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Many farmers in Ethiopia have lost valuable land for growing crops. They're learning to change the way they work to make the most out of what they have.

Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13. On view through Feb. 5, 2024. This is a collaborative exhibition featuring Alexander Rojas Salazar represented by San Diego Art Advisory exhibited at Sparks Gallery. Alejandro Rojas Salazar is a Texas-born multidisciplinary artist of Mexican heritage who works in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installation art. After graduating from Colorado College in 1995 with a BA in Sociology and Arts, Salazar continued to pursue his studies in art, with a particular focus on art in society and religion. He has since obtained master's degrees from both Boston College and Harvard University. Salazar's artistic journey has taken him across various mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, theatre, and dance. It was while living in Florence, Italy, that he discovered his calling in painting. Today, he's not only an accomplished artist but also an art dealer, running his own art space, SD Art Advisory. His work has been widely exhibited and collected, with multiple series to his name. Alongside his work as an artist, Salazar has long been involved in mentoring and representing other artists and has played a key role in showcasing the work of many emerging talents. At 50 years old, Salazar has reiterated his lifelong commitment to art, with plans to continue painting and supporting others in the artistic community. Salazar is best known for his large-scale abstract paintings, which are characterized by vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes. Salazar's work explores themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, often drawing on his Mexican-American heritage and personal experiences. RVSP here. Related links: Sparks Gallery: website | Instagram | Facebook SD Art Advisory: website | Instagram | Facebook

Along the coast, mostly cloudy conditions are expected this week, with daytime highs in the low to mid-60s.

The influential US Preventive Services Task Force urged behavioral counseling for children and teens with very high BMI. Notably the group did not include Ozempic-like drugs in the recommendation.

Austria's interior minister said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect.

From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza.

Confirmed deaths happened in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and cities in Orange and San Bernardino counties.

As George’s memoir "All Boys Aren’t Blue" has reached massive success as a New York Times bestseller, it has become the American Library Association’s third most challenged book of 2021. But with each shove, George continues to persevere and advocate for Black and queer voices. “Black storytelling has often been banned,” George says, “My book is a tool so that Black queer kids and LGBTQ teens can see themselves, and read about themselves, and learn about themselves.” In this talk, George speaks on the importance of sharing diverse stories: why we should remain resilient, how representation in media can support young adults’ mental and physical health and what we can do to support these voices. By listening to one another and understanding the history, language and actions necessary to change the world, we can form a community where we are all free to be our true, authentic selves. The author will be signing books shortly after the event.

The so-called Park Fire had scorched more than 550 square miles in Northern California as of Sunday, contributing to poor air quality in a large swath of the Northwestern U.S. and western Canada.

Periods of showers and potentially isolated thunderstorms were possible in the mountains and foothills at times in the afternoons and evenings through Tuesday.