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The 1984 gas leak in Bhopal, India, killed thousands. New research finds babies born to mothers who were pregnant at the time have suffered long-term impacts worse than those directly exposed.

In this special lecture, Marie Simovich and Mike Wells will present elements of the dramatic landscape of the Anza-Borrego desert, describing how this region evolved over time and how the organisms within it have adapted to its heat and aridity. Until their respective retirements, Dr. Simovich was a faculty member in USD’s Department of Biology, while Dr. Wells was superintendent of the Colorado Desert District. From 2001 to 2017, they co-taught a class on desert biology, and this class formed the basis of their co-authored book, A Natural History of the Anza-Borrego Region: Then and Now. For info on parking, visit www.sandiego.edu/parking/parking-information/guests.php

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., launched the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker but the road ahead is still unclear.

The San Diego Automotive Museum will be hosting its monthly Cars & Coffee community event on Sunday, February 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. This is an exciting way to get outside on Sunday at beautiful Balboa Park and see cars of all makes and models while enjoying coffee and donuts courtesy of Jeffrey Wilber of HomeStreet Bank of San Diego. The community is invited to visit the Museum during Cars & Coffee for a discounted admission price ($10 before 10am) or partake in the completely free event outside with coffee and donuts (while supplies last) for guests to enjoy while browsing the wide array of vehicles. The public is also invited to bring their own cars to display in the parking lot for other spectators to enjoy. The “Unpopular Mechanics: A Look at Some of History’s Most Controversial Cars and their Stories” exhibit is on display until March 26, 2023. The San Diego Automotive Museum will be showing off some of the most controversial cars to ever hit the road and delving into why they were viewed as so. Some featured vehicles include the 1936 Chrysler Imperial Airflow, 1936 DeSoto Airflow, 1957 Ford Edsel, 1975 AMC x Levi's Gremlin X, and a 2001 Pontiac Aztek. Future Cars & Coffee events are generally held on the third Sunday of each month. Please check the Museum’s website for the most up-to-date event information: www.sdautomuseum.org. For questions about Cars & Coffee, please email Brandi at Brandi@sdautomuseum.org

Annual inflation continued to ease, cooling to 6.5% in December, but prices are still climbing at a rapid rate, meaning people have to work longer and harder to keep the same standard of living.

Explore San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s new "Our Town: Money Sense" exhibit sponsored by PNC Foundation. Step into the world of financing and banking to introduce your little one to mathematics and finances with a brand new exhibit filled with engaging, hands-on adventures! -Practice life skills by learning how to earn, save, and spend play money -Withdraw funds from a giant piggy bank -Test their money-matching knowledge -Tinker at the Business Board + Other fun experiences! The exhibit opens on Thursday, April 20 and is included with Museum Admission. San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook / Instagram

It's time for the 6th Annual San Diego Public Library Short Story Contest! Find the writer in you! Sponsored by the Friends of the San Diego Central Library, the Short Story Contest is a continuation of the support provided by the library to local writing, organized in order to shine a spotlight on local short story authors, and is part of the Local Authors program. For complete details, rules, FAQ, and to submit a short story during the submission period, please visit the 2023 Short Story Contest webpage. We will begin accepting submissions at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6. Only 75 stories will be accepted, and the submission window closes after we receive our 75th story. Winners will be announced in early May 2023. For further information, please contact us at localauthor@sandiego.gov, and put "2023 SDPL Short Story Contest" in the subject line. We hope you'll submit a story to this year's contest, and we look forward to another season of amazing tales!

Blurring the boundaries of righteous and irreverent, "Red Lip Theology" invites us to discover freedom in a progressive Christian faith that incorporates activism, feminism, and radical authenticity. Essayist and theologian Candice Marie Benbow’s essays explore universal themes like heartache, loss, forgiveness, and sexuality, and she unflinchingly empowers women who struggle with feeling loved and nurtured by church culture. Join us for an intimate book talk by the author followed by a book signing. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Author Presentation 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Book Signing To register, visit: mysdpl.org/redliptheology

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers March’s Focus: March: Living in the Character’s Skin: This class will explore how the reader experiences the story world though the character’s visceral experience. Too often, the writer forgets to think about the moment-by-moment details that make stories come alive. To read is to feel the world move through our characters. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. Visit: writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2023-03-19-march-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Black and Latinx homes are more likely to be undervalued by real estate appraisers, who are mostly older white men. New recruiting and technology aims to change how appraisals are done and by whom.