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California is leading our nation with groundbreaking legislation that addresses climate change by keeping organic materials out of our landfills. As Californians are asked to rethink how they manage their food waste, businesses may be wondering: How can I be in compliance, and how will this affect my bottom line? The County of San Diego and Solana Center are here to help you understand the new legislation and find opportunity in the coming changes. From saving money, to creating press opportunities, to addressing climate change and regional food insecurity, your business has a lot to gain while staying ahead of state regulations! In this webinar, we will cover: - Organic waste legislation (SB 1383) that impacts your business - Impacts of wasted food on your business and the environment - Practical tips and strategies to prevent food waste and save money - Guidance on food donation, liability protection, and tax incentives Please learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/3i6BOOq. Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Register for the event through here! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Meet artist Justin Favela to hear more about his work and process. Favela is a contemporary artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is known for large-scale installations and sculptures that manifest his interactions with American pop culture, authenticity, art history, institutional hierarchies, and the Latinx experience. "PIÑATAS: The High Art of Celebration," is currently on display. This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

A citizen's advocacy group organized the walk to see how friendly the surrounding streets and sidewalks are for people going to and from the Nobel Drive station.

Award-winning journalist, educator, and UC Berkeley professor Shereen Marisol Meraji delivers the 2nd Annual Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture, named after heroic former San Diego Public Library director Clara E. Breed. Meraji is a founder and co-creator of Code Switch, NPR's critically acclaimed and high-charting podcast covering race, culture and identity. As a producer, reporter, and host working with sound for over 20 years, Meraji has told stories of underrepresented communities while fighting for equity and inclusion in journalism. Visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/clara-breed-civil-liberties-lecture-featuring-shereen-marisol-meraji

The four-member crew — three astronauts and a cosmonaut — launched in March and conducted more than 200 experiments. They also performed spacewalks and did maintenance on the orbiting outpost.

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, will be hosting its next diaper distribution on Saturday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Jack in the Box Corporate Office (9357 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123). Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the drive will be open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Over 350 local families are anticipated to attend. Miracle Babies has supplied over 1 million diapers throughout the pandemic to families in need. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition will assist Miracle Babies’ staff and volunteers distribute thousands of diapers, baby carriers, menstrual supply products, and other PPE products. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition is a volunteer group that dresses up as superheroes and attends charity events. The American Medical Response (AMR) will also provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes at www.miraclebabies.org. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. To register for an upcoming diaper distribution, volunteer, or donate visit: https://www.miraclebabies.org/diaper-distributions/

As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd’ in 2023, they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Gary Rossington, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band’s colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle. The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, “It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.” With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations.

Mayorkas becomes the first cabinet secretary to be impeached since 1876. The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to leave Mayorkas in office.

Floods, wildfires, heat waves and hurricanes cause billions of dollars of property damage each year. Can federal climate scientists help the insurance industry keep up?

The United Auto Workers' targeted strike against the Big Three automakers is about gradually ramping up pressure on the automakers while also stretching out the union's strike fund.