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Learn to make your own Candles! August 29, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Whether you’re brand new to candle-making or ready to take your skills up a notch, this 2-hour class will walk you through the process of creating your own candles from start to finish. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn: - The basics of working with soy wax - The difference between fragrance oils & essential oils - How to properly melt, pour, and set your candles - Wick selection and placement for a clean, even burn - How to add fragrance safely - Troubleshooting common candle-making mistakes so your candles turn out just right By the end of class, you’ll head home with 2 handcrafted candles (7-ounce & 8.5-ounce), the knowledge to keep creating on your own, and practical tips to help during your candle-making journey. If you’re interested in bringing your own candle vessel to use, please feel free to bring heat-resistant, non-flammable, and non-porous containers (examples: annealed glass, glazed ceramic, metal tins). If the vessels you bring aren’t safe for candle use, the instructor will let you know. In that case, you’re welcome to use the class‑provided vessels instead. This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals, as well as intermediate makers looking to sharpen their skills. No experience necessary. Ages 15+ welcome, or ages 12+yrs with an adult! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

After years of fighting over who gets to use the beach, and where, in Walton County, Florida, public-use advocates are calling for a state constitutional amendment to finally settle the matter.

Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research.

Aprenda sobre cómo los cambios debidos a la demencia afectan sus movimientos y cómo fortalecerse. Esta clase es presentada por la organización local sin fines de lucro Alzheimer’s San Diego y está diseñada específicamente para los cuidadores. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

World Cup soccer is finally here. Watch party celebrations were held in San Diego for the kickoff of the trinational tournament in Mexico.

The FAA's ambitious overhaul of the air traffic control system comes amid rising public anxiety about AI. The CEO of the company that's building the software explains how it works.

BONITA FIREFIGHTERS TO HOST 9TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Bonita Firefighters Local 1827 invites the community to its 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Bonita Fire Station. This family-friendly event gives residents an opportunity to meet their local firefighters, tour fire apparatus and enjoy a hot breakfast prepared and served by Bonita firefighters. The event will also feature informational booths and activities presented by local organizations and community partners, including the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County and an eBike safety information booth. Firefighter merchandise will also be available for purchase. Breakfast is available for a suggested donation of $5 per person. Proceeds benefit community outreach, fire safety education and the Burn Institute. "This is one of our favorite events because it gives us a chance to welcome the community into the station and spend time together outside of an emergency," said Firefighter Association President Sonny Felkins. "We look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new neighbors and serving a great breakfast." EVENT DETAILS Bonita Fire Station: 4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902 Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 8-11 a.m. Suggested donation: $5 per person Parking available at and around the station Media outlets are welcome to attend, capture photos or video, and speak with association representatives and participating community partners. Media Contact: Captain Jason Oosterbaan Bonita Firefighters Local 1827 joosterbaan@bonitafireca.gov | 619-479-2346 Facebook

Great for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Please join us! No reservation is required. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Parenthood can be overwhelming. A therapist and mom of three shares techniques to help calibrate your emotions — so you can show up better for yourself and your family.

Mayor Todd Gloria joined city Transportation Department officials at Willow Elementary School in San Ysidro to announce that the surrounding neighborhood and Otay Mesa would see the first reductions in school zones — but work will continue throughout the city in coming weeks.