGERS: VALENTINE’S DAY SINGLES MIXER When: Friday, Feb. 14 - 7-9 p.m. Where: Gingers at BarleyMash Details: Single and ready to mingle? Come heat things up at the Gingers Valentine’s Day Singles Mixer! Join us on Friday, February 14th, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a flirty night full of fun, connection, and maybe a little romance. With tickets at just $10 per person, this is your chance to meet someone special or simply enjoy a night out with other fabulous singles. Who knows? Cupid might just be working overtime. 6. THE PENDRY: VALENTINE’S DAY HAPPENINGS Provisional Kitchen When: Friday, Feb. 14 – Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 Details: Bring your favorite Valentine to Provisional Kitchen for an enchanted evening featuring Executive Chef Brandon Sloan’s dinner for two alongside live music, champagne pairings, special surprises and more. Spa Pendry When: Monday-Thursday for the month of February Details: So much to love. Soak up a dose of self-care this month at Spa Pendry where a very special Pendry Rose Renewal signature treatment features a complimentary glass of rosé, a Gemstone & Collagen Eye Mask Treatment and a rose oil-infused gift to take home. 7. HILTON SAN DIEGO GASLAMP QUARTER: VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS Valentine’s Day Romance Package When: Feb 1 – Feb 16 Details: Indulge in the ultimate romantic getaway with our Valentine’s Day Romance Package, designed for couples, romantic travelers, and weekend getaway seekers. Available from Feb. 1st to Feb. 16, 2025, this package includes: Wild Hare Bar Garden When: Feb 14 Details: Located in the heart of the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Wild Hare Bar Garden invites you to a romantic dining experience on February 14th. Enjoy specially crafted cocktails and a delectable dessert in a cozy, intimate atmosphere. 8. LUMI: VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND When: Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Sunday, Feb. 16 Details: At Lumi, love doesn’t wait—celebrate Valentine’s Day all week long with heart-shaped Akira Back pizzas, delicious chef specials, signature Valentine cocktails, and more. Looking for Galentine’s Day plans? Grab your besties and head to Lumi Rooftop for a Galentine’s night under the stars! Laugh, sip, and snack your way through the perfect evening with great vibes and even better company. 9. CAFE SEVILLA: VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND When: Thursday, Feb. 13 – Sunday, Feb. 16 Details: Special four-course Valentine’s Menu and 4th Annual Galentine’s Day Brunch. Reservations: Call 619-233-5979 10. HUNTRESS: VALENTINE’S DAY CHEF’S TASTING MENU When: Feb. 11 – 16, 2025 Details: Book our Sweethearts Table—perfect for a romantic night or Galentine’s celebration, complete with roses and festive décor. Reservations 11. HAVANA 1920: HAVANA NIGHTS – GALENTINE’S DAY EDITION When: Thursday, Feb 13 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Details: Get ready for a sizzling Galentine’s celebration at Havana 1920! Enjoy the sultry sounds of a live band, sip on smooth rum, and indulge in mouthwatering Cuban bites – all for free when you RSVP. Join us on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, for a night full of rhythm, rum, and unforgettable vibes. You and your besties won’t want to miss this! 12. ALMA SAN DIEGO: VALENTINE’S DAY OFFER & HAPPENINGS When: Now-Feb 14 Details: Available offerings include a Sweethearts Package, 24K Gold Amenity Package, live music, seasonal drinks, and a paint & sip night! 13. RUSTIC ROOT: VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS When: Friday, Feb 14 – Sunday, Feb 16 Details: Celebrate love and friendship at Rustic Root with Valentine’s dinner specials, Galentine’s brunch delights, signature His & Her cocktails, themed photo ops, and a DIY charm bracelet activation to make with your besties during brunch. 14. THE SMOKING GUN : VALENTINE’S DAY LUAU When: Friday, Feb 14 Details: This Valentine’s Day, The Smoking Gun is turning up the heat with a tropical Valentine’s Day Luau! Join us on Friday, February 14th, and get Lei’d as you indulge in Hawaiian-inspired dishes and sip on refreshing tropical drinks. It’s a night full of island vibes, delicious bites, and unforgettable fun! 15. THE SHOUT! HOUSE: VALENTINE’S DAY – DUELING HEARTS When: Friday, Feb 14 | Doors 6 p.m., Pianos 6:30 p.m. Details: Celebrate love with an unforgettable night at Dueling Hearts! Whether you’re enjoying a romantic evening with your partner or having fun with friends, this Valentine’s Day promises a night filled with music, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. 16. PARQ NIGHTCLUB: VALENTINE’S DAY – LOVE LUST When: Friday, Feb 14 Details: Get ready for a seductive night at Parq Nightclub’s Love Lust Valentine’s Day celebration! Join us on Friday, February 14th, 2025, for the unforgettable Parq 360 Show featuring a full 360-stage experience, complete with electrifying beats by DJ Kaos. 17. GALENTINE’S: GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY When: Thursday, Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. Details: Ladies, it’s time to turn up the heat at Good Night John Boy! Kick off the night with a bubbly welcome champagne, then enjoy espresso martinis for just $5 – because who needs sleep when you’re having fun? Sip on Hot Stuff, Roxanne, & Jolene cocktails, nibble on small bites, shop from local vendors, and even get a flash tattoo to mark the night. PARKING: The Gaslamp Quarter offers parking at the following garages: · Park-It-On Market · 6th & K Parkade For more information and themes, visit www.Gaslamp.org Gaslamp Quarter on Facebook / Instagram

DISCO RIOT presents: S P A C E Pro Showcase March 28 & 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. S P A C E Pro Showcase is a final presentation of our 2025 S P A C E Pro Residency program with Resident Artists, Radhika Karandikar and Isabel Desmet. With 60 hours and 10-weeks in residence, our selected Resident Artists delved into research and development of new works. Join us for the culminating event of this process, to see what their creative research and exploration has yielded. S P A C E Pro Showcase: March 28 & 29 at 1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego About the Artists and Their Works Radhika Karandikar (she/her) is a Bharatanatyam dancer based in San Diego with a deep passion for performing, teaching, and collaborating. She holds an MFA in Bharatanatyam and is an instructor at Abinaya Arts Academy, also teaching students online nationwide. For over 8 years, she has been a core dancer with Sankhya Dance Company in Mumbai, under the mentorship of founder Vaibhav Arekar. Trained in Indian classical music, her dance is enriched by its nuances. Radhika has performed at prestigious dance festivals across India and Europe and continues to create, collaborate, and perform innovative works in the United States. Radhika Karandikar’s Project: The song of Life - an exploration of Haiku and Tanka verses through Bharatanatyam This experimental work traces the story of a woman in her twilight years looking back at her life, marked by love and loss, trying hard to break the chain of generational trauma that the women in her family faced. Using Haiku and Tanka as the literary base, Radhika has endeavoured to manifest these beautiful verses through the audio-visual form of the Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam. Working dynamically with multiple art forms like, the western violin, the Indian tabla, spoken word(poetry) and projection(multimedia), 'The Song of Life' takes the audience on a journey through space and time, through the rich storytelling aspect of Bharatanatyam. This would be an immersive experience for the viewers owing to the use of multiple spaces in the showcase. Poetry - Kala Ramesh (@kalaramesh8), Movement exploration and choreography - Radhika Karandikar (@radhikakarandikar27), Sound design and percussion - Rohit Panchakshari (@anandi_tabla), Music composition and violin - Jesus Cervantes (@jesuscervantesmusic) Isabel Desmet (she/her) began her dance training at 13, focusing mainly on jazz and contemporary. She fell in love with modern dance during her time at San Diego Mesa and City Colleges. Isabel has a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley. At Berkeley, she trained in the dance department with Latanya Tigner in Horton and Talawa techniques, and with James Graham in Gaga movement language. Now, in addition to choreographing, Isabel is also a dancer for San Diego Dance Theater and teaches contemporary, jazz, modern, ballet, tap and hip hop dance to teens and adults throughout San Diego. Isabel Desmet’s Project: During this residency, Isabel Desmet has developed a work focused on reconnecting with the body through movement and fostering a deeper connection to our primal, animal nature. She explores how dance can help reclaim bodily awareness in a society driven by productivity and efficiency. Her research culminates in a duet inspired by animals, such as birds and spiders, with the goal of exploring how humans can reconnect with more instinctual movement, less influenced by modern norms. While Isabel has created movements based on animal behavior using video footage of various species, the work remains distinctly human. About DISCO RIOT Our mission is to grow social consciousness and connection through collaborative, thought-provoking movement-based art in San Diego. Visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/discoriot/1599788 DISCO RIOT on Instagram and Facebook

California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection, because using fire-resistant materials helps homes survive. Now, more than 500 additional homeowners rebuilding after Los Angeles' Eaton Fire are being required to use them.

We check in on the power shut offs affecting San Diego County communities. In other news, the new Chuckwalla National Monument designation blocks any future development on the 600,000 acres of high desert to the east of the Salton Sea. The landscape there is sacred to several tribes who are celebrating Biden’s decision. Plus, Voice of San Diego CEO Scott Lewis explores some of the theories for former county supervisor Nora Vargas’ resignation.

North City is set to host the San Marcos Chamber’s Holiday Market, the community’s favorite festive celebration, on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now in its fifth year, this market brings together over 140 unique vendors offering handcrafted gifts, artisan crafts, natural bath and beauty products, custom home décor, along with specialty food items. To add some extra magic, Santa Claus will be making an appearance between 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., ready to greet guests and spread holiday cheer. The Holiday Market is also proud to showcase “Rescue Row” where local animal rescue organizations can promote adoption and care. With live holiday music and delicious food, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and find gifts for your loved ones. Attendees can also explore North City’s eateries including favorites like pizza from Buona Forchetta, sliders, fries, and other bites from Draft Republic, custom ice cream from award-winning Wynston’s Ice Cream, delectable vegan treats from Maya’s Cookies, authentic handheld noshes from Milonga Empanadas, a selection of wines from newly opened J Brix Wines, and more. Visit: https://www.northcity.com/events/holiday-market