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Liberty Call Distilling is giving out free bottles of hand sanitizer every weekend in Barrio Logan.

San Diego author Lizz Huerta's new YA novel, "The Lost Dreamer" is out Mar. 1, 2022 from FSG for Young Readers. RELATED: Lizz Huerta's 'The Lost Dreamer' is inspired by Indigenous, Latinx culture and the power of story (KPBS feature and Midday Edition feature) About the event: In-Store Book Signing! This event will consist of a 30-minute discussion with author Lizz Huerta, a question and answer section, and lastly the book signing portion. About the Authors Lizz Huerta is a widely-admired Mexi-Rican short story writer and essayist, published in Lightspeed, The Cut, The Portland Review, The Rumpus, Miami Rail, and more. Her short story “The Wall” is included in the anthology A People’s Future of the United States. Huerta has also been a 2018 Bread Loaf Fellow, a five-time VONA Fellow, and the winner of the LUMINA fiction contest, selected by Roxane Gay, who called her writing “a menacing inescapable seduction.” She has appeared on CSPAN’s BookTV to discuss the erasure of Mexican American Studies in Arizona, and has taught creative writing to homeless youth through San Diego nonprofit So Say We All. Brent Lambert is a Black, queer man who heavily believes in the transformative power of speculative fiction across media formats. He resides in San Diego but spent a lot of time moving around as a military brat. His family roots are in the Cajun country of Louisiana. Currently, he manages the social media for the Hugo Award winning FIYAH Literary Magazine, worked as Senior Programming Coordinator for FIYAHCON and co- produced with Tor.com an anthology titled Breathe FIYAH. He has work published with FIYAH, Anathema Magazine, Cotton Xenomorph, Baffling Magazine and Beneath Ceaseless Skies. He has a novella from Neon Hemlock upcoming in 2022. He can be found on Twitter @brentclambert talking about the weird and the fantastic. Ask him his favorite members of the X-Men and you’ll get different answers every time. Related links: Mysterious Galaxy on Instagram Mysterious Galaxy on Facebook Lizz Huerta on Instagram Lizz Huerta on Twitter

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Sawyer joins us for an update on COVID in San Diego County. Plus, the board of supervisors approved beginning the process to allow people to legally sell food from their home kitchens here in San Diego County. Then, Governor Gavin Newsom has until October 10 to decide whether to sign a bill that softens production quotas for warehouse workers. And, a new generation of fans are being introduced to the tradition of lucha libre, Mexican wrestling, at events held at a Logan Heights brewery. Also, KPBS film critic Beth Accomando unpacks some of the layers of meaning in the reimagined “Candyman” movie by filmmaker Nia Da Costa. Lastly, the KPBS Summer Music series continues and this week features the San Diego-based experimental duo Skrapez, who make curious, creative and chaotic walls of sound.

For the first time in decades, Afghans are living in relative peace. But with sanctions on the Taliban, the economy is in shambles and hunger is widespread. Girls are still out of school.

San Diego researchers working to stave off the worst impacts of global warming are looking for answers in the region’s wetlands.

Researchers in Virginia Beach, Va., show how they test wastewater for signs of COVID-19, and how they're preparing to look for other health threats.

The U.S. military's new, expanded combat training of Ukrainian forces began in Germany on Sunday. Until now the Pentagon had declined to say exactly when the training would start.

The beer industry is full of diverse and passionate people from all walks of life. For several years we’ve commemorated International Women’s Day by brewing a special beer together with some of the amazing women of Team Stone. This year we’re inviting our fans to join in! Come enjoy a three-course meal as we celebrate all the badass women of our beloved beer community. The Stone Brewing 3-course meal includes: Welcome Cocktail | Stone Mango-Jalapeno Margarita Amuse Bouche | Scallop aguachile: coconut tomatillo broth, calabrian chile oil, pickled red onion, micro cilantro fried plantains with sugar & salt seasoning. Paired with Stone Inspire Lager, San Diego Style Imperial Lager First Course |Shredded mushroom mole tostada, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pickled radish & micro cilantro. Paired with Stone Encourage, Imperial Porter, and Stone Encourage aged in Whiskey Barrels, Barrel-aged Imperial Porter Second Course | Chicken Al Pastor with creamy Pablano potato pave, caramelized pineapple compote, pickled red onions & shaved Chile Fresno. Paired with Stone Ladies Night Out, IPA Third Course | Horchata panna cotta with marzipan crumble. Paired with StoneGeist Malaku Gold, Turmeric Golden Ale The Stone International Women’s Day Beer Dinner will take place on Tuesday, March 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stone Brewing, Liberty Station. Reserve your spot here! General admission is $65. 21+ event only. For more information, please visit stonebrewing.com/events/stone-international-women%E2%80%99s-day-beer-dinner or call the venue at (619) 269-2100.

California's Premiere Viking Festival Celebrates 20 Years! Vista Viking Festival to make a triumphant return. Visitors can mingle with Vikings and the Norse Gods at the Living History Viking Village, Marketplace, and Festival. Featuring live entertainment including Highland Way, The Silk Button Butchers, and straight out of Denmark - KRAUKA. Norway Hall, the Sons of Norway Norge Lodge, and the Norwegian Fish Club Odin are proud to once again present the Vista Viking Festival, on September 17 & 18, 2022. Visit living, early Viking Encampments featured throughout our grounds. Reenactment guilds such as the ArchDuchy of Brandenburg, the Celtic Norse, Drafn, the Guardians of Midgard, the Red Hand, Vesterfolk, and the Wolves of Odin, bring our Viking Village to life with authentic daily activities. Blacksmithing, fiber arts, fine metalworking, and freshly baked bread from our Viking oven. The Viking Marketplace will be filled with merchants offering Viking wares, and treasures brought back from across the seas -- swords, knives, helms, shields, drinking horns, jewelry, and more. Get yourself outfitted to cosplay Viking. Or just take home a treasure or two to remember the day. Marketplace, food vendors have sausages, Swedish meatballs, Norwegian cookies, and exotic foods featuring Fresh Lefsa and Krumkake. Exciting Viking Battles will be fought on our list field. Brave Viking Warriors travel from abroad to compete on our battlefield. Cheer on your favorite champions as they meet in one on one combat and wild group melees. We have the premiere Viking Weapons Range on the West Coast! Boasting Archery, Axe, and Spear Throwing Lanes. Our expert instructors have decades of experience and will train you in skills that last a lifetime. Odin’s Forge, our working Blacksmith Shop, will be fired up and making new tools, weapons and hardware. Our experienced Smith Managers and Crew will demonstrate why Blacksmiths were a vital part of Viking Age society. Both our Odin Stage, and Loki Stage feature live music and entertainment that will take you back to the time of the Vikings. Featuring some of the area's best Celtic and Folk rock groups, and other surprise entertainers. Make Viking Festival history by participating in one of our signature competitions! To test the strength. The Viking Log Toss. Further hone your Viking skills for the Battle Cry, Horn Blowing, and Beard contests. Be sure to catch the World Famous Fish Fling competition. On Saturday, stay after sunset for the spectacular Flaming Axe Throw. At Norway Hall, our Heritage Hall, experience Scandinavian history, genealogy, culture, cooking, craft, and Fiber Arts demonstrations. Shop for handicrafts, snacks, and souvenirs from The Daughters of Norway Hulda Garborg Lodge, the Sons of Norway Norge Lodge, and The Balboa Park House of Norway. For the thirsty, Find a selection of fine Mead, Beer, and Spirits, including Aquavit at Odin’s Bar. In our Beer and Meading Place, we have our popular 'Meet the Brewmasters' event. Featuring some of San Diego's and the regions best micro-brews, and fine Viking Meads, some crafted especially for the Viking Festival. KidZone for the little Vikings. The wee ones can paint their own shields and swords. There will be crafts, music lessons, face painting, games, and the learning-fun Rune Quest game. Located at 2006 East Vista Way. Vista, CA. 92084. Vista Viking Festival on Facebook

Celebrate this joyous season while taking in beautiful ocean views! 333 Pacific will be serving a special 3-course menu on Christmas Day. Join us on Saturday, December 25 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Our Christmas menu includes: • Beginings | Choice of Split Peas Bisque, Burgundy Poached pear Salad, Roasted Beet & Burata Salad, or Short Rib Croquette. • Entrees | Choice of Mandarin Orange Glazed Ham, BBQ Spiced Rubbed Roasted Prime Rib, Feast of Seven Fishes, Lamb Rack, Pan Roasted Skuna Bay Salmon, Shepard's Pie, or Roasted Acorn Squash. • Sweet Endings | Choice of Banana Foster Bread Pudding, Boche de Noel, or Cocovida Coquito Panacotta. Click here to see full menu as well as our menu for kids. For reservations, please call (760) 433-3333. Menu is priced at $62.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. For more information, please visit cohnrestaurants.com/333pacific or call (760) 433-3333.