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It's a case of real life catching up with James Bond fiction: Britain's MI6 spy agency named its first-ever female chief. She used to be Q. Now she'll be C.

In an emergency appeal, the administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift a lower-court order blocking mass staffing cuts at the Education Department.

Composting on your farm, ranch, or large property is an ideal way to manage crop residues, manures, and other organic waste while creating a stellar soil amendment. Join us at the beautiful TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos for this three-week course. We will address the unique strategies, challenges, and opportunities that arise through medium-scale composting. This course does not address typical residential composting or large-scale commercial composting. It is intended for those mid-sized systems that fall in between, particularly horse ranches and small farms. This course will meet Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Course Dates: Saturday, February 22
Saturday, March 1
Saturday, March 8 In this course, we’ll cover the following topics: * Neighbor-friendly composting best management practices, scaled to farms * Compost basics, e.g. recipe considerations, feedstocks, and bulk density * Compost management, e.g. site considerations, odor, dust, and rodent/vector control * What is permissible on farms without permits * Composting/water saving benefits Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. All pre-registered unincorporated county residents will receive a FREE kitchen scrap caddy upon completion of the course. BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option. Course Fee: $25* *If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Erin Stone at erin@solanacenter.org before registering to inquire. This course has been made possible through generous funding from the County of San Diego. Thanks to our site host, Teri Campus of Life. Visit: On-Farm Composting Course - San Marcos Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Instagram and Facebook

The Trump administration has tried firing people, dismantling agencies and inviting people to quit. Lawsuits have blocked some of those efforts.

A San Diego assemblyman introduced a bill to outlaw discriminatory pricing that’s based on how you purchase items online and what merchants think you’re willing to pay.

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection's charming rooftop patio, Topside Terrace, presents some of San Diego's best musicians! Friday Night DJ's 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday Night Bands 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday Brunch Live Music 11 p.m. - 2 p.m. Get ready to groove and elevate your Fridays to a whole new level at Topside Terrace - Hotel Republic San Diego’s spectacular rooftop bar! Join us for an electrifying night of music and non-stop beats as our sensational DJs take the stage every Friday! With panoramic city views, delicious cocktails, and an unforgettable atmosphere, Topside Terrace is the ultimate party destination! Don’t miss out - see you on the rooftop every Friday! This week, sounds by DJ Pete Caso See More Events https://www.bardicmanagement.com/events Visit: DJ Petecaso

Wimberley, Texas, was the site of a devastating flash flood on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Now, 10 years later, the town has rebuilt with such floods in mind — but still feels the emotional effects.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority announced Monday that they have settled a legal dispute spanning 15 years over the exchange of Colorado River water.

The Trump administration's dramatic staffing cuts at federal lands agencies like the Forest Service are causing anxiety in tinder dry New Mexico, where the wildfire threat is already severe this Spring.

NPR talks with Jason Furman, an economist and Harvard professor, about Trump's management of the economy.