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Learn composting management techniques from basics to troubleshooting; sifting to vector control; and regulatory considerations to global impacts. This course will combine lectures, hands-on training, and a field trip to operational composting facilities. Composting on your farm, ranch, or large property is an ideal way to manage crop residues, manures, and other organic waste while creating a stellar soil amendment. During this three-week course, we will address the unique strategies, challenges, and opportunities that arise through medium-scale composting. This course does not address typical residential composting or large-scale commercial composting. It is intended for those mid-sized systems that fall in between, particularly farms and horse ranches. * Saturday, January 22, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM * Saturday, January 29, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM * Saturday, February 5, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Terra Madre Gardens 9928 Protea Gardens Rd Escondido, CA 92026 A tour of local mid-scale composting facilities will also be offered at a date TBD. In this course, we'll cover the following topics: * Neighbor-friendly composting best management practices, scaled to farms * Compost basics, e.g. recipe considerations, feedstocks, and bulk density * Compost management, e.g. site considerations, odor, dust, and rodent/vector control * What is permissible on farms without permits * Composting/water saving benefits Course Fee: $25* Limited spots, register in advance to hold your seat: https://bit.ly/3EluhBX *If the fee presents a financial hardship, please contact Diane Hazard at diane@solanacenter.org to apply for a scholarship. Sponsored by the County of San Diego

State environmental experts worry that smashing old TVs, monitors and laptops in so-called ‘rage rooms’ may release hazardous waste or potentially harm customers’ health.

The Defense Department is planning to eliminate Confederate names from bases and more than 1100 other things in the military. But it's not clear whether that will include an unusual display at West Point — a bronze depiction of a Ku Klux Klan member.

The Scripps Jazz at the Athenaeum series concludes with the powerhouse collective band of George Garzone (tenor sax), Peter Erskine (drums), Alan Pasqua (piano), and Darek Oles (bass). Athenaeum Jazz favorites Erskine, Pasqua and Oles, making up one of the most accomplished trios in jazz, joined with legendary Boston-based saxophonist and jazz educator Garzone to record the extraordinary three-CD project, 3 Nights in L.A. Date | Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Location | The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Get tickets here! Members: $40 Non-members: $45 For more information, please visit ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-22-0518 or call (858) 454-5872.

Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir replaces Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retires on Nov. 29. Munir begins his new role amid bitter feuding between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and former premier Imran Khan.

Enjoy a cozy date-night in sipping wine and learning how to make your own Instagram-worthy cheese & charcuterie board! Whether you call it Valentine's, Galentine's, or Palentine's Day, spend the evening with the ones you love for a virtual cheese & charcuterie workshop. Sip, laugh, and learn the tricks of the trade as I guide you through making a beautiful Valentine's Day board. A supply a list will be provided with everything you need to create the season's favorites. Date: Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Zoom Cost: $35 For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

Research into psychedelic drugs was halted in the 1960s amid concern about recreational use. Now, the VA is among dozens of medical providers resuming that work.

We are so excited to offer our first succulent arrangement class of the year. The best part? The planters are a beautiful heart shape! Create a beautiful succulent arrangement in a lovely heart shaped planter at Terra Bella Nursery. Every ticket includes all materials to create one lovely arrangement. This DIY Class is intermediate level and open to all ages! This workshop has two rice variations to reflect the different Heart Planter options to choose from: • Variation A – To make a 6" Heart Planter. Supplies include one 6" terra cotta heart shaped planter, three succulent plants (rooted), moss, decorative Rocks, terra bella blend potting mix, live instruction, and care card. • Variation B – To make a 10" Heart Outline Planter. Supplies include one 10" terra cotta heart outline planter, eight 2" succulent plants (rooted), moss, decorative rocks, terra bella blend potting mix, live instruction, and care card. Date | Saturday, January 29 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location | Terra Bella Nursery Get tickets here! Ticket rices vary from $35 – $45. This workshop will be held outdoors. For more information, please visit the Heart Planter Workshop Eventbrite page or call the venue at (619) 585-1118.

Even more unusual according to legal experts is that Kristie Bruce-Lane, who is running against Assemblyman Brian Maienschein in the November election, used the 6-year-old boys’ full names in the lawsuit.

The marker, depicting a hooded figure, was highlighted in a recent report by a special commission looking into U.S. military assets with names tied to the Confederacy.