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Harborside Park in Chula Vista has been at the center of citywide debates on housing and environmental justice since 2022. The park is scheduled to reopen on Dec. 15. Then, a proposal for a 22-story apartment building in Pacific Beach is causing a stir among neighbors. Plus, reporter Tania Thorne gives us a preview of Vista’s annual Krampus procession.

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. January 16–March 6 (8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Still-life painting is the study of everyday objects that take on a new life, tell a story and can act as a portal to another place or time. Emphasis in this class will be on an impressionist technique of painting using an “alla prima” (wet into wet) style of painting, keeping loose brushwork, thick paint, and eliminating detail. We will cover composition, color, form, and lighting. There will be a setup for each class along with photo images to create from. I do a painting demonstration in each class. One of our exercises will be a personal still-life using objects that have meaning to us. The best part is that we will have fun as we share our discoveries together. Come join us! I cannot wait to see what you will create. This class is for all levels of painters, both beginning and experienced. You are also welcome to do your own work. This is a good place to be with other talented artists and enjoy the creative atmosphere here at the Athenaeum. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help. sharoncaroldemery@gmail.com Materials: Paints: Your preference of paints: oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache … you name it! Please include Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Light (cool yellow), Cadmium Yellow (warm yellow), Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green or Phthalo Green. Plus any colors of paint that you would like to use. Brushes: Bring a variety of brushes for your choice of paints that include #2, #4, #6, #8. Good quality brushes make a difference. Other materials: 12” x16” paper palette pad; odorless Turpenoid and linseed oil for oils; soft vine charcoal; 1.5- or 2-inch palette knife; paper towels; two small jars with lids; spray bottle for acrylic painters; sketchbook; color pencils; four canvas or canvas boards, 11” x 14” or your preference. Good quality watercolor paper for watercolor painters. Suggested items: Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal to keep paints moist; glass palette to go inside the box making paint easier to mix; Silicoil jar with spring in the bottom to clean brushes; two tall containers to hold clean and used brushes at your station in the studio. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/9 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The holiday season is full of traditions and we all celebrate them a bit differently. NPR wants to your most unique holiday traditions. What makes celebrating this time of year feel special for you?

Scientists at UC San Diego find that gene expression is linked to gene mutations and may be caused by them. That could make efforts to slow the aging process a lot more challenging.

From Latin Jazz to Opera, from Hip Hop to Japanese Drums, our annual favorite event returns to the heart of City Heights. Free art projects, games, and books for the kids, plus a wide array of local food and craft vendors. And this year we will feature an award winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh and make a BIG Bodhi Tree announcement from the stage. The 2024 line-up includes: Culture Shock San Diego, Naruwan Taiko, Mariachi Victoria, Nomsa Burkhardt Quartet (South African Zulu Music & Dance), The Karen Dancers of San Diego, Opera de Tijuana's Youth Lyric Ensemble and Irving Flores' Latin Jazz Quartet. Bring the whole family for a free event not to be missed! For more information visit: bodhitreeconcerts.org

In one weekend in May, more than a 1,000 immigrants were arrested in Florida. The massive crackdown has Trump supporters asking why their neighbors were detained and must be deported.

Spike Lee's latest collaboration with Denzel Washington — their first in nearly 20 years — reimagines a 1963 story about a wealthy businessman. In this version, Washington plays a music executive and Jeffrey Wright plays his chauffeur.

Celebrate Independence Day with explosive flavors and festive sips all day long at Lumi! We’re serving up All Day Happy Hour to keep the celebration going, featuring our Bomb Pop Cocktail, a colorful, nostalgic twist with a grown-up kick. Pair it with our Pop Rocks Roll for a dinner experience that crackles with creativity. Whether you’re kicking off the night or ending it with a bang, Lumi is the place to be this 4th of July. Visit: https://lumirooftop.com/fourth-of-july/ Lumi by Akira Back on Instagram and Facebook

Stars, Stripes & Sizzle Celebrate the 4th with three days of brunch Friday–Sunday, our mouthwatering BBQ Combo Platter dinner special, and All Day Happy Hour on Sunday. Our BBQ special includes St. Louis-style pork ribs, jerk-charred half chicken, pilsner-braised pork shoulder, served with cilantro slaw, molasses baked beans, creamed corn, loaded potato salad, roasted jalapeño cheddar cornbread, and pecan maple butter. Visit: https://swingsocialsd.com/happenings/ Swing Social on Instagram and Facebook

Some elected officials are calling it a victory for public safety, while homeless service providers say it criminalizes homelessness.