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California passed two bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.

This extraordinary exhibition highlights a special selection of the most highly sought-after works from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. In homage to this unique perspective, select works in this exhibition include rare examples signed by Audrey Giesel. The Art of Dr. Seuss project offers a rare glimpse into the artistic life of this celebrated American icon and chronicles almost seven decades of work that, in every respect is uniquely, stylistically, and endearingly Seussian. For more information please visit: ecgallery.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Electric vehicles are a key part of the state's goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2045. What do consumers who may be considering an EV need to know?

La Jolla has always been the art lover’s paradise, with its avant-garde and iconic galleries. Get ready to experience the ultimate artistic extravaganza with First Friday Walks, where you can sip, snack, and saunter through 20 + iconic galleries. Whether you are a serious collector, an art enthusiast, or just love soaking in creativity, this free event is for you. Expect a feast for the senses with sips, snacks and a new theme very month. Register for the next First Friday Art Walk HERE. When you do, you’ll get a FREE All Day Parking Pass and an advance copy of the next Art Walk Map. La Jolla by the Sea on Facebook / Instagram

Shared spaces are the future of our common life in the city. During the modernist era a term public space was used to define such places but the constitution of them were much more based on local economic and anthropocentric criteria, which allowed a strong touristification of public spaces and their transformation into the places of the production of private capital. As the so popular business construction PPP (private public partnership) didn’t deliver to the community realities, needs and/or desires for people inhabiting stressed circumstances of the area. As Marjetica Potrč states “the communities imagine the future city as a network of neighbourhoods and neither group was interested in public space, but they were all interested in shared space, community space,” it is important to follow some of the main paradigms of the changing world to therefore make a new agreement that is not human centred. Decolonizing methodologies can change the perception of ownership into caretaker. The first step is a definition of a new vocabulary based on trust and creating a ritual of transition within structuring new relationships in space. Doc. dr. Boštjan Bugarič is an architect, researcher, curator, critic and editor. Since 2014 he has been an editor at the open source community Architectuul in Berlin. For the University of Primorska in Koper he coordinated the accreditation and established the Faculty of Built Environment (2008-13), where he took a position of the acting dean (2011 – 2013). In 2017 was a research collaborator at Faculty of Architecture Ljubljana. He is a professor at the Visual art and Design department at the Faculty of Pedagogy in Koper. He exhibited at the U3 Triennial of Contemporary Art in Slovenia in MSUM+ Ljubljana (2013). Since 2016 he has been coordinating the Architectuul’s associated partnership at the Future Architecture Platform. Architectuul is a member of the LINA research project. For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu

The “Pleasure of Your Company” music series will present the Highland Quartet on Sunday, March 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center, performing works for string quartet by Mendelssohn and Dvořák. This virtuosic ensemble is based in Orange County and Los Angeles and is comprised of violinists Robert Schumitzy and Madalyn Parnas Möller, violist Alice Ping, and cellist Erin Breene. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Masks are recommended but not required at this time. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. It should be noted that due to a parking lot expansion project, onsite parking is currently somewhat limited. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd., from which the library can be easily accessed via a paved walkway (map and directions: https://www.srfol.org/lib-loc-hours.htm). Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information.

On Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 mycophiles, educators, chefs, supportive businesses and dedicated mushroom amateurs, enthusiasts and professionals will gather at our Annual Fungus Fair in San Diego’s Balboa Park, continuing our mission to help educate our community, exchanging knowledge and celebrating all things fungi. The San Diego Mycological Society was established in 1997 and our group gathers for the many facets of fungi such as culinary, cultivation, identification, photography and art, ecology and more. We have monthly seminars, conduct classes, lead forays to find mushrooms, assist in mushroom identification, and share joy in commensality at member potlucks and chef prepared full course mushroom dinners. Visit: https://sdmyco.org/fungus-fair-2024/

The North County lowrider community shares the history and culture of lowriding in our community in a free live panel discussion hosted by Jimmy Figueroa on Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m. at the Brooks Theater in downtown Oceanside. Part of Oceanside Theatre Company's Arts Unite program sponsored by the Prebys Foundation focused on Lived Experiences, this event is presented by Madstrange and Members Only Car Club. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. April 13 Tour: Kate Sessions and Balboa Park, Part 1 (Tour begins at Kate Session Statue on West Mesa) Named the “Mother of Balboa Park,” Kate Sessions had a major impact on the flora of San Diego at the turn of the century and continues to influence the plants seen today. This walk explores one of her “hidden gardens” from when she had a nursery/experimental demonstration garden in Balboa Park. Along the way her remarkable accomplishments in shaping the landscape with plants brought from around the world will be discussed. A citizen scientist, entrepreneur, and horticulturalist, Sessions devoted her life to learning and disseminating knowledge. Meet at the Kate Sessions Statue located one block east of 6th and Laurel Street.

In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton's potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.