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Freeways are not free. We pay for them in all kinds of ways — with our tax dollars, our time, our environment and our health. While freeways have enabled huge amounts of economic growth, they've also caused displacement and division. Learn the forgotten history of our urban freeway network, and how decades after that network was finished, some communities are still working to heal the wounds that freeways left behind. As climate change threatens to wreak havoc on our cities, freeways are not just a part of the problem. They can also be part of the solution.

Become a Master Composter! Join us at the beautiful Deer Park Monastery, tucked away in the hills of Escondido, to gain composting knowledge you can pass along to others. • Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions. • Use food and yard “waste” to create amendments for your soil. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. • Reduce water use and increase water retention at your garden, ranch, or farm. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting through lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics: • Traditional composting & vermicomposting • Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!) • Microbiology of composting • Bokashi fermentation • Macrodecomposers in your compost pile • A tour of Deer Park Monastery’s composting system • Environmental impacts Master Composter certification requires attendance at all 5 classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited. 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. 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. 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 and County of San Diego Recycling. Thanks to our site host, Deer Park Monastery. Saturdays, February 24 through March 23 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Americans consume more than half their daily calories from ultra-processed food. A new study finds consuming lots of this food is linked to a higher risk of many diseases.

When the April 8 solar eclipse draws eyes upward, having proper solar filters and solar eclipse glasses is essential to avoid potentially permanent eye damage, doctors say.

The San Diego World Affairs Council Presents the Distinguished Speaker Series in partnership with UCSD's Institute of the Americas Featuring: Stanford Professor Dr. Javier Mejia ”Colombia: A Land of Beauty & Symbol of Magical Realism: A Balancing Act Between Macroeconomic Stability and Political Violence” At the core of Colombia's identity lies a striking paradox: how can a region marred by high levels of violence maintain remarkable political and economic stability? This question delves into the intricate fabric of Colombian society, unveiling a web of complementary forces, including the legacy of a long bipartisan history, the emergence of a consolidated yet tumultuous leftist movement, the impact of globally educated technocrats, and the lack of cooperation of regionally fragmented elites. Like the magical realism in Gabriel García Márquez's literary works blurs the boundaries between fantasy and reality, Colombia grapples with the surreal coexistence of stability and violence. Through a compelling exploration of Colombia's past, present, and future, we unravel the mystery of the country's resilience. Join us as we delve deep into the essence of this captivating nation, where the extraordinary and the everyday harmonize, showcasing a distinctive balancing act that continues to captivate the world's imagination. About Professor Javier Mejia: Javier Mejia is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Political Science Department at Stanford University. His work focuses on the intersection between social networks and economic history, extending to topics on entrepreneurship and political economy with a geographical specialty in Latin America and the Middle East. He received a Ph.D. in Economics from Los Andes University. He has been a Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer at New York University--Abu Dhabi and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Bordeaux. Javier is a regular contributor to different news outlets. Currently, he is a Forbes Magazine op-ed columnist. For more information visit: sdwac.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Senators voted 75-22 on Friday to approve the package of six spending bills that will last until the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.

The bill, now advancing to the Senate, represents the most serious threat yet to the video app used by half of Americans.

Researchers say sperm whales have a complex communication system, an example of how new technology is opening up the mysterious world of animal language.

Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.

This wild case emphasizes the serious potential for criminal misuse of artificial intelligence that experts have been warning about for some time, one professor said.